February Fun: North London Playscheme thrills with an action-packed week!
The February half term turned into a wild adventure for Deaf childen and youth aged 6-16 at the North London Playscheme! Held at Laycock Primary School in Islington, this week-long extravaganza was all about fun, friends, and getting stuck into some fantastic activities.
From the get-go, we had a mix of old pals and fresh faces joining in, making the place buzz with excitement! But what really blew us away was how much progress the members had made with their BSL. So many of the oral children have picked up a fantastic range of new vocabulary, and were using their new-found communication skills with their friends. Parents and guardians were thrilled to see their children make such progress throughout their time at Playscheme.
“Flip-Out was an absolute riot!”
Now, let's talk highlights. Flip Out was an absolute riot! The kids couldn't get enough of the variety of games on offer, especially Laser Tag – talk about adrenaline overload! And then there was The Puppet Barge, where our crew was spellbound by the magic in this one-of-a-kind spot, where they had the opportunity to watch 'The Insect Circus', a raucous puppet show featuring moths, caterpillars, worms, ants and a lot of visual comedy! The show was excitingly fully visual and therefore completely accessible to the group, and we look forward to going back.
“‘The Insect Circus’, a raucous puppet show featuring moths, caterpillars, worms, ants and a lot of visual comedy!”
Meanwhile, our older bunch teamed up with Deaf-SELF Playscheme in South London for some epic badminton battles, and a full-on swim session in Woolwich. Watching them make new mates and dive headfirst into the fun was a real treat!
The North London Playscheme isn't just a holiday club; it's a place where new experiences happen, friendships are forged, and signing skills skyrocket!