Parents wondering what to do with their children when the winter school holidays start next week need worry no more.
The City of Cape Town's Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department will once again host about 500 holiday programmes at its many sports facilities, community centres and libraries to keep youngsters busy between 25 June and 13 July 2012, and is encouraging parents to make use of the daily programme.
The City's Library and Information Services Department is also hosting a number of activities at its public libraries, including games, puzzles, art and crafts, storytelling, DVD shows, face-painting, soup kitchens, art classes, painting, reading clubs and magic shows.
"Our goal with these programmes is to encourage children from communities throughout the city to participate in sport, recreation and special events during the holiday period, and in the long term,” says Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services, Councillor Tandeka Gqada.
The indoor Sports and Recreation programmes to be hosted at the various community centres include board games, gymnastics, rope skipping, karate, pool, poetry and drama, concerts, indigenous games, cultural dances and fitness training, Hip Hop dancing, sports and fitness activities, talent shows and arts and crafts.
Outdoor programmes will include five-a-side soccer, mini-netball, basketball, cricket, hockey, sport against crime, big walks, fun runs, jumping castle, face painting, trampoline, touch rugby and various recreational activities and family fun festivals.
In order for the programme to be a success, the department makes use of the services of volunteers. The volunteer programme standardises volunteer recruitment and management procedures, and aims to make the volunteers feel valued in the organisation, as well as giving them much-needed work experience and personal development.
"This holiday programme is part of the Sport and Recreation Department's Recreation Strategy which focuses on getting the citizens of the city to be more active. In 2010 the department commissioned research on the number of citizens who participate in active recreational activities including formal sport. This research revealed that the majority of our citizens do not participate in recreational activities. Therefore the City is now focusing on promoting recreation towards an active citizenry," says Gert Bam, Director: Sport, Recreation and Amenities.
For more information on the public libraries and their Holiday Programmes, visit the
Library Services website.
Below is the list of the facilities and their contact details. For more information, visit
www.capetown.gov.za/en/sportrecreation.
District 1 To download the full list of programmes in District 1, click here.
| Facility/area |
Contact details |
Facility/area |
Contact details |
| Factreton Hall |
Lionel Levine: 084 642 9508 |
Joe Slovo Hall |
Astrid Trimm: 078 285 1728 |
| Summer Greens Hall |
Micheal Paulse: 082 857 8347 |
Maitland Garden Village |
Jacky Klazen: 021 511 2191 |
| Rebecca Van Amsterdam Hall |
Melissa Voges: 021 572 0872 |
Monwabisi Recreation Centre |
Nomathemba Mvimbi: 021 695 7004 |
| Dunoon Hall |
Xoliswa Mbudwana: 073 145 6812 |
Witsand |
Deon Meyer: 083 772 1639 |
| Robinvale Hall |
Deon Meyer: 083 772 1639 |
Saxonsea sports field |
Deon Meyer: 083 772 1639 |
| Pella sports field |
Deon Meyer: 083 772 1639 |
Paradise Lane |
Deon Meyer: 083 772 1639 |
| Byrant Park, Bo-Kaap |
Lionel Levine: 084 642 9508 |
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District 2 Activities include: Hip hop dance, movie days, life skills programme, learn-to-swim programme, badminton, soccer, netball, aerobics, arts and crafts, gymnastics, mind games, outings and tours.
To download the full list of programmes in District 2, click here.
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Facility/area |
Contact details |
| Hangberg Sport and Recreation Centre c/o Marlin Crescent and Kabonkel Way, Hout Bay |
Carlo Phillips: 021 790 5673 |
| Ottery Sport and Recreation Centre c/o Bruce Road and Edward Street |
Tim Godfrey: 021 703 7663 |
| Lotus River Sport and Recreation Centre c/o Buck Road and 5th Avenue |
Melinda Adams: 021 706 0146 |
| Ocean View Multi-purpose Centre Milky Way, Ocean View |
Dale Hendricks: 021 783 2793 |
District 3
To download the full list of programmes in District 3, click here.
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Facility/area |
Contact details |
Facility/area |
Contact details |
| Tafelsig Community Centre |
Gloria Baartman: 021 397 1304 |
Eastridge Community Centre |
Zenda Daniels: 021 397 2637 |
| Strandfontein Hall |
Abdul Parker: 021 393 3111 |
Beacon Valley Community Centre |
Cherzley Zyster: 021 376 1109 |
| Westridge Civic Centre |
Annsley Spies: 021 392 1215 |
Rockland Civic Centre |
Joan Rossouw: 021 392 4410 |
| Mitchells Plain Family Youth Centre |
Vivian Miller: 021 397 2819 |
Lobelia Hall |
Catherona Willense: 021 371 8010 |
| Stephen Reagan Hall |
Glenvel Baadjies: 021 371 8332 |
Mandalay Hall |
Llewelyn Pietersen: 073 764 6189 |
| Woodlands Community Centre |
Patricia van Niekerk: 021 374 2230 |
Heinz Park Hall |
Veronica Jonkers: 021 372 7728 |
| Weltevreden Hall |
Jason Mitchell: 021 371 6119 |
Colorado Hall |
Abdul Salie: 021 374 7436 |
| Portlands Hall |
Zenda Daniels: 021 371 8188 |
Northwood Hall |
Corra Minnies: 021 374 1509 |
| Solomon Mahlangu |
Sindiswa Jonas: 082 396 5451 |
OR Tambo Hall |
Mcoseleli Juqu: 073 866 5302 |
| Khayelitsha Multi- Purpose Centre |
Mandla Giyosi: 083 464 1113 |
Andile Msizi Centre |
David Siletile: 078 694 3046 |
| Desmond Tutu Recreation Centre |
Tembela Javu: 078 404 7999 |
Site C New Hall |
Sedric Arendse: 083 961 3371 |
| Eyethu Multi-purpose Centre |
Yongama Matshoba: 083 692 9127 |
Site B Hall |
Temebela Javu: 078 404 7999 |
District 4
To download the full list of programmes in District 4, click here.
|
Facility/area |
Contact details |
Facility/area |
Contact details |
| Athlone Community Centre |
Rowena Kruger: 079 071 2516 |
Belhar Indoor Centre |
Rowena Kruger: 079 071 5216 |
| Lansport Community Centre |
Cherry Galant: 021 691 9313 |
Kalksteenfontein Community Centre |
Yvonne Jackson: 021 934 1046 |
| Delft South Hall |
George Green: 021 955 3968 |
Ikhwezi Centre |
Xolile Somdaka: 021 637 3577 |
| NY 49 Stadium |
Thando Sodinga: 083 482 2765 |
Gugulethu Sports Complex |
Abu Mammoth: 072 639 4955 |
| Silvertown Community Centre |
Mavis Hendricks: 021 633 8269 |
Hanover Park Library |
Juanita Christians: 082 399 3072 |
| Heideveld Community Centre |
Elize Saffier: 021 637 1612 |
Bridgetown Community Centre |
Joslyn Gordon: 021 633 8906 |
| Bonteheuwel Community Centre |
Karl Davids: 083 308 6932 |
Bluegum Community Centre |
Karl Davids: 083 308 6932 |
| Duinefontein Community Centre |
Jennifer Herman: 021 699 3105 |
The Downs Community Centre |
Rhona Masoka 021 691 0328 |
| The Hague Recreation Centre |
Lester Bell: 082 256 1541 |
Crossroads MPC Centre |
Tobile Gusha: 083 765 6471 |
District 5
To download the full list of programmes in District 5, click here.
| Facility/area |
Contact details |
Facility/area |
Contact details |
| Ravensmead Minor Hall |
Delmaine Jacobs: 083 285 2263 / Karin November: 021 936 8833 |
Leonsdale Civic Centre |
Welcome Mene: 079 813 4578 |
| Matroosfontein Civic Centre |
Welcome Mene: 079 813 4578 |
Scottsdene Youth Centre |
Timothy Amos: 071 872 4387 |
| FF Erasmus Hall |
Welcome Mene: 079 813 4578 |
Uitsig Civic Centre |
Delmaine Jacobs: 083 285 2263 |
| Ravensmead Swimming Pool |
Karin November: 021 936 8833 |
Sarepta Resource Centre |
Timothy Amos: 071 872 4387 |
| Fisantekraal hall |
Wesley Pretorius: 021 979 3485 |
Klipheuwel Sports Field |
Delmaine Jacobs: 083 285 2263 |
| Proteaville Recreation Centre |
Mark Butler: 021 951 6281/2 |
Morning Star |
Delmaine Jacobs: 083 285 2263 |
| Philadelphia |
Delmaine Jacobs: 083 285 2263 |
Parow Park |
Welcome Mene: 079 813 4578 |
| Bishop Lavis |
Welcome Mene: 079 813 4578 |
Eikendal Sports Field |
Timothy Amos: 071 872 4387 |
| Ruyterwacht |
Welcome Mene: 079 813 4578 |
Highbury Park |
Timothy Amos: 071 872 4387 |
| Adriaanse Civic Centre |
Welcome Mene: 079 813 4578 |
5th Avenue Park |
Timothy Amis: 071 872 4387 |
District 6
To download the full list of programmes in District 6, click here.
|
Facility/area |
Contact details |
Facility/area |
Contact details |
| Eerste River Multi-Purpose Centre |
Aubrey Botha: 084 659 2232 |
Wesbank Multi-purpose Centre |
Henry Camphor: 021 900 4108 |
| Kleinvlei Hall |
Henry Camphor: 021 900 4108 |
Hillcrest Hall |
Franklin Erentzen: 021 909 0793 |
| Malibu Recreation Centre |
Jerome Fitz: 071 134 2229 |
Macassar New Hall |
Charmaine Lange: 021 857 3365 |
| Happy Valley Hall |
Maria Dolf: 084 817 6750 |
Rusthof High School |
Glen Goldman: 076 055 6804 |
| Lwandle Hall |
Tulisa Mjonono: 073 438 4406 |
Gustrow Sportfsfield |
Tulisa Mjonono: 073 438 4406 |
| Asanda Village- Nomzamo |
Tulisa Mjonono: 073 438 4406 |
Nomzamo Hall |
Tulisa Mjonono: 073 438 4406 |
| Gordon’s Bay – Beach Hike |
Glen Goldman: 076 055 6804 |
Lwandle Sportsfield |
Tulisa Mjonono: 073 438 4406 |
| Kogel Bay Beach Clean up |
Glen Goldman: 076 055 6804 |
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