During the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays, WHISH delivers FEAST sessions, providing children with fun, engaging activities alongside healthy, nutritious meals. 

 

FEAST is North Yorkshire's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, funded by the Department for Education. The programme is commissioned by North Yorkshire Council and coordinated by North Yorkshire Together. It supports children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals, as well as other children with identified needs, ensuring they can enjoy enriching holiday experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. 

 

The FEAST programme provides immediate support to families by helping to ease the financial pressures of the school holidays, including access to healthy food and affordable childcare. It also plays an important role in improving children's well-being, encouraging social interaction, building confidence, and helping to prevent issues such as isolation during holiday periods. 

 

Each year, more than 50 local children take part in FEAST sessions at WHISH. The programme enables parents and carers to continue working during the school holidays, knowing their children are safe, well cared for and enjoying a wide range of activities with friends. 

 

Our commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive holiday provision has been recognised across North Yorkshire. Among more than 100 FEAST providers, WHISH was honoured with the **Flying High Award** in recognition of our outstanding provision and our dedication to helping children, young people and families thrive. 

Summer FEAST At WHISH 

Monday 20th July 

Tuesday 21st July x2 

Monday 27th July  

Tuesday 28th July x2 

Wednesday 29th July  

Saturday 1st August 

Tuesday 4th August 

Wednesday 5th August x2 

Thursday 6th August 

Tuesday 11th August 

Wednesday 12th August 

Thursday 13th August 

Friday 14th August 

Monday 17th August 

Tuesday 18th August 

Wednesday 19th August 

Thursday 20th August 

Tuesday 25th August 

Wednesday 26th August 

Thursday 27th August 

Saturday 29th August 

Tuesday 1st Septmber 

Wednesday 2nd September 

Saturday 5th September 

 

We will have breakfast available on arrival from 9 am, lunch around 12.30 and an afternoon snack. Our activities will include East Barnby, Museum visits, RNLI, Adele from Whitby Library, Yorkshire Building Society, Cheryl from The National Literacy Trust, Danby Lodge, Police visits and so much more.  

 

If you would like to book your child onto a FEAST activity please do so at the link below.