HAF at ActiveMe 360

Providing thousands of free-to-access school holiday camp places for benefit-related free school meal or vulnerable children across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, West Sussex, and Wiltshire.

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Overview

Our Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Camps provide thousands of free-to-access school holiday camp places for benefit-related free school meal students across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, West Sussex, and Wiltshire every year.

Throughout the year, we work with the local authorities in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, West Sussex, and Wiltshire to provide thousands of free to access camp places for children across the South of England, funded by the Department for Education’s HAF programme.

If your child is eligible for benefit related free school meals or deemed vulnerable, then it is likely they are able to book on to this programme and attend our camps. You can check with your Local Authority for more information about access, using our links below.

Important update – Summer 2026:

From Summer 2026, Hampshire HAF bookings move from the ActiveMe 360 website to Hampshire County Council’s new EEQU system. Read our blog for details.

Booking HAF places at ActiveMe 360 Camps

HAF places are for children on benefits-related free school meals or identified as vulnerable. You can register and book through your local council.

In Hampshire, HAF bookings are managed by Hampshire County Council. Hampshire are launching a new booking system using the EEQU platform in Summer 2026. You can find out more about Hampshire County Council’s new HAF booking process here.

Go to EEQU and create your account: Eequ website
Register your interest and book onto ActiveMe 360 HAF camps via our page:
- ActiveMe 360 on EEQU
From 22 June 2026 – Follow the instructions on EEQU to choose your camp and confirm your child’s place when bookings open.

You can find wider information about Hampshire’s HAF programme on the council website under Connect4Communities – Holiday Activities and Food.

In Portsmouth, they use the Eequ platform to book HAF activities.

If you would like to book onto one of our Portsmouth Holidays, Activities and Food Programme camps this Summer you can find them here. Book ActiveMe 360 HAF in Portsmouth.

Your eligibility for HAF will be checked by the council when you register and book.

In Southampton, HAF is delivered by Southampton City Council.

If you would like to book onto one of our Southampton Holidays, Activities and Food Programme camps this Summer please click here to go to the Southampton City Council HAF booking platform.

Southampton’s HAF programme is for children aged 5–16 who receive benefits‑related free school meals. (solinked.org.uk)

In West Sussex, HAF is run by West Sussex County Council.

If you would like to book onto one of our West Sussex Holidays, Activities and Food Programme camps this Summer please click here to go to the West Sussex County Council HAF booking platform (Booking Bug).

Spaces are limited, so it’s important to book as soon as you can once the council announces that bookings are live.

In Wiltshire, the HAF programme is called FUEL (Food, Unity, Energy, Laughter) and is delivered by Wiltshire Council.

If you would like to book onto one of our Wiltshire Holidays, Activities and Food Programme camps this Summer please click here to go to the Wiltshire Council HAF booking platform (FUEL).

Our HAF Camps offer children a fun, active, and inclusive environment to enjoy during the school holidays. Each day is filled with exciting opportunities to stay physically active, build friendships, and develop new skills. Children take part in creative and engaging activities that support their overall wellbeing, while also learning about healthy eating and nutrition in a hands-on, age-appropriate way. Every day they attend, children can expect a day full of fun, physical activities, games and creative activities as well as a free healthy lunch.

Click here to view our example timetable

Key details

HAF places are usually for children on benefits-related free school meals, or identified as vulnerable, to access free holiday camps, with lunch included.

Who it's for

4-12 year olds who like to try a variety of sports and activities, regardless of experience.

Times

The timings of each ActiveMe HAF camp depends on the local authority the camp venue falls in. Please see at the relevant Local Authority booking site (above) for camp specific information.

Cost

Free to access for those eligible for benefit related free school meals or deemed vulnerable. Each local authority assesses and confirms eligibility for each child.

Location

Our camps run across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, West Sussex, and Wiltshire.

FAQ's

If your question is not answered here please email us and we'll be glad to help - [email protected]

Yes! The camps are free for children who are eligible for benefit related free school meals, or deemed vulnerable.

Safety comes first – all our team are safeguarding qualified & quality assured.
We focus on staying active and having fun during the school holidays.
We are flexible, convenient & accessible – tailored to your needs.
Our ‘ActiveMe Way’ approach means physical, mental & social development & wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
We run a variety of activities for every child.
Our camps are positive & inclusive.
Our Active holiday Camps are Ofsted registered – allowing you to pay using childcare vouchers.
Community Centred – your money is guaranteed to go further & benefit your community. We invest 65% of our profits into your local communities every year.

If you are on our HAF camps lunch is provided. We will ask about dietary requirements when you confirm your booking with us.
Still drink, ideally water, in a refillable bottle – nothing fizzy!!
Healthy snack for a mid-morning break – as a passionate advocate of healthy lifestyles we do not allow sweets on our camps. Please note thought we are a nut-free provision, please don’t send anything that may contain nuts.
Any medication your children may need whilst in our care, I.e. an inhaler or an epipen. Our team will collect & take care of any medication upon sign in.
Change of clothes.
Sunscreen – please be aware that all children are required to apply their own sunscreen. It is a good idea to apply it yourself before dropping off at camp too. Children will be asked to top up sunscreen during the day.
No tech – We believe children’s use of technology is positive for their development, health and wellbeing if it is used correctly, in moderation and balanced with a healthy active lifestyle. Therefore, we encourage all tech to be left at home for the duration of our courses. If any devices are brought by children to our courses, we will not be held accountable for any loss.

Comfortable clothing suitable for being active and the day’s weather conditions, it is always a good idea to pack a jumper and coat or waterproof jacket too, just in case.
Comfortable socks and suitable footwear, i.e. trainers – no heels, crocs, sandals, open-toed shoes etc.
A hat in case the sun’s out, preferably one that shades the face and neck.