The City of Cape Town’s libraries and recreation facilities are pulling out all the stops to make this Easter school holiday all sorts of fun. The line-up of hundreds of activities is nothing to yolk about!
The City’s facilities offer a range of activities, catering for children and young people of all ages.
Libraries and recreational centres are particularly popular, and always have lots to keep children occupied.
“Our community services facilities are safe spaces – more so during the school holidays – and I encourage parents to send their little ones to their local facility. It’s the ideal opportunity to let their hair down, discover a new talent or learn a new hobby, and to make new friends,” said Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia van der Ross.
For details about the holiday programmes on at City libraries or recreation centres, visit a facility nearest to you for enquiries.
Community swimming pools that are operational, are open on weekends until Sunday 24 March, including Human Rights Day.
From Monday 25 March to 1 April, they will open daily for the school holidays, after which they will close for the off-season.
“The weather forecast promises some sunny days and our beaches and pools will have their fair share of visitors. I want to encourage parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their children at all times, but specifically where they are near any body of water. Our children’s safety remains paramount and while our recreational facilities offer a safe space, guardians need to be vigilant in and around public areas,” added Van der Ross.
For a list of pools and their operating times, visit https://bit.ly/3Tl4Zw2.
Visitors to the beaches are reminded to follow the four golden rules of water safety:
- Do not swim under the influence of alcohol
- Do not leave children unsupervised in or around water
- Do be aware of rip currents
- Swim only between the red and yellow flags, where lifeguards are present
A more comprehensive list of activities at recreational facilities is available at www.capetown.gov.za/holidayprogrammes.
What’s on offer at Helderberg facilities:
- Mini-netball, board games, jumping castle and relay race awaits at the mobile unit in Gum Street, Garden Village, Somerset West, from 08:30 to 16:00 on Friday 22 March;
- Motor bikes, giant games, soccer, carrom board and skipping is on the line-up at the mobile unit which returns to Gum Street in Garden Village, Somerset West from 08:30 to 16:00 on Thursday 28 March; and
- Recreational games and activities will keep youngsters entertained at the Sir Lowry’s Pass Community Hall at 6 Cemetery Road and Nomzamo Hall in Michael Street from 09:00 to 16:00 from Monday 25 to Thursday 28 March. For more details, contact Siphokazi Matholengwe on 072 969 6127 or Siphokazi.Matholengwe@capetown.gov.za.
