Summer Programme 2026

Moving from school to college can be difficult and the summer holidays can be tough for many young people. To help with the transition and to keep you in touch with others during the holidays, we are holding cooking, engineering, gaming and art sessions as well as tours this August 2026.

These sessions are specifically for care-experienced young people, students with Education Health Care Plan (EHCPs), young adult carers, young people with learning disabilities, those with mental health difficulties, or current students who are being supported by our wellbeing mentors, ASPIRE and counselling service.

You can book as many activities as you like. The dates and times are under each description and on the booking page.

OUR ACTIVITIES:

Cooking - Join us over the summer and produce your own fresh dough pizza as well as chocolate chip cookies in our fully equipped kitchen. You will be able to enjoy your pizzas at lunch time and take your cookies home. 

Dates:

• Tuesday 4 August, 10am-1pm at Freemen’s Park Campus

• Tuesday 11 August, 10am-1pm at Freemen’s Park Campus

Engineering & Motor Vehicle - Gets hands-on with our Motor Vehicles with a 3-hour taster session

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a real engineering workshop? Here’s your chance to find out! Join us at Leicester College for an exciting Motor Vehicle experience designed to give you a taste of the trade.

What’s in store?

- A guided tour of our impressive £3.5 million Engineering Workshop

- A fun practical session where you’ll learn how to remove and refit a vehicle wheel

- Insight into motor vehicle courses and careers pathways

This isn’t just watching - you’ll get involved, get your hands dirty, and experience what it’s really like to work on vehicles. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone curious about cars, engineering or future careers in the motor vehicle industry.

Spaces for this one are limited, so don’t miss out!

Dates:

• Wednesday 5 August, 10am-1pm at Abbey Park campus, B block

• Wednesday 12 August, 10am-1pm at Abbey Park campus, B block

Gameracy - Weirding Woods is an easy to learn, roleplaying experience. If you have an interest in storytelling games, this is a great place to start. More than just a game, this is a journey into imagination and learning, improving literacy while exploring the myths and legends of the deep dark woods. Transforming the Library into a Land of Magic and Mystery, step into a World of Folklore Fantasy with us - no experience required!

Dates:

• Tuesday 4 August, 2pm-4pm at Freemen’s Park Campus - Library

• Wednesday 5 August, 2pm-4pm at Abbey Park Campus - Library

• Tuesday 11 August, 2pm-4pm at Freemen’s Park Campus - Library

• Wednesday 12 August, 2pm-4pm at Abbey Park Campus - Library

Art - Join us for a relaxed, creative art session.

Whether you’re experienced or just curious, this is a welcoming space to explore different materials, share ideas, and make something uniquely yours. No pressure, no judgment—just creativity, connection, and a chance to unwind.

 Dates:

• Thursday 6 August, 10am-1pm at St Margaret’s Campus - Somewhere in Between:
  
  Somewhere in between… that’s where the magic happens.

  Create a collage which shows the differences within you. Explore your transition with the past vs your future, inside vs outside, old vs new, school to college.

  No rules, no right answers, just a chance to express the in-between, the evolving, the undefined. Come and create something that doesn’t have to fit anywhere… except with you.

• Thursday 13 August, 10am-1pm at St Margaret’s Campus - My Armour:

  Shape your own sense of protection.

  Join our clay art session where you’ll create a small, protective object, charms or symbols that feels meaningful to you. Mould, carve, and build something that represents safety, strength, or comfort in your own unique way.

  No experience needed, just bring your imagination and let your hands do the thinking.

Transitioning to College - please note students will be contacted directly to be invited to these events

The aim of the event is to help you become familiar with the campus you will be studying at and help you feel more confident about starting in September. We will share tips on how to get ready for college, give you the opportunity to explore the campus, and provide strategies to help you manage anxiety.

• Monday 3 August, 1pm - 2:30pm at Freemen’s Park campus

• Thursday 6 August, 1:30pm - 3pm at St Margarets campus

• Thursday 13 August, 2pm - 3:30pm at Abbey Park campus

For further information about this campus tour please contact ALS@leicestercollege.ac.uk