School holidays can be a time of increased social isolation and risk for young people, when a lack of structured activities can increase their risk of exploitation and harm, and reduce the number of safe adults around them. It can also be harder for families to feed their children nutritious meals, particularly for those who usually receive free lunches at school.

Reaching Higher will once again run our 4-week programme, 4 days per week during July and August 2026, providing hot lunches and a range of fun activities for over 200 young people aged 10-18 in Croydon. Each day will have a range of activities including sports, creative arts and opportunities for personal development – learning employability and communication skills and building healthy relationships. Summer Blitz is always a highlight of our year!