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Too busy to be bored
Code: T25EH3903
Location: Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 16 July 2026
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 9.30am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Too busy to be bored is a friendly and practical session designed to help parents plan fun, low-cost activities for the summer holidays. Together, we'll share ideas, tips and local opportunities across Derbyshire to keep children engaged, active and entertained without spending a lot of money. You'll leave with a simple plan of activities that suit your family, along with new ideas you may not have considered. It's also a great chance to meet other parents, swap suggestions and feel more confident about making the most of the summer while staying within your budget.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you are a parent or carer of a child. Our courses are for people who live in the EMCCA region aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. The course will be a mix of tutor-led activities, individual work and group work. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You may want to bring something to make notes.
Are there any other costs?
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 16 July 2026
Start Time: 9.30am
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF
01629 531807