Fingerprints
Contact: Rachel Rayner
01977 51 1234
rachel.rayner@wdpct.nhs.uk
Staff: Nicola Scott. As well as the sessions at Glasshoughton she runs after school art clubs in a local infant school
Venue: Glasshoughton Centre
Session days and times: Fingerprints children’s art and craft session run on Tuesday mornings 10am till 11am (refreshments provided)
And Fingerprints school holiday clubs run in each school holiday – times and dates vary
Age group: 18 months + during term time and 18m+ to 8 years for the holiday clubs!
Key activities: In the weekly sessions the children and their parents/carers enjoy hour long themed sessions of arts and crafts (themes include dinosaurs, windy days, nursery rhymes etc)
All the sessions are carefully planned and are designed for maximum mess and fun!!
All materials are provided, full instructions are given and examples of each craft are available to copy.
The holiday clubs are similar to the weekly classes but run for 2 hour sessions. Still following a carefully planned theme but with twice the activities (themes have included Mexico, on safari, Halloween etc). The sessions are aimed at 18 month to 8 year olds… but many older children regularly attend and really enjoy the activities. This activity is funded by the 'Big Lottery'
Maximum numbers: 12 for weekly sessions, 20 for holiday clubs
What is special about us?
To be able to inspire a child to create a little masterpiece using a paper plate, a splodge of paint and a couple of googly eyes – marvellous!
Everyone who attends has a wonderful time – there’s no better evidence for this than a group photo at the end of a session with everyone wearing their creations and a big grin– this makes it all worthwhile. If you need a paper plate craft – on any theme – I’m your woman!
Testimonials
“Super variety of activities for the children to enjoy!”
“Activities like these depend greatly on who is delivering the course. I think Nicola is fantastic, friendly, organised and packs a lot into one hour”
“Francesca has really enjoyed mixing with the other children and particularly enjoyed getting messy with the paint and glue. An excellent session!”
"FANTASTIC! Great people, great activities – good value for money to keep the kids busy in the holidays. We LOVE it and come to them all!" - Sue Gibson
“It makes me happy!” - Lily (age 4)
“It’s great! We get to do all the messy things we can’t do at home!" - George (age 8)
“Sam loved it! Each activity kept him entertained. Never seen him sit still for such a long time before!” - Mum of Sam (age 6)
“I would like to come back again!” - Oliver (age 6)
“A rich, educational haven for all to enjoy. Wish I was 3 again!” - Sarah Delany
“It’s fantastic!” - Ben (age 2)
"It’s amazing! The kids enjoy it so much – our house is full of evidence of Fingerprint fun” - Zoe
"Evie is now 7 and we have attended loads of Fingerprint holiday clubs over the years – we have learned so much and made loads of friends – it’s been BRILLANT!" - Lindsey Walton
“It’s lots of fun” Gracie (age 4)
“Really good sessions with a high level of content. Each session contains a high imaginative standard of stimulation both for the child and the carer. The themes are well thought out and provide a basis for further learning.” - Cath Bowler
