Chelsea and Samuel are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Llantarnam Community Primary School. They are supported by a team of volunteers who are running fun sessions for children throughout August.
Across Torfaen, there are 180 volunteers aged 16-17 and 140 paid workers providing a wide range of play activities at 37 sites. All went through a week’s training to give them the skills to support children and young people during the summer holidays. The 37 sites being run by Torfaen Play are:
- 13 laugh, learn and get active camps (food and fun) at local primary schools. Over 1,300 children have booked on to attend every day with a waiting list for every single camp.
- 9 Open Access Playschemes
- 6 Play and Respite Sessions
- 9 Play in the Park Sessions
Cwmbran Life asked Chelsea and Samuel to tell us a bit about themselves
Chelsea
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing with a parachute.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Getting to know all the children.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Lots of fun!
Favourite music artist?
Mac Miller
Favourite hobby?
Arts and crafts
Favourite food?
Fruit- watermelon
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Big jumpers because they are comfy
Dogs or cats?
Dogs (I’m allergic to cats)
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
First
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Magic In The Hamptons- Social House
Samuel
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Putting the football goals out in the street and playing for hours.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Seeing the children play in a safe and fun environment.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Fun!
Favourite music artist?
Bob Marley
Favourite hobby?
Football and cricket
Favourite food?
Paella
Favourite item of clothing and why?
A wooly hat to keep my ears warm
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush
Info on play sessions across Torfaen
- All the food and fun camps taking place in the primary schools are full so parents/ carers should not turn up. Email torfaenplay@torfaen.gov.uk to be added to a waiting list.
- There are 160 spaces at the camp at Cwmbran Stadium and these are for children from Torfaen, aged eight and over. Your child will need a packed lunch.
- Info on the open access sessions is below. Please go with your child for the first session to register.
