Emily, Sam and Tyla are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Nant Celyn 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 the trio to tell us a bit about themselves
Tyla
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing street games with friends such as kerby.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Building relationships with schools, children, workers and families. Seeing the children have lots of fun.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Busy and exciteable.
Favourite music artist?
Harry Styles
Favourite hobby?
Reading
Favourite food?
Pasta
Favourite item of clothing and why?
A Dodie blanket- So I can wrap myself in it like a burrito when it’s cold
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last
What song do you always sing in the shower?
A musical number
Emily
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing outside with my friends. Riding my bike with friends.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Meeting new people/ children and doing a job I enjoy everyday. Working as part of a team to create the best/ enjoyable time for children and for them it’s to play and have fun.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Playing with the children.
Favourite music artist?
Nothing But Thieves
Favourite hobby?
Singing
Favourite food?
Pizza
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Shoes. They are comfy
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Winter
First or last on the dancefloor?
Both
What song do you always sing in the shower?
We Will Rock You by Queen
Sam
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing with my brother in a swimming pool in Tenby on holiday. I always think about it when the weather is hot.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Meeting new people. Building a good team and just enjoying the experience.
What is a typical day at your school like?
A lot of fun. Lots of sport going on and making sure everyone is involved.
Favourite music artist?
Elderbrook
Favourite hobby?
Swimming and hiking
Favourite food?
Cooked chicken dinner
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Shorts because they keep me coo
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last all day 🙂
What song do you always sing in the shower?
I sing a lot of different songs in the shower. I don’t just have one, but happy songs of couse.
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.
