Joshua and Ben are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Blenheim Road 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 Joshua and Ben to tell us a bit about themselves
Ben
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
Playing outside.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
The confidence and experience.
What is a typical day at your school like?
Shared fun.
Favourite music artist?
Kanye West
Favourite hobby?
Drama
Favourite food?
Haggis
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Shorts all year round
Dogs or cats?
Tortoises
Summer or winter?
Winter
First or last on the dancefloor?
Both
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Valerie
Joshua
Favourite music artist?
Sam Fender
Favourite hobby?
Football
Favourite food?
Kebab
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Shorts- show off my tattoos and tan
Dogs or cats?
Dogs 100%
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
First
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Wonderwall
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.
