Summer for Juniors & Families at Club Towers

Whilst we know many members go on holiday for part of the summer, there is still plenty for juniors to do at the Club when you are back in Bedford. Below we summarise everything available for juniors at the Club during the holidays.

Swimming

Swimming timetable

We will be running our summer holiday timetable from the 22nd July until the 1^st September – this can be found here. Please note the additional weekday adult-only swim times when planning your swims. These will run every weekday from 11am – 1pm apart from Bank Holiday Monday 26^th August (when there will be no additional midday adult-only swim as per all Bank Holidays).  Family Splash, our lifeguarded and family fun session, runs every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 1.30-3.30pm as usual.

Junior Swimming Crash Courses – Summer Holidays

We are pleased to be able to offer some junior crash courses this summer holiday as follows:

Monday 19th to Friday 23rd August – Daily

Beginners 4-5pm (aimed at Ducklings and Stage 1-2 swimmers)

Improvers 5-6pm (aimed at Stage 3 and upwards)

The courses will be run in small groups of no more than six children and will really help to keep children’s momentum going or, if they haven’t been in lessons before, help them gain confidence in the water.

Courses cost £75 and can be booked on a first come, first served basis with the Reception team.  Bookings will open on the 15^th July.

Swimming Lessons – Autumn Term 2024

We take a break from our weekly junior swimming lessons for the Summer with our last sessions on the 21st July.  We will start the Autumn term from Monday 2^nd September.  Priority booking for juniors already participating in our programme opens on the 15^th July and general booking on the 22^nd July.  Please book at Reception. You can find view the sessions we run here.

Holiday Games – Active Summer Fun

We will be running five active games-based sessions throughout the holidays from 1-3pm on the 25^th July, and then on 1^st, 8^th, 16^th, 22^nd and 29^th August. These are aimed at juniors aged 5 to 10.

The indoor sessions with coach Sam Morris will be focused on fun, co-ordination, burning energy and movement! Sessions will vary across the Summer but will include a variety of games and ball games.

No equipment is needed – everything will be provided. Please do bring a drink and a small snack and remember to wear clean, non-marking shoes.

It’s £14 per session. Parents/Guardians do not need to stay with children but must remain in the Club. 

Please book at Reception in the Club or on 01234 607111. If you have any questions about the sessions or would like to find out more please do get in touch with Steve Adams on [email protected] who will be happy to help.

Teddy Bears Picnic – Friday 2nd August 12 -1pm

The creche team are holding their popular teddy bears picnic on Friday 2^nd August from 12 noon to 1pm and are inviting juniors aged 3 – 6 to join them for stories, games and, of course, a picnic!

Places are £12 which includes a picnic lunch. Parents/guardians do not need to stay with their little ones but must remain in the Club.

Please book at Reception in the Club or call on 01234 607111.  Do let us know of any allergies. And don’t forget your teddy!

Family Fun Day and BBQ – Sunday 18th August

We would like to invite all members to our family fun day.  The BBQ will be fired up, garden games and racquets will be out.  We’ve also booked children’s entertainer Mr Custard after his popularity last year.   More details will follow so please do look out for these in the Club, in our newsletters, and on our social media channels.

Gym

Parent and Junior Gym

Our 12-15 year old junior members can use the gym under parental supervision at the following times:

Weekdays: Any time apart from 5.15pm to 8.15pm

Weekends: Any time after 12.15pm.

Juniors may use any equipment except for free weights and our plate-loaded kit. They must do a gym induction and sign a Health Commitment Statement before using the gym for the first time, with the parent in attendance and also signing the Health Commitment Statement to record their approval.

The parent/guardian must obviously remain in the gym at all times, and we expect parents to properly supervise their juniors whilst they are exercising, although they might be on different equipment. The usual rules on cleaning equipment and general gym etiquette apply.

Please remember that any under 16s in the Club must be with a parent/guardian at all times.

Junior Personal Training

Our Personal trainers are available throughout the Summer for personal training for juniors from ages 12 and upward and this is a great way for juniors to get an introduction to using the gym safely and start to learn some exercises and routines that they might enjoy.  You can find the contact information for our experienced team at www.clubtowers.com/personaltrainers.

Creche

The creche continues to be open throughout the holidays, Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and Saturdays from 8.30am to 12.30pm, for children from 3 months to 6 years.  It’s £8 per hour and places must be booked and paid for in advance with the Creche team.

Group Exercise

Junior Dance Class

Our junior dance class aimed at juniors aged 7- 15 is now a course that runs termly and will be back from Monday 2^nd September.  It runs every Tuesday from 4.30 – 5.15pm and booking will open on the 22^nd July at Reception.  Lovely instructor Alyanna will be running a taster session on Tuesday 28^th August 4.30pm for children to try before signing up to the term; you can also sign up for this at Reception.  The course is included with your membership.

Family Circuits

This is a workout for you to do with your child, aimed at ages 5-12, running every Saturday, 12.45 – 1.30pm. It will run right through the holidays with our brilliant PT Mark and you can book a space for you and your child on the App.

Classes (including additional ones for the Summer) for Juniors Aged 14 – 15

There are several additional classes available to 14 – 15 year olds during the summer holidays (in addition to the usual ones). The full list is summarised below and can be booked at Reception.  They are all marked with an asterisk * in the App.

Classes available currently:

• Monday 5.30pm Grit Cardio
• Wednesday 6.00pm Body Combat
• Friday 6.30am Grit Cardio
• Friday 5.10pm Body Attack
• Friday 6.00pm Body Balance
• Saturday 7.45am Grit Cardio
• Saturday 8.45am Boxercise
• Sunday 10.00am Body Attack
• Sunday 5.15pm Spirals Pilates

Additional Classes from 22nd July to Friday 30th August.

• Monday 9.15am Outdoor Circuits
• Tuesday 9.00am Boxercise
• Wednesday 10.45am PiYo
• Thursday 11.40am Yoga
• Friday 11.15am Zumba

You can see our class descriptions here should you like to find out more about the classes. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Fitness Manager Katy who will be happy to help.

Parents/Guardians do not need to be in the same class but must be in the Club.

Table Tennis

During the holidays, the table tennis table will be out every weekend from 2 – 8pm and hourly slots can be booked on the App by Racquets members.  Under 12s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.  Over 12s can play on their own but the parent/guardian must remain in the Club and ensure that their juniors are behaving well. We do have bats and balls you can borrow and please do remember to wear clean, non-marking shoes – thank you!

Tennis

Junior Tennis Coaching – Summer Holidays 2024

This summer holidays we are inviting juniors from age 8+ to come to weekly drill and match play sessions with experienced coach Tom. These sessions are not for beginners but if you have a keen and talented child member who would like to be involved please contact our Racquets Operations Manager Steve on [email protected] for more details.

Playing with Friends and Family Members

Racquets members can also book courts to play with their children. We have racquets and balls you can borrow – please ask the Reception team. Once children reach 12, two juniors can use the courts themselves provided they are of a good enough standard to know what they are doing on court, are behaving themselves, and the parent/guardian has informed our Reception Team.

Junior Tennis Coaching & Tasters – Autumn Term 2024

We take a break from junior tennis coaching for the Summer with last sessions on the 20^th July.  We will start the Autumn term from Monday 2^nd September.  Priority booking for juniors already enrolled in our programme opens on the 15^th July and general booking on the 22^nd July.  For those looking to try a session before committing to a term there will be free taster sessions for all ages on Saturday 31st August, 9am – 12pm, please book at Reception. You can find and view the sessions we run here.

Squash

Junior Squash Coaching – Summer Holidays

This summer holidays we are inviting juniors from age 8+ to come to weekly drill and match play sessions with experienced coach Sam. These sessions are not for beginners but if you have a keen and talented child member who would like to be involved please contact our Racquets Operations Manager Steve on [email protected] for more details.

Playing with friends and family members

Racquets members can also book courts to play with their children. We have racquets, goggle and balls you can borrow – please ask the Reception team. Once children reach 12, two juniors can use the courts themselves provided they are of a good enough standard to know what they are doing on court, are behaving themselves, and the parent/guardian has informed our Reception Team.

Junior Squash Coaching – Autumn Term 2024

We take a break from junior squash coaching for the Summer with last sessions on the 20^th July.  We will start the Autumn term from Monday 2^nd September.  Priority booking for juniors already enrolled in our programme opens on the 15^th July and general booking on the 22^nd July.  For those looking to try a session before committing to a term there will be free taster sessions for all ages on Saturday 7th September from 9.15am –  please book at Reception. You can find view the sessions we run here.

Bedford Squash Academy

Bedford Squash Academy will finish their sessions for the term at Mowsbury Squash and Golf Complex on Friday 19th July.  They will be back in September, starting Friday 6^th September from 6-6.45pm for juniors aged 8-14 (beginners and intermediate players).  The academy is open to all children; they do not need to be Club Towers members and the first few sessions are free.  Find out more here or you can enquire by emailing Steve on [email protected].