Chanel and Amber are the leaders running the Torfaen Play summer playscheme at Our Lady of the Angels RC primary school and Llanyrafon Methodist Church. 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 Chanel and Amber to tell us a bit about themselves
Chanel
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
My favourite memory of playing as a child was when I attended a tennis club.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Being able to ensure good play is delivered and helping workers.
Favourite music artist?
Anything
Favourite hobby?
Shopping
Favourite food?
Curry
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Coats as they can dress up an outfit
Dogs or cats?
Dogs
Summer or winter?
Summer
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last
What song do you always sing in the shower?
Anything and everything
Amber
What is your favourite memory of playing as a child?
I love swimming. Any pool that had slides, you not tear myself or my brother away from.
What are the best things about being a playscheme leader?
Being able to facilitate a wide range of activities and learn lots of fun and games.
What is a typical day at your site like?
Register, opening activity, ranger of activities for different likes (arts/ sports etc), break, second activity, clean up.
Favourite music artist?
Black Sabbath/ ACDS
Favourite hobby?
Cooking
Favourite food?
Pizza
Favourite item of clothing and why?
Sun and moon dress- summery but different
Dogs or cats?
Cats
Summer or winter?
Winter
First or last on the dancefloor?
Last
What song do you always sing in the shower?
I usually just have conversations with myself!
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 [email protected] 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.
