Plenty to keep kids busy this Easter holiday

THE City of Cape Town’s libraries and recreation facilities are pulling out all the stops to make this Easter school holiday fun.

The City’s facilities offer a range of activities, catering for children and young people of all ages.

Libraries and recreational centres are particularly popular and always have many activities to keep children occupied.

“Our community services facilities are safe spaces – more so during the school holidays – and I encourage parents to send their little ones to their local facility.

“It’s the ideal opportunity to let their hair down, discover a new talent or learn a new hobby, and to make new friends,” said mayco member for community services and health, Patricia van der Ross.

For details about the holiday programmes at your library or recreation centre, visit a facility near you to enquire.

Community swimming pools that

are operational are open on weekends until March 24.

From March 25 to April 1,these pools will open daily for the school holidays, after which they will close for the off-season.

“The weather forecast promises some sunny days and our beaches and pools will have their fair share of visitors.

“I want to encourage parents and

caregivers to keep an eye on their children at all times, but specifically where they are near any body of water.

“Our children’s safety remains paramount and while our recreational facilities offer a safe space, guardians need to be vigilant in and around public areas,” said Van der Ross.

A list of activities at recreational facilities is available here: www.capetown.gov.za/holidayprogrammes

CHILDREN will find much to do at their local libraries and recreational facilities this Easter school holiday. | Supplied