Family activities and events

PACT runs fun, therapeutic activity sessions for adopted children and their parents.

We have an exciting programme of activities including singing, drama, baking, craft and story time, with each session tailored to the specific age group of the children. Some events are taking place online over Zoom to allow families to join from any location, and we also run some in-person activities with the opportunity for parents and children to meet other adoptive families face-to-face.

As well as having fun and learning some new skills, these activity sessions are a great way for children to meet others who are also adopted.

Come and join us!

New for 2024 – the Parents And Children Together Choir

For children aged 5-15 and their parents

Saturdays 10.30am-11.30am from 6th January.

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Meet our activity leaders

Dan is an actor, singer and musician who has performed professionally in film and theatre productions and is the LAMDA drama coach in a children’s performing arts company. Dan grew up with an adopted brother so he understands all about adoption. He leads PACT’s family activities online, in Reading and is trialling the new Parents And Children Together Choir.

Beth has been a drama teacher in secondary schools for at least 20 years mainly in Surrey and brings a wealth of experience to the family activities team.  Beth is herself an adopter of two now adult children and is one of PACT’s Adopter Champions, so understands all about adoption. Beth will be predominantly looking after the activities in East and West Sussex.

Denae is a dancer and has been around creative arts for a number of years. She has experience of working with early years children and working in a youth club environment. She brings with her a sense of fun and enthusiasm. Denae has herself experience of the children’s care system, including having a social worker and experiencing foster care, so has a great understanding of our children. Denae will be working predominantly in London.

Please note: all our activity sessions are for PACT families only. Places are free but booking is essential. To book a spot for you and your child(ren), fill in the form at the bottom of the page or email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org

The age ranges indicated below are based on the required skill level, but we welcome children of other ages to join in if you feel they would enjoy the activities. Parents are required to attend with their child/children. Please book early so we can send you details of any required materials or ingredients. 

Upcoming events

Current Month

July 2024

mon29jul11:00 ammon3:30 pmArt DayIn-person activity day for PACT children aged 5-1211:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) No 7 Southern Court, South Street, Reading, RG1 4QS.

wed31jul1:00 pmwed2:00 pmTortoise and the HareIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 2-81:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Brighton

wed31jul2:30 pmwed4:00 pmMyths and LegendsIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-102:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Brighton

August 2024

fri02aug1:30 pmfri4:30 pmLion King MusicalIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-111:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Didcot

mon05aug1:30 pmmon4:30 pmLion King MusicalIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-111:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) London

thu08aug1:00 pmthu2:00 pmPlay-Doh CaféIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 2-81:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Brighton

thu08aug2:30 pmthu4:00 pmJabberwocky DramaIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-102:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+01:00) Brighton

mon12aug1:30 pmmon4:30 pmWizard of OzIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-101:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Reading

wed14aug1:30 pmwed2:30 pmPlay-Doh CaféIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 2-81:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00) London

wed14aug3:00 pmwed4:30 pmPhysical TheatreIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-103:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) London

mon19aug1:30 pmmon4:30 pmWizard of OzIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-101:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) London

tue20aug1:30 pmtue2:30 pmPlay-Doh CaféIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 2-8.1:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Reading

tue20aug3:00 pmtue4:30 pmSing with DanIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-103:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Reading

Event adoptionsupport@pactcharity

Form for events that sends the submission to adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org

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Request to book onto an event

Please confirm you are a PACT adopter*

These groups are only available to PACT families and those in the process of adopting with PACT. If you adopted through another agency, we unfortunately cannot book you on to any of our support events. Please tick the box to confirm you are a PACT adopter.

Please note: submitting this form does not guarantee you a place. Our team will contact you to let you know if you have been successfully booked onto the event.

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Parents who attended the groups with their children said: 

Below are some pictures from our previous activity sessions…