Children’s 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!

Meet our activity leaders

Dan is an actor, singer and musician in Hampshire. He has performed professionally in a range of film and theatre productions and is the LAMDA drama coach in a children’s performing arts company. Dan is also studying Applied and Contemporary Theatre at the Guildford School of Performing Arts. Dan grew up with an adopted brother so he understands all about adoption. He leads PACT’s children’s activities online and in Reading and will be expanding our range of activities for families in East and West Sussex.

Michelle is PACT’s new children’s worker in north west London. She is an occupational therapist’s assistant and regularly works with children with EHCPs and learning challenges. She has a passion for using art as a means of healing and self-expression. She will be expanding our range of activities for our London-based families.

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

september 2023

sat30sep10:00 amsat11:00 amCrafty Café with DanFor PACT adopted children aged 5-1010:00 am - 11:00 am Reading

sat30sep11:30 amsat1:00 pmPlaydoh CaféFor PACT adopted children aged 2-811:30 am - 1:00 pm Reading

october 2023

mon23oct1:00 pmmon4:00 pmDrama: Myths and LegendsIn-person activity afternoon for PACT children aged 5-111:00 pm - 4:00 pm Brighton

tue24oct2:00 pmtue3:00 pmHunting for BearsIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 2-82:00 pm - 3:00 pm Reading

tue24oct3:30 pmtue4:30 pmDrama: Magic Beans and GiantsIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-103:30 pm - 4:30 pm Reading

wed25oct2:00 pmwed3:00 pmHunting for BearsIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 2-82:00 pm - 3:00 pm London

wed25oct3:30 pmwed4:30 pmDrama: Magic Beans and GiantsIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-103:30 pm - 4:30 pm London

thu26oct10:30 amthu11:30 amCook with DanOnline activity session for PACT children aged 5-1010:30 am - 11:30 am Online Event, joining details provided after booking

thu26oct2:00 pmthu3:00 pmDrama Games with DanOnline activity session for PACT children aged 5-102:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online Event, joining details provided after booking

sat28oct12:00 amsat1:00 pmTreasure hunting with DanIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-1012:00 am - 1:00 pm Reading

sat28oct10:30 amsat11:30 amMusical movement with DanIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 3-1010:30 am - 11:30 am Reading

november 2023

sat25nov10:30 amsat11:30 amDr. Who games with DanIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 5-1010:30 am - 11:30 am Reading

sat25nov12:00 pmsat1:00 pmEmoji biscuit decorating with DanIn-person activity session for PACT children aged 3-1012:00 pm - 1:00 pm Reading

Event adoptionsupport@pactcharity

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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.

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Parents who attended the groups with their children said: 

Below are some pictures from our previous activity sessions…