Make (Good) Trouble and Dragon Drama are teaming up once again for free holiday clubs in East Sussex for Easter and Summer 2026.
Since 2021, Make (Good) Trouble has been running clubs for East Sussex’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme – packed with creativity and outdoor adventures. Commissioned by East Sussex County Council, our clubs are a chance for young people to unplug, make friends, try new things, and build confidence in a fun, relaxed environment.
Whether they’re into drama, forest walks, or just hanging out and being active, there’s something here for every young person to enjoy.
✍🏽 Book your FREE place this Easter! Young people in receipt of free school meals in East Sussex can sign up for their free place here.
🗓️ Tuesday April 7 to Thursday April 9
🤸🏽♀️ For 11-15-year-olds
🌳 South Downs National Park, Friston Forest
🌿 Outdoor adventures and creative learning in 2026
In 2026, our HAF programme will focus on outdoor education and nature-based activities in the stunning East Sussex countryside.
✨ Highlights include:
- Creative workshops in the South Downs National Park
- Drama, nature walks, and team-building games
- Confidence-building experiences led by expert facilitators from Dragon Drama
These activities help young people build essential communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills – all while having fun in nature.
🎓 Skills for the future – Digital Badges & career pathways
Young people aged 13+ receive Cities of Learning Digital Badges, accredited by City & Guilds, upon completing our holiday clubs. These badges support their CVs and future job applications.
Make (Good) Trouble is a proud RSA Cities of Learning partner, promoting practical pathways to employment for youth across the South East. In 2020 alone, we awarded 54 Digital Badges to young participants.
🌈 Community Support & Impact
Thanks to the generous support of South Downs National Park Trust, we’re able to deliver a wide range of inspiring, funded activities over the holidays.
💬 What families are saying
⭐️ “I love coming to this club every year, it’s so fun and I have so many laughs.” — Young attendee
⭐️ “I really enjoyed it because there was so much to do and the volunteers were so kind and encouraging — Young attendee
⭐️ “He came home happy every day. I can’t thank you enough.” — Parent
⭐️ “I’ve been coming for the whole summer. I even skipped a holiday just to stay!” — Young attendee
⭐️ “The photography session gave her a new dream – now she’s aiming for GCSE Photography!” — Parent
⭐️ “The taxi support was amazing for me as a disabled parent – absolutely essential.” — Parent
🎬 Watch our film showcasing the incredible impact of the HAF programme in East Sussex during summer 2021.
If you want to know more about what we do, here’s a round up of what we got up to in 2024.
