Quizzes based on children's shows, challenges to soaps - television programmes are crammed full of ideas that are useful for out-of-school clubs. Television is full of light, colour and action. Little wonder that children are hooked. It enables them to test their opinions, discuss things with their mates, pick role models in the form of TV personalities and pop idols, and find common ground with their peers. It makes sense then, to tailor themes and activities around TV programmes or to use them to spice up a particular theme.
Suggest cooking and many children will be enthusiastic, but call it 'Jamie's Kitchen' or 'Ready Steady Cook' and the level of interest will escalate. Offer a jungle theme week and again, children will be interested, but rename it 'I'm a Kid Get Me Out of Here' and the bookings will flood in.
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