Try Yo! Active this half term with Wolves Foundation

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22nd May 2025

Children and young people across Wolverhampton can swing, swim and scoot into fun this May half-term, thanks to the popular physical activity programme Yo! Active.

Wolves Foundation deliver the Yo! Active project in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council and WV Active, with a variety of sessions open to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care leavers or those with a disability and offers a wide range of free activities all year round.

Young residents with a WV postcode can take their pick from over 40 hours of free physical activity sessions per week, including free swimming, gym and court hire, multi-sport sessions, basketball and activities for under 5s.

There are also tailored sessions for school holidays, including the May half-term beginning next week. Highlights include:

Yo! Active Racket Sports – join in with games of badminton, table tennis, short tennis or pickleball with family or friends
Family Water Safety – these family-friendly Water Safety sessions are an essential programme designed to teach children crucial water safety skills
SEND Scoot and Ride – bring your scooter or bicycle and enjoy some safe time on the track at WV Active Aldersley
There is also basketball, volleyball, racket sports, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Nerf gun battles and much more.

Click here to see the full timetable.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and community, said: “Yo! Active is a brilliant way to inspire our children and young people to take part in regular physical activities, with a fantastic range of free opportunities available not only during this May half-term, but all year round.

“Becoming more physically active can help improve heart health, build strong bones and muscles, control weight and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and it’s also a great way to make new friends.

“Over 14,000 children and young people have already signed up to Yo! Active, and I’d encourage other youngsters, parents and guardians to check out what is on offer and sign up so that their children can enjoy free access to these high-quality physical activities.”

Tom Warren, Foundation senior manager, added: “We’re delighted with the offer we have provided for children and young people as part of Yo! Active. This is the perfect opportunity for families to plan their half-term activities.”

Click here to sign up for free.

"A football club is so important to the local community, especially when you’re a one-club city like we are, and the Foundation’s initiatives and activities are second to none."

Gary O'Neil | Wolves Head Coach

"Without Wolves Foundation I wouldn't be here today, that's for certain."

John Martin | Head 4 Health participant

"As a lifelong Wolves fan, to represent the Club and Foundation is something I'll cherish forever."

Daz James | Wolves Disability FC

"It is amazing to be out there meeting people and having some fun. It is really important for Wolves to have this connection with the fans and to see the happiness in their faces."

Toti Gomes | Wolves Defender

"Savannah absolutely loves the group. The staff are committed to making every single session fun and welcoming."

Natasha | Healthy Goals parent

"It’s special because it's my club and I’m so proud to be from Wolves as well. I can see the projects and all the work Wolves Foundation are doing and I know it makes such an impact, so to even be a little part of that and to help out where I can – it's so exciting."

Amber Sandhu | Broadcaster and Foundation Ambassador

"It’s huge for the school, I can’t speak highly enough of Wolves Foundation and the opportunities that they give us."

Mr Robinson | Woodsetton School

“I think all football clubs should be the beating heart of their communities and Wolves, through the Foundation, manages to do that."

Johnny Phillips | Sky Sports Presenter and Foundation Ambassador

"We get loads of different opportunities with a Premier League club. I feel really privileged to be a part of it."

Mustafa | Football & Education College Academy student

"Frank has Alzheimer’s Disease and when he was first diagnosed we felt lost and alone. Attending Molineux Memories is a lifeline for both of us; it is run by friendly, committed staff who ensure that everyone is included and enjoys themselves."

Frank and Alison | Molineux Memories

"To come here and be hands on with the kids is unreal. Working with Wolves and the Foundation is a blessing and I'm honoured. It feels surreal sometimes but it's the best feeling."

S-X | Music Producer and Foundation Ambassador

"It's good to give back what you got. Football and the Wolves Foundation help me, so I like to help the community."

Taye | Premier League Kicks

"Wolves has definitely helped my personal development, but now also helps me to develop people I work with. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the opportunities Wolves Foundation have given me."

Carl Ackasovs | Wolves Foundation