Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES 23 Looking for October half term holiday clubs? Find details of clubs, classes and camps running over the holidays Six things worth asking your club Once a club becomes part of the weekly routine, it's easy to stop thinking about it much beyond turning up and paying the fee. But most clubs offer more than the average family actually uses - it's just not always advertised loudly, so it's worth asking. A few things worth checking with your child's club: Sibling taster sessions. Many clubs will let a brother or sister try a free or low-cost session - handy for working out what's next before a new term starts. Holiday camps or extra sessions. It's often easier to book alongside the termtime place than to find separately later - and a good way to fill the holidays Multi-activity or sibling discounts Some clubs quietly offer a reduced rate for a second child, or for signing up to more than one session - worth a direct ask, since it's rarely on the price sheet. Pre-loved kit. Uniforms, boots and equipment are outgrown fast, and a lot of clubs keep a stash of pre-loved kit or know a family passing theirs on - try asking before buying new, especially early on. Watch-and-cheer opportunities. Performance days, open sessions or endof-term showcases are often available and loved by the kids doing the showing off - check if and when they're happening so it's on your calendar Referral offers. Some clubs offer a discount or free session for recommending a friend - definitely worth knowing if there's already someone you'd tell anyway. None of this requires any extra effort beyond one quick question, usually at pickup or in a message to the club. Most families are only ever a conversation away from getting a bit more out of something they're already paying for and already enjoying.
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