The impact of venue on your summer clubs & after school clubs

The importance of the venue on summer clubs

Venues play an important role on summer clubs & after school clubs in a number of different ways. Here, we explore both the passive and direct impact of venue on summer clubs & after school clubs, from finances and logistics to take up and retention. 

The importance of the venue on summer clubs

Cost & budgeting: choosing the right venue directly impacts your overall budget – a venue that’s too expensive, for example, will eat into the budget you set for other aspects of your summer clubs, such as art supplies or catering. As such, finding a great venue within your budget is imperative to the eventual success of your holiday club. 

Participation & participant retention: the right venue for your after school club or summer clubs will encourage participation and participant retention. How? Convenient location, affordable prices and adequate amenities, including toilets, make for a comfortable, welcoming, enjoyable experience. 

Layout & structure: the layout of a venue can also have a direct impact on the structure of your club activities and, if a venue is difficult to navigate, small or inaccessible, this can easily lead to the confusion and frustration of your participants.

Location & transportation: a well located venue, near local transport links and – where possible – with access to a car park,  typically attracts a lot of attention and uptake, as a club that’s easy to get to by car, bus or train is understandably attractive to busy parents and caregivers looking for fun and enjoyable activities for their children. The easier you can make it for families to sign up to your club, the more they will be willing to do so! 

In short, choosing the right venue for your summer clubs, after-school clubs and activities can lead to a successful and long-standing club that participants not only find enjoyable, but look forward to year after year! 

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