A day at the seaside, a trip to a theme park or a picnic in the woods. These are days out that most children take for granted. But for some disadvantaged children and young people, these are days they may never experience.
For many parents and carers who look after disabled children and those with profound learning difficulties, organising and joining in a day out is a major challenge and one that often requires additional care and support.
From the early days of our charity, through to the present, KidsOut has provided fun days out for those in need by funding days out for individuals, schools and special groups. We do this through our Funds-4-Fun scheme, Special Projects and through the Annual Rotary KidsOut National Day Out.
This is the largest single day out for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
Over 28,000 children from all over the country take part – thanks to over 750 Rotary Clubs throughout Great Britain and Ireland who work with local schools and special groups to make this happen!
The day, traditionally the middle Wednesday in June, involves over 100 venues and more than 1,700 volunteers who ensure the day is as special as it is memorable.
"Days out give our children the opportunity to experience and discover. They talk about their special day for months afterwards."
Special Needs Teacher
The first Rotary KidsOut National day out was in 1991. Since then, more than 350,000 children have benefited from a KidsOut fun day out!
If you are a school or group taking part in the Rotary Annual KidsOut Day and would like to get involved in our picture and photographic competition, click here for more details and an application form.
“The KidsOut Day Out is a real treat. A day of laughter that brings cherished memories.”
Volunteer
“I went to the Seaside. I’d never been before. I didn’t know which was the deep end.”
Liam, aged 8.
“When you see the smile on the faces of the children, you realise that one day out makes a huge difference – for life.”
Headmaster Special Needs School
“The benefits of something as simple as a fun day out last forever.”
Social Worker