City of Bocholt organises "emergency island" training course

Monday, 18 November, at 7 pm at the Youth Welfare Office // Help for children in need // Interested businesses and companies are invited to attend

The Alliance for Families and the city of Bocholt are offering a training course on Monday, 18 November at 7 p.m. for Bocholt businesses and institutions that want to become "Notinsel" partners. The training also serves as a refresher course for already active "Emergency Island" partners.

New Youth Welfare Office Parents' Council elected for the 2024/25 kindergarten year

Eight dedicated parent representatives take on important roles

The election of the Youth Welfare Council for the 2024/25 kindergarten year has now taken place.

Puppet show: "Tomorrow comes the Christmas rooster..."

Sunday, 8 December, at 1 pm at "LernWerk" Bocholt // For children aged 4 and over // Get your tickets now

On Sunday, 8 December, the puppet show "Morgen kommt der Weihnachtshahn..." will take place at "LernWerk" Bocholt (Industriestr. 1). Children from the age of four can look forward to a festive puppet show that gets them in the perfect mood for the Christmas season. The puppet show will be performed at 1 pm by "Hille Pupille Figurentheater" from Dülmen.

Bocholt games day invites you to play along

Fun for all ages on Sunday, 17 November from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Bernhard School in Lowick

On Sunday, 17 November, the 11th Bocholt Games Day will take place from 11:00 to 17:00 at the St.-Bernhard-Schule (Thonhausenstraße 30) in the Lowick district. The event is free of charge and is aimed at games enthusiasts of all ages. In addition to an extensive range of games, tournaments and a purchase option for tested games will be offered.

Online registration for daycare centres and childminders

Digital registration possible // Child day care also online

The city of Bocholt makes it easier for parents to access childcare places in daycare centres. Since August, registration has been possible all year round and can be done online via the daycare centre portal. This is the city's response to the increasing demand for flexible and uncomplicated childcare options for young children.

Kindergarten year 2025/2026: Register children now

Deadline is 21 November

Registration interviews are currently taking place at the daycare centres for the 2025/2026 kindergarten year. Until 21 November 2024, parents who wish to take up a childcare place for their children from 1 August 2025 have the opportunity to pre-register their child online in one of Bocholt's 40 daycare centres in the "Kita-Portal Bocholt".

The Child Protection Association's new family planner is here

Available from Saturday, 28 September, for 1 euro

The Bocholt chapter of the Child Protection Association is entering a new round with its family planner. At the official presentation with supporters of the project on 18 September, Mayor and patron Thomas Kerkhoff purchased a first copy. The official first sale of the Family Planner 2025 starts on Saturday, 28 September, in the arcades in Bocholt - at a price of one euro.

Music and action on World Children's Day in Bocholt

Friday, 20 September from 3-6 p.m. at St. Josef-Gymnasium ("Kapu") // Hands-on activities and musical programme // Free admission

To mark this year's World Children's Day, the city of Bocholt is organising an activity day for children and families on 20 September from 3-6pm. On the grounds of St. Josef-Gymnasium ("Kapu", Hemdener Weg) there will be a wide range of activities for children to take part in and watch.

Kick-off: New football pitch opened in Barlo

In the Barlo district, a football pitch has been built at the "Große Allee" playground.

JUNGE UNI in Bocholt: New semester in new rooms

14 September is "Open Day" at the Bocholt "LernWerk" // New programme is online

The JUNGE UNI in Bocholt is once again presenting a varied programme in the 2024/2025 winter semester that offers something for all children and young people aged 6 to 18. Registration opens on 5 September 2024 and offers and courses can be booked online from then on.