Playscheme

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A scheme offering recreational activities for children.

    "Many children of working parents are cared for in the school holidays by playschemes run by the local authority, private establishments or Social Services. These provide various activities including sport, art and craft and outings to interesting places."

Example

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"Many children of working parents are cared for in the school holidays by playschemes run by the local authority, private establishments or Social Services. These provide various activities including sport, art and craft and outings to interesting places."

Etymology

From play + scheme.

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