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15. June 2026

Family15. June 2026

Bocholt Health Days offer a varied programme of activities

A varied programme of events from 28 June to 4 July 2026 // Yoga Day and dance event in Langenberg Park, as well as activities in the local neighbourhoods

From 28 June to 4 July 2026, the City of Bocholt is hosting the Bocholt Health Days, featuring a wide-ranging programme focusing on exercise, relaxation and healthy eating. The activities are aimed at all age groups and will take place in Langenberg Park and at local community centres. Residents can take part in the various hands-on activities free of charge and without prior registration.

09. June 2026

Children and youth09. June 2026

Information event on voluntary guardianship

The Bocholt Youth Welfare Office is looking for volunteers for guardianships in cooperation with SkF Bocholt e.V.

In cooperation with the Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen (SkF) Bocholt e.V., the youth welfare office of the city of Bocholt is looking for citizens who are willing to take on voluntary guardianship for children and young people. If parents are deprived of custody or underage refugees come to Germany unaccompanied, they need legal representation. An information evening on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, will introduce...

13. May 2026

Children and youth13. May 2026

New toddler play area in the Kubaai is opened

850 square metres of space for the little ones // Inclusive sand playground

This week, the city of Bocholt is officially opening the extension to the playground in the Kubaai neighbourhood to the public. New play and recreational elements have been created on around 850 additional square metres, supplementing the facilities for small children in particular. A particular focus of the project was the inclusive usability of the new facilities.

29. April 2026

Family29. April 2026

Bocholt takes part in nationwide campaign week for child day care

Child day care in the spotlight // Experience, inform, participate

As part of the nationwide campaign week for child day care, child day care providers are organising two special events for families and citizens with the support of the city of Bocholt at the beginning of May. A joint cycle tour and a varied day of action will offer insights into this important childcare service. The organisers cordially invite all interested parties to take part and exchange ideas.

20. April 2026

Family20. April 2026

Bocholt family planner 2027 is looking for contributors

Child Protection Association and City of Bocholt call for participation // Contributions from the fields of sport, culture and social affairs welcome // Closing date for entries is 29 May 2026

Kinderschutzbund Bocholt is once again publishing the popular family planner for 2027 in cooperation with the city of Bocholt. Associations and organisations that are committed to children and young people can now apply with their own contributions for the design. Mayor Christian Mangen has taken on the patronage of this project.

08. April 2026

Children and youth08. April 2026

25-year service anniversary: Gunnar Jungkamp celebrates with the city of Bocholt

City of Bocholt honours Gunnar Jungkamp for a quarter of a century in public service

On 1 April 2026, Gunnar Jungkamp celebrates his 25th anniversary with the city of Bocholt. The qualified social worker can look back on a varied career in the Youth and Family department. He is currently working as an official guardian with great commitment to the interests of children and young people.

24. March 2026

Children and youth24. March 2026

Further training for youth leaders in Bocholt

Extending your youth leader card: practical day with Willi Kisters

The city of Bocholt is offering a one-day refresher course for holders of the youth leader card at the Europahaus on 9 May 2026. Under the guidance of adventure educator Willi Kisters, participants can deepen their knowledge in theory and practice. The training serves to renew or reissue the youth leader card (JuLeiCa) and strengthens the quality of local youth work.

26. February 2026

Family26. February 2026

Dispatch of family passes for 2026 to start shortly

Delayed delivery due to technical problems // Review of proceedings announced for 2027

The city of Bocholt will be sending out family passes for the 2026 calendar year to citizens in the coming days. The dispatch had been delayed due to technical difficulties with an external service provider, but could now be initiated with an alternative solution. Those entitled will therefore receive their passes by post shortly.

27. January 2026

Children and youth27. January 2026

Committed young talent for youth work in Bocholt

Fit for the group: participants complete youth leader training in the city of Bocholt

Twelve dedicated participants successfully completed their youth leadership training in Bocholt in January. Over the course of two intensive weekends, the budding leaders from various clubs and associations acquired the necessary skills to lead youth groups. With this qualification, they are now well prepared to take on responsibility in local youth work.

19. January 2026

Children and youth19. January 2026

Information events on child day care

Date at VHS LernWerk // Information on concept, registration and costs // Exchange with day carers possible

The city of Bocholt invites interested parents to an information event on the childcare model of day care. A family-orientated service will be presented, which enables individual and flexible care in small groups, especially for children under the age of three.

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