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Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-11 years to come and socialise, play freely, learn about the world around them and take part in activities like;
- arts and crafts
- cooking
- gardening
- group games
- sports
The sessions are led by the children, they choose what they would like to do in their youth clubs and plan their activities. Snacks and drinks are available in all sessions.
All welcome, no need to book.
Mon 11th - Fri 15th August
11am - 3pm each day
We provide children who are on means tested FSM a place to come and enjoy 4 hours of sports and activities. They will also receive a meal and snack whilst attending. The sports and activities include fencing, archery, axe throwing, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and much more. We deliver some enrichment sessions as well based around leading a healthy lifestyle, including making a meal from scratch, smoothie making and more.
Mon 21st - Fri 25th July
11am - 3pm each day
We provide children who are on means tested FSM a place to come and enjoy 4 hours of sports and activities. They will also receive a meal and snack whilst attending. The sports and activities include fencing, archery, axe throwing, dodgeball, football, gymnastics and much more. We deliver some enrichment sessions as well based around leading a healthy lifestyle, including making a meal from scratch, smoothie making and more.
Multi-sport sessions for all children and young people aged 5-16. Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book
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Monday to Thursday: 21st July - 15th August
Kenton School Week 1-4 from 13.00-15.00pm
Kenton Park Sports Centre Week 1-4 16.00-18.00pm
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Outreach Project
Monday to Thursday - Weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00pm
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
- we offer small group work and activities
- we have a quiet or calm space for young people to chill out in
- parents/carers are welcome to have a pre-visit and to discuss individual needs prior to the activities
The Department of Education Holiday Activity Fund programme is to support young
Outreach Project
Monday to Thursday
New Mills Estate weeks 1,2,4 & 6 from 16.00-18.00 Please contact Hat-Trick on 0191 242 4894 to book a place.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
The Owl Tree Childrens Café CIC is a parent support group offering a safe, affordable and accessible space for parents and children up to the age of 7 years. We offer a range of activities and classes in our building, including a sensory room. At the heart of our building is our themed play café, offering weekly themed activities, songs, crafts and sensory play.
Themed and sensory play sessions
Funded spaces are available
for more information go to www.theowltreechildrenscafe.com
or call 07536 060607
Run by the NSPCC, Childline is a free, private and confidential service where children and young people under the age of 19. This includes those with additional needs or disabilities. You can talk to a counsellor about any issue they’re facing.
Online, on the phone, anytime.
Enable young people with SEN the opportunity to access activities which support and encompass Recovery & Mental Health Awareness.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 6 week programmes
- 2hr weekly sessions
- Regular reviews
- Focus on Recovery & Mental Health
- 16-25 year olds
Physical Wellbeing
Walks, small exercise sessions, sports activities
Self-Reflection
Emotional literacy, journaling, scrap booking
The CAN project helps 16-25 year olds from Newcastle and Gateshead who may require support to transition into adulthood or make steps towards improving their confidence and reducing isolation. CAN aim to support young adults to overcome any barriers affecting them to move forward in their lives.
A mentor programme with a difference, it connects them with someone who can provide assistance tailored to their needs and ambitions. In the past, the programme has helped young people to:
Vinspired.com provides inspiring high quality volunteering opportunities to gain new experiences and skills for life for 14 - 30 year olds.
The Vinspired.com platform offers you the chance to:
Information booklets for carers who play a critical role in this journey through the care and support they offer to loved ones who also might need support at times.
Week 1: Mon 21 July 10 - 5pm, Wed 23 July 2.15 - 6.15, Fri 25 July 2pm - 6pm.
Week 2: Mon 28 July 11am - 4pm, Wed 30 July 10.30 - 4pm, Fri 01 Aug 11am - 4pm.
Week 3: Mon 04 Aug 11am - 4pm, Wed 06 Aug 2pm - 6pm, Fri 08 Aug 2pm - 6pm.
Week 4: Mon 11 Aug 9.30am - 5pm, Wed 13 Aug 9.30am - 5pm.
Week 5: Mon 18 Aug 11am - 3.30pm, Wed 20 Aug 10.30am - 4pm, Fri 22 Aug 2pm - 6pm.
Monday to Thursday 10am-2pm
Stepney Bank Stables is a charity providing opportunities for young people aged 8 to 18 to learn all about how to communicate with and care for horses. Through that they develop key skills including teamwork, perseverance, confidence and responsibility. Please email for a form to book.
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 1.7 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support.
As a digital service, Shout has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
Multi sports holiday club including Centre functional movements, dodge ball, football, tag games plus many more.
Contact Rhys rhys@allstarsport.co.uk for further information
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Monday 21 July, Tuesday 22 July
Monday 28 July, Tuesday 29 July
Monday 4 August, Tuesday 5 August
Monday 11 August, Tuesday 12 August
9.45-1pm daily
Multi-Sport holiday club with additional enrichment workshops of sports leader, healthy eating, hydration and nutrition.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun
A range of activities will be on offer these will include cooking, physical activities, enrichment activities such as arts & crafts and fun, engaging ways to learn about food and nutrition.
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
- We have a quiet/calm space for young people to chill out in.
- Activities can be adapted if needed
- We can offer peer support if required
- Parents/carers can contact staff to discuss individual needs.
Football club offering free multi sport activities over the holidays
Usually we run a football club which takes pride in offering football for all regardless of ability, gender, religion.
Monday 4 August - Thursday 7 August 2025
Monday 11 August - Thursday 14 August 2025
Monday 18 August - Thursday 21 August 2025
Time: 10am to 2:30pm
CIC providing support to young people at risk of criminal exploitation (ages 14-25)
This is a warm, caring and kind place because:
Monday 18th August - Thursday 21st August 09:00 - 15:30,
Tuesday 26th August - Friday 29th August 09:00 - 15:30
Company of Other is a dance theatre group based in Walker.
Get your young one moving and making friends this summer holiday! Led by choreographer Michael Heatley, Company of Others Summer Dance Intensive offers four days of free dance workshops for 6-12 year olds and 12-17 year olds. Full of fun, creativity, and performance!
Dates: Tuesday 5th - Friday 8th August Times: 9:30am-1pm (6-12yrs) 1pm-4:30pm (12-17yrs)
Referral of Young Person (0-18 years old) Self-referral, referral by a parent, carer, G.P., school or relevant professional.
Single Point of Access (SPA)
The Single Point of Access (SPA) is for young people with a GP in in Newcastle and Gateshead requiring a mental health assessment or intervention.
Referrals will be reviewed and triaged so young people are referred to the right service at the right time for onward assessment and treatment or advice and guidance.
NBC Fun & Fitness Activities: hot nutritious meal and healthy snacks; games, sports; arts and crafts; music, dance and movement, trips to parks and gardens, Maths, English, Science Tutoring Activities from KS1 to GCSE
This is a warm, kind, caring space because -
