Careers Advice Drop in sessions for 16-19 year olds living in Newcastle

We can offer advice about 

• careers and jobs, 
• apprenticeship vacancies and applications, 
• training opportunities
• study options such as 6th form, college courses or study programmes.

Drop in!

Job Club for 16-19 year olds that live in Newcastle

We offer:

Welcome to Circus Central, Newcastle's finest Circus Arts hub! We bring people of all ages and abilities together to have fun, develop skills, perform, and gain qualifications. At Circus Central, you become part of a thriving community. We offer something for everyone from the curious beginner to the die-hard professional! We also offer provision for schools, community organisations and events.

We're a circus school! You can learn to fly in the air on a trapeze, silks or aerial hoops, do acrobatics, walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, juggle, hula hoop, and more.

Couch to 2k – is our new pilot project improving young people’s fitness, health and well-being. Referrals come via Paediatricians at The Great North Children’s Hospital. Our Youth Workers then support young people to run 3 times per week in Leazes Park Newcastle, building up to a timed 2K at the end of 4 weeks. To encourage participation and remove barriers for young people to get involved, each young person receives an e- voucher to purchase sports clothes, trainers etc. and they also receive a basic fit-bit watch and Children’s Foundation water bottle.

Following on from a successful 2020 summer scheme we now offer a weekly kids surf club suitable for 8-16 year old’s at various times throughout the year. This is in partnership with South Shields Surf School with an emphasis on fun and fitness in a friendly environment. Instructor lead sessions provide children with an opportunity to try something new, meet new people, engage in a physical activity and learn new skills.

We offer a range of outdoor and adventure activities including canoeing, paddle boarding, climbing, multisports, Duke of Edinburgh, coasteering, archery and loads more.

We accomodate school parties from year 2 upwards. Our activities and packages can be delivered on-site at your school or off-site, dependent on the activity. We have lots of options to choose from, with a huge variety of activities available. Our primary school options focus on skills such as resilience, problem solving, planning, and leadership.

We use a range of venues around the North East.

We offer children aged 6-14 the opportunity to gain skills for life from practical skills, to life skills, to nights away experiences.

Dance City is a vibrant and friendly place where people come together to take part, enjoy, experience and talk about dance; where professional and aspiring dancers meet, learn and train; somewhere to watch world class dance performances and somewhere for all to come along and get involved in dance. People come to Dance City to socialise, learn new skills, keep fit and active, train professionally and find out more about dance. This all takes place under one roof, in our purpose-built dance-house, in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Youth group is a great place to make new friends, explore new hobbies and stay active. It’s a chance for children to have their voice heard and plan projects, trips and activities including

• sports,
• team building, 
• smoothie making, 
• arts and crafts, 
• issue-based workshops, 
• social action projects 
• youth voice. 

Come and join us for a cup of tea and make new friends in a safe space. No need to book, just pop in. 

Young people get involved with a range of different activities including; 

• team building
• cooking
• sports
• arts and crafts
• issue-based workshops 
• social action projects which involve the community and youth voice. 

We run drop in and closed groups for children and young people. Some of these are focused around a particular activity (such as Sporty Legs, where we play sports and explore faith together) and others are focused around a particular location (like the Byker and Walker bubbles that currently meet once a week). We even run a bible study using board games to explore faith! All these spaces are shaped by the young people that attend, and include space to have fun, learn new skills, and grow together. We also run toddler groups for families with younger children.

Tyneside Outdoors (TO) provides out-of-doors fun activities in and around Tyneside for young people aged 11 - 16 years old.  We meet each week in local parks, playing a range of games and activities and also take part in regular trips and activities at other local places, such as the beach or other countryside spaces.  We also provide bike activities such as BMX, Mountain Biking and bike repair activities.

Please check out the website for further details.

Stepney Bank Stables - Young people building confidence and connection through horses

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. 

We know being a parent can be difficult at times. So, the aim of this course is to provide down to earth, straight talking parenting advice, tips and tools to support you in your parenting role.

Topics covered are:

• Looking after yourself as a parent

• Why children behave the way they do

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 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. 

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 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. 

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 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. 

For ages 11-14 years

Our FREE sessions are a safe space for children 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. 

Our FREE

All the sessions will consist of a range of activities; arts and crafts, sport, games, team building, health and well being projects and much more. 

All sessions are free of charge. A registration from must be filled in for each child/young person. Food and drinks are provided at all sessions. 

Wednesdays 15.30 - 17.00 for 5 to 11 year olds

All the sessions will consist of a range of activities:

• arts and crafts, 
• sport, 
• games, 
• team building, 
• health and well being projects and much more. 

Juniors - sessions are for children aged 5-12 years old

Our FREE junior sessions are a safe space for children aged between 5-16 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. 

Amidst growing concerns around the Cost of Living Crisis, our team began to compile a list of resources and where to find help to share with the Connected Voice staff. As the list grew, we felt it would be helpful to share this information publicly on our website.

Join our free gaming and multi-sports sessions open to 8 - 11-year-olds.

Monday, 4pm - 5pm: Indoor multi-sports

Tuesday, 4pm - 5pm: Rooftop pitch football

Tuesday, 4pm - 5pm: Gaming

Thursday, 4pm - 5pm: Indoor multi-sports

Friday, 4pm - 5pm: Rooftop pitch football

Friday, 4pm - 5pm: Gaming

To Book: Visit nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle

At Sensory Baby we focus on supporting babies aged 0-12months with their all-round development. Come and engage your child’s senses in this fun and interactive session.