Youth Projects
Our youth provision has gone through a big change. See below at what we are offering young people!
Monday and Wednesday afterschool clubs (15:15 to 17:30)
We want to continue to provide young people with a safe space where they can spend time with friends and learn the social skills they need in life, so we decided to keep the after-school clubs in our hub space.
Monday’s session is for year 6 to year 11 and includes games, craft, sport, and a hot meal cooked by our wonderful chef Mary (served around 17:00). No preregistration required, just turn up and take part.
Wednesday’s session is for year 7 to year 13 (a chance for the older group to have a dedicated space) and this includes games, craft, sport, and snacks. Again, no preregistration required, just turn up and take part. It’s also an opportunity to get support for applications and interviews for the elder attendees from our amazing youth staff.
Active Wednesdays (18:00 to 20:00)
We want to provide a space for sports and leisure activities, so we have changed our evening provision to active youth sessions for year 7 to year 13.
The main hall is a dedicated space for roller skating for all abilities. We have a member of staff who is more than happy to help teach you how to skate but equally you can come and enjoy the space a place to skate around. You can bring your own skates or use the ones that we have.
The hub space is a dedicated space for table tennis. We have a member staff who is happy to take you on or teach you some tricks to becoming a better table tennis player. It’s a great sport to let off some of that stress and improve your fitness.
You are more than welcome to come and watch, if you don’t want to participate and we are always open to suggestions about what we can provide. There is no preregistration, just turn up and get involved.
Cooking with Mary (Mondays 18:00 to 19:00)
We want to provide helpful workshops that expand the horizons. This term we are running a workshop with our chef Mary, in which she teaches you the ins and outs of cooking whether that’s knife skills, handling raw meat and kitchen dos and don’ts. In the final week there is an opportunity for family to attend and be cooked for by the attendees!
With limited space and resources, to participate in this workshop you will need to book via this link
Our partners
We work closely with Oasis Academy Silvertown, and our youth team deliver and support mentoring and clubs in school each week.
Trips
Each year we take a group of young people on trips. In the past, this has included bowling, trampolining, go-karting and residentials. Our residentials are a chance to get out of the city, build stronger relationships and grow via our workshops. Keep an eye out on our social media page and notice board (in BV Hall) for more information.
Britannia Village summer scheme
For three weeks every summer, we organise a popular holiday scheme in Britannia Village. It’s an exciting and varied programme that offers young people (aged 15 – 21) opportunities to connect, explore, learn and reach beyond their comfort zones. In previous years, around 300 young people have taken part.
Our programme will run from 27th July to 13th August (Monday to Thursday), and our young leaders will be a part of the planning and delivery of activities including, sports, craft, indoor games and workshops.
Applications for young leaders open on the 1st May via this link
For 5 – 14-year-olds wanting to attend the scheme, the booking page will be active in June (date to be confirmed).
What you’re saying...
"Youth Club is a place you feel free to experience new activities and try new opportunities. A place you are able to bond with other people. And a place you are involved to achieve things you didn't know you could." – youth club member, 17 years old
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"Youth Club gives me a sense of belonging in this area I wouldn’t have without it. I've made so many good friends here.” – youth club member, 16 years old
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My confidence and aspirations have grown hugely since I started coming. The youth workers actually welcome you, value you, listen to you and want to involve you in everything" – youth club member, 16 years old
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"Youth club has helped me become more social – get out of the house (my comfort zone), meeting new people and making friends.” – youth club member, 15 years old
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“I have developed skills, experience and confidence (so much confidence!) That will help me for LIFE!!!" – youth club member, 15 years old
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"Youth Club has definitely helped me become a better person - it's helped me stay out of trouble at a time when others were getting into antisocial behaviour, dealing and fighting.” – youth club member, 16 years old
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“It’s given me family, friends, something to look forward to each week.” – youth club member, 18 years old
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"I have a better idea now than ever before of where I want to go and what I can achieve in life. It’s also amazing looking back to see everything I've come through.” – youth club member, 18 years old
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“Without the youth club, it’s hard to see what I would have ended up doing or where I would be right now" – youth club member, 16 years old
Need help?
No child or young person should ever feel unsafe or afraid to speak up about worries and concerns. Our youth team are ready to talk and support you in whatever way we can.
How we can help
On the phone: 07510661738
By email: donald@wsfroyaldocks.org
Form: We have paper forms that can be requested in our main office. Please speak to one of the team members.
Here are some links that you may find useful:
For information about drugs
For information about bullying
For information about relationships
For information about e-safety
We also offer mentoring in different forms, please speak to a member of the youth team to find out more.