We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
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We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
We're back this Summer with our Holiday Club. Sessions are for children aged 5–12. Children attend without their grown-ups (sorry adults!). We run sessions at Benwell Nature Reserve. Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. You can book single days or multiple days. Your child can take part in: fire lighting whittling and tool use den building woodland crafts nature walks and exploring games and team activities Each day, children help prepare and cook food on the fire. This builds confidence and independence.
We are hosting nine coach trips to various locations over the summer. A nutritious packed lunch for all children and parents/carers will be provided.
For ages 5 - 16 years.
These sessions vary over the summer holidays and are held on Mondays and Fridays on varying morning and afternoon sessions, between the hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm. For more information and to book, call the centre on 0191 261 6027.
We provide a fun, positive and engaging environment helping children develop as both players and people.
We are running two centre events, Circus workshop and a rave with bouncy castle, disco and entertainer.
For ages 5 - 16 years.
These sessions vary over the summer holidays and are held on Mondays and Fridays on varying morning and afternoon sessions, between the hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm. For more information and to book, call the centre on 0191 261 6027.
Our Summer Dance Intensive offers a week of dance, creativity and performance for children and young people. Led by professional choreographer, Michael Heatley, dancers will spend the week learning new skills. They will be creating original movement and working together to make a brand new performance piece to share with family and friends at the end of the week. Whether your young person already loves to dance, or is keen to try something new, this is a welcoming space to build confidence, make friends and be part of a creative team.
North East Dance are providing FREE Dance and Fitness Sessions for those who are in receipt of FREE school meals.
Session for children aged 8 to 12 years old.
To book, email Clare Thompson at clare@northeastdance.com
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
Come and watch Moana in this inclusive cinema experience. Our trips are designed to be inclusive, accessible and supportive. Children and young people can build confidence, make friends and create lasting memories.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
For children aged 5 to 10 years old. Join us this summer for lots of fun activities.
Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports
For ages 5 to 13 years.
For children aged 6 to 12 years.
*Now fully booked*
We provide a safe space for the children aged 5-10 years to explore and join in with activities that interest them and encourage them to try new activities.
For children aged 5 to 13 years.
Have fun on our 3D circus bouncy castle. For children with disabilities and additional needs, and their siblings.
Come along on our trip to Penshaw Monument and Herrington Country Park. It's a chance to try new things, make new friends and see new places.
For ages 8 to 13 years.
Each morning will begin at 10:00 and finish at approximately 15:00. On the days of trips the timings may be slightly different but this will be communicated well in advance.
The day is split into morning and afternoon activities. The mornings will be fun, interactive and creative activities. Such as: drones, coding, building towers, games, arts, gardening and languages.
Our holiday club is free for children who get free school meals. Your child can enjoy:
- Arts and crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Nerf Games
- Tag Games
- Den Building
- Team challenges and lots more fun activities.
We will also visit SafetyWorks where the children will learn new safety skills, build confidence and take part in fun activities.
Our amazing HAF provision for 8 to 12 year olds. There are amazing activities for everyone!
Everyday we have different activities in our zones.
Active zone - including sport, hip hop dancing, inflatables, forest activities, contemporary dance, martial arts, circus skills and more.
Nourish zone - Area focused on learning to cook from scratch and learn more about food and nutrition.
Creation zone - activities such as graffiti, arts and crafts, woodwork, rock bank, DJing skills, science workshops, Ukelele workshops, singing and much more.
For children aged 5 to 10 years old. Join us this summer for lots of fun activities.
Come invent, draw and make in our fun, family-friendly workshop!
For ages 5 to 12 years
Join us in the grounds of the Church of Our Lady near Seaton Delaval for a day of nature discovery, including scavenger hunts and searching for minibeasts. Just a short walk away, you can visit the National Trust's beautiful Seaton Delaval Hall, or watch the waves on Seaton Sluice Beach.
Newcastle Booster Club Summer HAF is fun and engaging. We offer exciting and engaging activities.
Some of the activities are
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Air-hockey
- Arts and crafts
- Organised trips to nearby parks, the aquarium, bowling, minigolf and Adventureland.
We have a calming space for children to chillout.
We provide hot nutritious healthy meals.
We visit the parks and other interesting places.
For ages 5 to 16 years
Fun Easter youth club for young girls aged 5-11 years.
We offer a range of offsite activities and sports day events. We provide a nutritious packed lunch with fresh ingredients. We use a mini bus to transport children and young people to the activity.
These sessions are open to young people from 8 - 18 years who are already current users of the project.
This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:
Come and watch Spiderman: Brand New Day in this inclusive cinema experience. Our trips are designed to be inclusive, accessible and supportive. Children and young people can build confidence, make friends and create lasting memories.
Neurofest is an inclusive, understanding and engaging celebration of Neurodiversity and Disability. The event will be a party-style event featuring a silent disco, face painter, and party games.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
Come along and spend some quality time as a family together and meet new people at our summer activities. Have fun with our arts & crafts, be creative and try new foods with our cooking sessions, enjoy some free play and get physical with our team sports.
Detached youth work in Walker
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Club.
We deliver inclusive fun and engaging sports sessions. These take place on young peoples doorsteps. Our staff are local people, they have a passion to support young people and try make a long lasting impact in the communities we operate in.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 to 11 years
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world.
Cricket sessions for families with children aged 5 to 12 years
Come and join us to practise life skills and make new friends.
Play, learn and make friends at our free sessions for children and young people.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Printed on July 31st 2026