Meet up, make friends and explore the fantastic activities on offer at the centre. For children with additional needs.
Events
Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families
Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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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
Afterschool club with free Access to IT, Internet, Table Football, Arts and Crafts
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Weekly kickboxing sessions.
Young People MUST be residents of Byker.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
An inclusive, powerful rock choir for ages 12 plus including adults and families at True Colours Theatre!
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Youth sessions for children aged 11+ who have started secondary school
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Visitors with autism or sensory needs can visit during quiet hour. We avoid making any excess noise to make the library quieter and calmer.
Come and build your skills and find pathways to new careers.
Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
You’ll get the chance to:
A group aimed at children with disabilities aged 5 to 13. Enjoy fun activities with others.
Join us at the centre and create your dragonfly masterpiece! For children and adults with disabilities, and their families.
Free swimming lessons for children and young people with SEND living in Newcastle.
A family friendly and inclusive outdoor activity session. Enjoy art, music and movement surrounded by nature. For disabled and non-disabled children and their families.
Inclusive and supportive sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with a learning disability.
For guidance, advice, support with a crisis or just a chat. For ages 13 to 17 years old (or 18 if you're in full-time education) living in Newcastle and Gateshead.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Children and young people with disabilities can enjoy the facilities at Tim Lamb Centre. This includes their soft play, sensory room, trampoline hall, and outdoor play garden.
A swim session for people with disabilities. Parents and carers are welcome.
Join us at the centre and create your dragonfly masterpiece! For children and adults with disabilities, and their families.
Session 1: Project Fusion - dance and beauty youth project
Session 2: Youth United - young people and asylum seekers
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building.
Weekly boxing sessions.
Just turn up, no need to book.
For ages 12 - 19 years.
Join us for planting and growing you own plants and vegetables, outdoor crafts and even cooking what we grow!
The perfect place to meet new friends, have fun and get free confidential advice and information
A safe space for young lads aged between 10-12 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Fun sport and friendly boccia session for SEND/disabled children and adults.
The Streetwise Project Workers offer young aged 13 - 19 years old who attend the Hub a chance to have their say.
A safe space to get support from Youth Workers.
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Dance and movement workshops for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and feel part of a
community. For children aged 7 - 12 years.
Family fun club Arts and Crafts session
Lads Friendship Group for 15-17 year olds ran by the Patchwork Project. Patchwork Project is a neighbourhood project aimed at working with those in the locality over a long period of time.
We work with all young people regardless of their background and experience of youth work.
We will always say hello!
It’s youth work without a building! Instead of you going to a club, workers come to you.
You might see them in the park or at the shops. Our workers are there to listen, chat, support, direct to other activities in the community and help make your neighbourhood a better place to live and for young people to feel safe.
0191 2115773
Using detached youth work principals to meet and get to know children and young people in the locality.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
An opportunity to learn new skills and play rugby themed games in an inclusive environment.
Enjoy playing in a band, work with professional gigging musicians and build valuable experience to get you and your band further in the music industry! Designed for young people aged 11 and upwards.
Rehearsals take place on set Mondays during term time. For more information, please see our event calendar. For any queries, please email us.
Young people come and make friends and take part in activities. Things like; sport, arts and crafts and team building. For aged 11 - 16 years
After School Group for ages 11-14 years. Activities include: djing & music, cooking, trips, PlayStation, pool and more
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people and teenagers on the streets of Benwell.
Enjoy a range of fun activities including arts, crafts, nature activities, alpaca care, and cooking. Children can make friends whilst parents can meet like minded parents and carers.
Session 1: Make A Difference - outreach activities project
Session 2: Homework club
Children 8 years and over.
To book contact: Siniece.hallway@ymcanewcastle.com or Pamela.hewitt@ymcanewcastle.com or call 07903 728884/07534448704
Open door access to youth workers and facilities.
Printed on May 1st 2026