Events

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. 

Join us for games, crafts, movies and sports

Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.

Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.

Lots of activities including messy play. Free snacks and juice are included.

Childcare for the holidays.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Come and join our fun and inclusive swimming sessions for all abilities.

Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.

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. 

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

A free service for parents/carers of children at any stage of their autism journey. Get support, advice and information on services available to you.

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:

STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!

Free packed lunch provided everyday.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

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. 

Classes to help you get ready for baby. Topics include; labour and birth, feeding your baby, practical tips and getting to know your baby.

Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.

Gentle and social walks in many different places. For adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

A friendly group for carers and babies. There are lots of games to play and activities to help your baby develop (0 to 12 months).

Our Summer Family Fundays are for the whole family. There are plenty of activities to suit all ages: 

• Arts & Crafts sessions 

• Bouncy Castle 

• Face Painting 

• Sports coach leading games and activities 

• Children’s Entertainers 

• Home-made cakes, quiches and pies for sale* 

• Hot and cold, food and drinks from our community Café* 

• Free healthy snack for every child 

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

Join us for a range of activities this summer. For children aged 5+.

EMTEP's HYPE (Helping Young People Evolve) HAF Summer 2026 programme for ages 8-16yrs provides enrichment, physical activity, alongside informal learning of healthy eating and balanced lifestyles. Hype provides both centre-based and outdoor activities. These include educational support, self-development workshops, group activities sports, team games, excursions, and trips. All is underpinned by EMTEP’s mentoring and befriending engagement with positive BAME role models.

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

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

Open door access to youth workers and facilities.

Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.

Join us for our exciting summer holiday club designed especially for children on free school meals! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 PM, we’ll provide a delicious hot meal, along with fresh fruit and water to keep everyone energized. The afternoons will be packed with fun games, engaging activities, and the chance to learn boxing skills in a friendly environment. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to make new friends, stay active, and enjoy a summer filled with laughter and learning. Don't miss out on the fun—come and join us!

Open for age 7 to 16 years.

A 5 week infant massage course to learn how to massage your baby. For babies 6 weeks to crawling

Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.

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.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

Parents can take their babies for weighing, feeding advice and advice from a health visitor.

Amazing free holiday activities (Table Tennis, dancing, cycling, football, street cricket and trips to trampoline and soft play for both kids and young people) for children and young people within the African community (5-17 years old) in physical activities, enrichment activities and serve free meals to all.

To book: Contact us on phone or email

This is a warm, caring and kind place to be because:

Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.

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.

Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.

Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!

Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.

Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.

A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.

Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.

Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.

Are you aged 16 to 19 (or 25 with an EHCP). Unsure about your next steps? Book in for a chat with a Careers Advisor.

A safe space to chat about men's issues and meet new people. For adults (18+) with a learning disability and autistic people.

A friendly interest and social group. It is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities or autism.

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