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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.
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.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Boccia is simple to pick up, highly inclusive and great fun. Join us for fun training activities, friendly games and a welcoming group atmosphere.
Call in and talk about your application to Newcastle Homes. We can help with banding and uploading documents to your application.
Come and say hi between 10am-2pm.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
Online creative therapy group for parent carers. We offer support to SEN families as well as foster carers and adopters.
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.
STEM, Esports, Football, Sports, Virtual Dodgeball and more!
Free packed lunch provided everyday.
Come and join our fun and inclusive swimming sessions for all abilities.
We will be offering a safe and welcome environment for children to attend and participate in a range of physical and educational activities.
For ages 4-12
Come and join in with healthy cooking activities.
Join us this summer for fun, friendship, and exciting activities designed especially for children and young people with SEND ages 11 to 18 years!
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).
For women who are Refugee or Asylum experienced and/or are women of the Global Majority
Fortnightly movement sessions to connect to your body, be creative, spend time with others, and improve mental and physical health.
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.
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.
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
Our Summer HAF programme includes trips, physical activities and enrichment sessions.
Friendly soft play with two areas for different ages. 3 sessions available. Maximum of 10 children per session.
This course is suitable for the parents and carers of children aged 7 and over, who are experiencing low level emotional wellbeing difficulties. Get expert advice and evidence backed approaches to support your child.
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.
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:
Come along and chat to a Health Visitor. Ask any questions about bottle feeding , breast feeding and weaning.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Baby massage is a lovely way to enjoy time, and bond with your baby. It can help with colic, teething, and circulation.
Come along while you are pregnant or once baby is here. Meet other young parents, let baby play and get support.
Fun play sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with SEND, both diagnosed and undiagnosed.
Parents can take their babies for weighing, feeding advice and advice from a health visitor.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
Come along if you would like your baby weighed or have any questions. Please bring your child's red book.
Are you an unpaid carer living in Newcastle? Join our new music group just for carers – no experience needed!
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 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
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
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