School age activities
Find a youth club
Find a youth club or centre near you:
https://www.medway.gov.uk/directory/17/find_a_youth_club_or_centre
SHINE
Youth activities for young people with additional needs including life-skill workshops Wednesdays 6pm to 8.30pm at The Youth Hub Woodlands Road ME7 2BX
Cubs, Beavers and Scouts
Learn new skills, make new friends! Find your local group at https://scouts.org.uk
Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides
Developing self-confidence, building friendships, learning new things and having fun.
Contact for your nearest session: 0800 999 2016
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk
Become a ROCC Star
Rivermead Outreach Community Challenge (ROCC) offers respite activities for children and young people during the school holidays.
Initially the programme supported children and young people aged 11-18 who were diagnosed with ASD. However, because of the success of the programme, and in response to feedback from families, they are now able to offer a primary provision too. ROCC Stars was born.
What’s on offer:
- A holiday club for children aged five to adult
- Six hour respite care for families during the school holidays
- A range of appropriately stimulating and diverse activities that will engage, challenge and support progress
- An opportunity for children and young people to take ownership of their own experiences through group planning and evaluation
As well as ASD, they are also now able to support children with significant and multiple learning difficulties and those with limited to no verbal communication.
For more information on ROCC (aged 11 to adult) email: rocc@rivermeadinclusivetrust.org and for ROCCstars (5-11 years) email: roccstars@rivermeadinclusivetrust.org
Lego Club
Nucleus Arts – Lego Club
First Saturday of every month
2 – 4pm
Ages 4+
First child £4, each additional child £1
Children as young as four can come and play – there are plenty of Lego bricks to go round!
t: 01634 812108
Soccer Saturdays
At Strood Sports Centre
in partnership with Anchorians FC
Mini Kickers
5-6 years – 9-10am (Outdoor 3G)
Kool Kickers
7-8 years – 9-10am (Outdoor 3G)
Slick Kickers
9-11 years – 9-10am (Outdoor 3G)
Members: £2
Non members: £3
(Pay as you go)
Want to dance?
For 11-18s and adults
Monday at Spotlites Theatre Chatham – 14-18s
6-7pm £4.50 Intermediate Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary
Wednesday at Spotlites Theatre Chatham – 13-18s
6.30-7.30pm £4.50 Beginners Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary
Monday at Spotlites Theatre Chatham – 18+
7-8pm £6.50 Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary
Friday at Spotlites Theatre Chatham – 11-13s
6.30-7.30pm £4.50 Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary
Tuesday at Brunswick House Maidstone 11-18s
6.45-7.30pm £4.50 Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary
Want to act?
Try our Youth Theatre, singing lessons and show choir too!
t: 01634 829468
Woodlands Youth Centre
What’s on at Woodlands?
Monday
5-6pm – at Woodlands – The Equality Cafe – £1
For young people aged 13-19. A drop in session for young people who want to make sure that LGBT voices are represented.
6.30-9pm – at Woodlands – HANGOUT – £1
For young people aged 13 – 19. Open session, Enjoy a range of youth activities along with music workshops.
Tuesday
6.30-9pm – Detached Session
Street based work in various locations around Gillingham and Twydall. Check our Facebook page for more information. Working with young people to develop projects based on their ideas, needs and interests.
Wednesday
6-8.30pm – at Woodlands – SHINE – £1
For young people aged 10 – 18. Open session. Youth activities for young people with additional needs including life skills workshops Duke of Edinburgh.
6.30-9pm – Detached Session
Street based work in various locations around the Gillingham and Twydall. Working with young people to develop projects based on their ideas, needs and interests.
Thursday
6.30-9pm – at Woodlands – IMPACT – £1
For young people aged 13 – 19. Enjoy a range of life skill based activities including cooking workshops and Duke of Edinburgh Award.
6.30-9pm – Detached Session
Street based work in various locations around the Gillingham and Twydall. Working with young people to develop projects based on their ideas, needs and interests.
Friday
6-8.30pm – at Woodlands – JUNIOR HANGOUT – £1
For young people aged 8 – 15. Open session. Enjoy a range of youth activities along with senior member training.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WoodlandsYouthCentreGillingham
e: youth.enquiries@medway.gov.uk
Medway Sport
Multi Sport Club
Join our friendly multi-sport disability club at Medway Park. Whatever your ability or level of disability, our coaches will get your active. Sports include wheelchair tennis, badminton, table tennis, netball, new age kurling, boccia, and more.
Every Wednesday 5.30pm to 7pm. £3 per session (first session free, no charge for parent/carer).
Contact medwaysport@medway.gov.uk or call 01634 338184.
Fun Disability Swim Session
A brand new fun and friendly swimming session in the Hydrotherapy Pool at Strood Leisure Centre. Whatever your swimming ability or level of disability, the warm water will help with mobility and perfect environment to get you active. Sports include; water basketball, water volleyball, water polo, relay races, sinkers, hoops or just a general splash around in a friendly environment.
Every Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm. £3 per session (parent/carer goes free)
Extra sessions on Monday 4pm to 5pm throughout School Holidays – Monday 22nd July, Monday 29th July, Monday 5th August, Monday 12th August, Monday 19th August & Monday 2nd September only.
Contact medwaysport@medway.gov.uk or call 01634 338184
Squirrells – Riding School
Website https://squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
Address: 116 Common Road, Chatham ME5 9RG
Phone: 01634 681000 or 07713 323968
Hours:
Open · Closes 8:00 PM
Squirrells riding school are able to accommodate children with a physical disability if they are able to use a mount box to climb onto the horse.
They welcome children with ASD and special needs.
Club AUsome
Sensory swim session
Hydrotherapy sessions for ASD children, every Thursday
When: every Thursday
Where: Strood Sports Centre, Watling Street, Strood ME2 3JQ
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Places: 7 children places (7 places for adult) please telephone Strood Sports Centre to book or you can book online.
Book your place, using the link: https://apps.medway.gov.uk/leisurebookings/
You will need to log in as a guest in order to book or alternatively phone Strood Reception Team on 01634 333948
Hydrotherapy is recommended for children with ASD by our physiotherapist as this helps the child with physical exercise, can be calming and make friends and have fun.
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Published on: 19 February, 2025
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