Youth Ambition Summer Activities
1 August to 26 August 22
Throughout the summer holidays, there are opportunities to build upon existing interests or try new things. From trips, swimming, tennis, sports and ice skating to cooking, photography, music, dance and arts and crafts, there really is something for everyone and it's all FREE for 11- 19 year olds.
Come and join us from Monday - Thursday for fun filled days at either Littlemore or Northway.
Northway
Where? Northway Community Centre, Dora Carr Close, OX3 9RU
When? Monday to Thursday from 11:30am - 5pm
Littlemore
Where? Littlemore Community Centre, 46 Giles Road, OX4 4NL
When? Monday to Thursday from 11am - 4:30pm
Multi Sports session - Blackbird Leys
Where? Leys Pools and Leisure Centre, Pegasus Road, OX4 6JL
When? Every Friday from 6pm - 9pm
Littlemore - Paul: 07483 011060
Northway - Sophiyah: 07485 329917
or Contact us for more details - (registration will be necessary for all young people attending)Partner's Summer Activities
Oxford City Council is working with a number of partner agencies to ensure all children and young people aged 6 to 19 years can take part in a range of activities this summer.
For more information and to book - please click the organisations name or contact the providers directly.
*Some spaces may be limited so early booking is advised and registration will be required*Blackbird Leys CDI (Community Development Initiative) - FREE
Day trip to Thorpe Park - Ice Skating - Fashion Project - Music & Film - Street Art - VR - Tech - Sports - Swimming - Kids Cafe
When? 1st - 26th August - Mon - Fri (11am - 4pm) (refer to full timetable on website)
Who? all young people aged 9-18 yrs
Where? The Barn, Nightingale Avenue, OX4 7BU
Contact? youthmanager@leyscdi.co.uk or visit website (link in name)
Diversity Football League - FREE
Swimming - Self-Defence - Ice Skating - Games - Treasure Hunt - Museum - Camping - Boxing
When? 25th July - 26th August - Mon - Fri (11am - 4pm)
Who? all young people aged 8-14 yrs
Where? Florence Park, Cornwallis Road, Oxford, OX4 3PW
*water and light refreshments available*
EMBS Community College - Take 2 Summer Youth Club - FREE
When? 26th July - 17th August - Mon - Fri (10:30am - 3:30pm)
Who? all young people aged 8-16 yrs
Where? EMBS inside Templars Square Shopping Centre, OX4 3XT
Contact? Sam on 07883 867094 or visit website (link in name)
Name It Youth Project - FREE
Interactive games - Workshops - 1 to 1 support - Group Discussions - Bonfires - Cooking - Arts & Crafts
DROP IN SESSIONS: every Saturday from 23rd July - 3rd September:
Who? 7-16 years
Where? Barracks Lane Community Garden, OX4 2AP
Contact? Nafeesa at nafeesayouthworker@gmail.com
*Youth Festival 2022 (Camping Residential Trip): Friday 12th - Sun 14th August*
Rose Hill Junior Youth Club - FREE
Cricket - Badminton - Cooking - Gardening - Football - Games - Art - Lunch - Free Play
When? August 2022
Who? 5 - 10 yrs & 11 - 17 yrs (seperate sessions)
Where? Rose Hill Community Centre, Carole's Way, OX4 4HF
Contact? Aimee on 07721 755599 or visit page (link in name)
Barton Community Association
Sports - Cooking - Games - Arts & Crafts - Experiments - Movies - Karate - Zumba
When? 1st - 26th August - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Who? 6-11 yrs (10am - 2:30pm)
Sports - Cooking - Street Art - Youth Club - Gaming - First Aid - Gym & Fitness
When? 1st - 26th August - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Who? 11 + yrs (3:30am - 6:30pm)
Where? Barton Community Association, Barton Neighbourhood Centre, Underhill Circus, Headington, Oxford OX3 9LS
Contact? tyisha@bartoncommunityassociation.com or visit website for sessions & full timetable
Ark-T Creativity Camps
Activities?
*Create and get experimenting in your chosen daily masterclasses led by experienced artists from arts & crafts, dynamic drama and movement and *celebrate with discos, performances and exhibitions
Community: Explore by sharing & creating with others! Build friendships, develop wellbeing and experiment with group & solo art making in art and theatre
Environment: Use new materials, processes & approaches to explore your relationship with nature and the environment! Have fun creating art & theatre
Where? Drop off and pick up - Ark-T Centre, Crowell Road, OX4 3LN
When? Week 1: 15 - 19 August Community Inspired activities - 8:45 - 5pm
Week 2: 22 - 26 August - Environment Inspired activities - 8:45 - 5pm
Who can attend? All young people aged 6 - 13 yrs
Additional information
10 free spaces available / 10 discounted spaces / 20 full price - *includes breakfast, lunch and snacks*
*First come first served basis* - Book as many days as you would like by 31 July
For more info - contact Jo: 078250 39125
Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground
Bouncy castle - Ice Skating - Games - Cooking - Sports - Movie - Swimming - Arts & Crafts - Spa Day
When? 25th July - 19th August - Mon - Fri (10am - 4pm)
Who? all young people aged 8-13 yrs
Where? Blackbird Leys Road OX4 6HW
Cost? £5 per day or FREE if you receive 'free school meals'
Contact? Book at Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground or call 01865 236646
*cooked meal included - please refer to full timetable of activities on their website (link in name)
Pegasus Theatre - Body Politic & Project PT
Hip Hop Classes - T Shirt Designing - Sport Skills - Lifting - Boxing - Final Performance at Pegasus Theatre
When? 25th - 19th July - Mon - Fri
Who? 8-11 yrs (9 - 12:30pm)
12-16 yrs (1 - 4:30pm)
Where? Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Rd, Oxford OX4 1RE
Cost? £100 for week course
Contact? emj@bodypoliticdance.com or visit website (link in name)
*includes lunch / tea and t-shirt & fully funded places available if in receipt of free school meals*
Oxford Playhouse - Take Part
Play in a Week Cinderella:
When? 8th - 12th August - Mon - Fri (10 - 1pm)
Who? all young people aged 8-11 yrs
Comedy & Clowning:
When? 15th - 19th August - Mon - Fri (10 - 3pm)
Who? all young people aged 12-16 yrs
Where? BT Studio
Cost? £125 per week
Contact? participation@oxfordplayhouse.com or visit website (link in name)
The Parasol Project
Trampoline Park - Cinema - Bowling - Laser Tag - Canoe Trip - City Centre - Wolvercote - Thorpe Park
When? 25th July - 24th August - Mon - Fri (10am - 3pm) (refer to full timetable on website)
Who? 13 -19 yrs (inclusive of disabled young people)
Where? see timetable
Cost? £25-£30
5 Day Residential in Wales
When? 29th August - 2nd September
Who? 30 young people
Cost? £350 - Low support needs (basic level of adult supervision)
£450 - Medium support needs
£600 - High support needs (with personal care needs)
Contact? dan@parasolproject.org to book or call 01865 742816 (websites link in name)
*support with fees available*