Clubs & Activities

Family activities and groups allow you to reconnect as a family, reduce stress and strengthen family relationships. More importantly it's fun to get out and join in activities, groups of trips. Keep an eye on our facebook page, Crea8ing Community for activities and events throughout the year!

Crea8ing Community Facebook

Have a look on facebook and see what's on!

There are so many clubs, events and activities that you can get involved with either as a volunteer helper or as a member. They will all provide you with ways to build your skills and experience from communication, presentation or team working to confidence, time management and commitment.

Whether looking for a job, applying for courses or apprenticeships, if you have been involved in a club or organised activity, potential employers will know that you must have acquired some of these skills.

It's also a great way to make new friends, have fun and create new networking opportunities. Some clubs and activities are provided free.

Sports

Join your school or local sports club. Whether that's cycling, archery, tennis, football, rugby, rock climbing, dance, yoga, zumba, cricket or just going to the gym. Being part of a club starts your networking experience and gives valuable skills that employers like to see.

Take a look at some of these external websites for ideas and information:
Fencing - http://www.rtwfencingclub.com/code/index.html
Fusion sports centres - http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/
Yoga - http://www.teenyoga.co.uk/
Martial arts - http://www.martialartsclubs.co.uk/index.aspx

Woodcraft Folk

A movement for young people with groups across the country. Activities including woodcraft, games, camping and much more.

Scout Groups

One of the oldest organisations, offering exciting activities and opportunities. Earn your badges and develop survival, first aid, cooking or organisational skills. It provides a basis for many skills required in both real life and the world of work.

http://scouts.org.uk/home/

Cadets

RAF, Army and Sea (Navy) Cadets offer some fantastic experiences including flying sailing and shooting.

Or find out about the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) - experience a little of everything.

Enjoy weekend and annual camps where you learn survival skills and spend time with others from across the country.

Find out if there's a centre near you. Uniforms are often provided free of charge and other costs are minimal.

http://armycadets.com
http://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
http://www.sea-cadets.org

Performing Arts

There are many amateur dramatics clubs and some even offer free classes. Maybe singing or music is more your thing.

Take advantage of what your school provides or find out what's on in your area. If there's a theatre near you, try asking there too.

Stagecoach- http://www.stagecoach.co.uk
Perform - http://www.perform.org.uk

Volunteering

There are many organisations that require volunteers. Set up and run a local youth club or work in retail and catering. Get real work experience, build confidence and develop many skills required for work. If you are 17 or 18, why not join the National Citizen Service and take part in a nationally recognised scheme.

There are even voluntary activities you can do from home!

For more information get in touch with us and we can help you take the steps necessary to become involved.

Vinspired - http://vinspired.com
Do it - http://www.do-it.org.uk

Enterprise

Join an enterprise scheme or start a small business of your own. The founder of Facebook launched the site when he was still a student. Could you be the next 'big thing?' Or are you just looking for ways to earn some money whilst gaining valuable skills? Contact us for ideas and support on how you can go about doing this.

Book Clubs

Maybe you're more into books. Join a book club where you get to share thoughts on what you have read and socialize with others. Develop your literacy skills and begin networking. You never know who you may meet. Or be bold and set one up yourself. It's a good way to catch up with friends regularly or a way to meet new like-minded people.

The Scholastic Book club is an online club you can join for free and get some ideas. http://clubs-kids.scholastic.co.uk/