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NEW Programmes
Our Youth & Community team have a fantastic line up of activities this October Half Term! All sessions will be held on 3rd Floor in our Main Building on Church Way.
Glow in the Dark Slime Making | Tuesday 27th October | 10-11am or 1-2pm | £5 per child | Erupting potions, custom slime & glowing science creations to take home!
Monster Cupcake Decorating | Wednesday 28th October | 10-11am or 1-2pm | £5 per child | Learn piping skills, fondant monsters & build your own creepy treat box!
Pumpkin Carving & Crafts | Thursday 29th October | 10-11am or 1-2pm | £5 per child | Design your ultimate jack-o’-lantern, followed by arts & craft activities!
For more information about our Youth & Community programmes and to ask any questions, please contact a member of our team at community@ymcanorthtyneside.org, or by calling 0191 257 5434
Our Programmes
Youth Groups (Ages 11-16)
🫂Meet new friends, have fun, and find your community!
Our FREE weekly Youth Groups are the perfect place for young people aged 11–16 to connect and grow. Every session is packed with activities like sports, arts & crafts, cooking, and inspiring social action projects. Come along and join the adventure at the location that suits you best:
North Shields Youth Group
Willington Quay Youth Group
NEW Maths Sessions
🧮 “Maths time” that doesn’t end in frustration!
Maths disguised as play: Engaging games that spark genuine curiosity. A September confidence boost: No tears, no anxiety just fun with numbers. Expert guidance: Led by a specialist educator who makes concepts click. Spaces are strictly limited to keep it interactive.
- When: Fridays, 10:00am-11:00am
Story Explorers (Ages 5-8)
📚Unlock the magic of stories!
Join us every Monday for a creative adventure designed to boost your child’s confidence and language skills. Each week, we explore a new story theme, covering key learning areas in fun and innovative ways. It is the perfect place to learn, express, and imagine.
Curiosity Crew (Ages 8-12)
🗺️ Explore the world with purpose!
Curiosity Crew makes learning exciting by connecting History and Geography in engaging, topic-based units. This purposeful approach builds essential literacy and communication skills, empowering your child to express their ideas with confidence. It is education brought to life!
Science Club
🚀How does that work? Why does that happen? Will it explode!?
At Science Club, kids aged 7-12 years will get hands-on experiences of learning more about the magic that is all around us!
Theatre Club
🎭A club where kids aged 6-12 years can grow in confidence, develop teamwork skills, and nurture their creative thinking in a safe and fun environment while working towards an end of term production.
Leaders for Life
🌟Empower your future!
This 14-week course develops essential life and employability skills through engaging, co-designed sessions. We focus on building confidence and gently pushing participants out of their comfort zone, preparing them for success in their next steps.
Baby and Toddler Group
A nurturing space for children aged 0-4 to learn and boost their language development, improve motor skills and develop problem solving skills.
This FREE weekly group also provides parents with the opportunity to connect with others and experience a a sense of belonging within our community.
Your Space To Be You
🌈 A strictly confidential, safe group for young people (11-16) to navigate identity and belonging.
Why Join?
When & Where
YMCA Teesdale
Welcome to your local YMCA in Teesdale. We are a caring, friendly place where every person—from children to seniors—can find connection, positive support, and the resources they need to build a brighter future.
