PEABODY’S Waltham Forest Youth Programme
Chingford Youth Club (5 Ching Way, Chingford London E4 8YD)
- Monday 5pm-7pm, 8-12 years: various workshops which will be advertised and chill time where young people get to socialise while playing pool, table tennis, PS4 etc.
- Wednesday 4pm-6pm, 8 years+: Multi-sports with Tottenham Hotspur. Young people take part in football and basketball drills and matches, dodge ball and healthy eating workshops.
- Thursday 5pm-7pm, 8-12 years: Film Club were young people get to watch films and then review them online via ‘into film’. They can also take part in competitions and filming workshops.
On Thursday evenings in Chingford we’ve also introduced a youth club for children over 12. Here they can take part in a self-development programme called Break the Cycle. We’re also developing a radio station where young people can take part in radio broadcasting, editing, mixing, recording and journalism.
Leytonstone Youth Club (Langthorne Park Pavilion, London E11 4YG)
- Thursday 5pm-7pm, 8 years+: Youth club consisting of various workshops (including the radio station) and chill time with games.
Leyton (100 Oliver Road, London E10 5YJ)
- Friday 4pm-6pm, 8 years+: Leyton youth club is our latest club to open. It takes place at the Leyton Score building in partnership with Leyton Orient. Activities include chill time and various workshops such as developing a radio station. We’ll be introducing sporting activities soon.
For further details regarding Peabody youth activities in Waltham Forest please email our Youth Programmes Co-ordinator, Douglas Muhammed or call 020 3828 3987)
Run a range of sessions that focus on the arts and dance activities. These sessions are based at Paradox Centre, 3 Ching Way, Chingford, E4 8YD.
This includes:
Every Term-time Monday 4.30-6.30 – Ages 9-15. Activities include:
- Studio room: Commercial street dance
- Reception: Chill out zone
- Hall: Cooking, drama, leadership activities, and food
Every Term-time Friday 4-7pm – Ages 6-16. Activities include:
- Street Dance
- For more information please contact the team at leadersacademyenquiries@gmail.com
YMCA Walthamstow Youth Services has a broad range of fun and informative activities for young people including sports and hair and beauty, workshops, trips, events and sexual health drop-in service.
These are free drop-in sessions. There’s no need to book.
Tuesday: 3-5 pm: Multisport & 6-8 pm: Basketball
Wednesday: 4-6 pm: Girls club + LGBTQ & 6-8 pm: Youth club (arts & crafts, video games)
Friday: 6-8 pm: Basketball
Address: YMCA Walthamstow Youth Services (East London), 642 Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 3EF
Phone: 020 8509 4600
Email: info@ymcaeastlondon.org.uk
Try some activities online at the YMCA Digital Youth Centre.
WF Youth Hubs providing young people with a safe space to socialise and spend time in their neighbourhood. Activities include games, music and podcast production classes, crafts, cooking and food, indoor sports, homework club, and mentoring. Most of the sessions are aimed at 11 to 25-year-olds, but also have some junior sessions for 9 to 12-year-olds.
- Every Tuesday during the term time. Junior sessions in this location are for ages 9 to 12 years. Walthamstow Family Hub, 313 Billet Road, E17 5PX.
- Wednesdays 3.30-5.30pm, 11 – 16 yrs old, free entry, light refreshments provided. The Parish Church Hall of St Peter & St Paul, The Green Walk, Chingford, E4 7EN.
- YMCA Walthamstow: 6-8 pm every Wednesday, youth club for 11-19 yrs old (arts & crafts, board games, video games).
- Every Wednesday 3.30-5.30pm, 11-18 yrs old, free entry, no need to book, Leyton Manor Park, Capworth Street, London, E10 5GJ.
- Every Thursday 4.30-6.30pm, 11-25 yrs old, free entry, no need to book, Pastures Centre, 15 Davies Lane, E11 3DR.
Sessions are free, but you need to register in advance. Call 020 8496 2442 or email treasuremekidslondon@gmail.com.
Free activities for young people aged 11-19 in Waltham Forest.
Monday
3-5pm Mobile Youth Van at Atlee Terrace (term time). Cooking, Arts & Crafts, games and Playstation.
6:30-8:30 Priory Court youth club with Basketball coaching from Flames Basketball.
Tuesday
3:30-4:30 – Football sessions with Footstepz at Abbotts Park Leyton.
3:00-5:00 – Mobile Youth Van in Wood Street in Troubridge Square. Cooking, Arts & Crafts, games and Playstation.
5:30-7:30 – Langthorne Park Youth Club. Football, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Table Tennis and Pool.
Wednesday
3:30-5:30 – Mobile Youth Van and Flames Basketball coaching. Cooking, Arts & Crafts, games and Playstation.
Thursday
3-5 – Mobile Youth Van at Priory Court Youth Centre with sports coaching. Cooking, Arts & Crafts, games and Playstation.
Phone: 0208 0905045 / 07852175627 Helen Perry (Branch Manager)
Email: helen.perry@worthunlimited.co.uk
Tuesday Youth space – 5pm-7pm
This a chance for young people to engage with activities in the centre. Suitable for walk- ins and anyone aged 8-16 is welcome. Activities include boxing, football, arts and crafts, air hockey, table tennis, pool and snooker.
Wednesday Youth Space, 5-7pm, for any young people who have signed up for our clubs.
Our Space, Fridays once a month, 6pm-8:30pm, age 14+
Vibez and Essence, Thursday once a month 6pm-8pm, age 11-24
Address: The Outset Centre, 2A Grange Road, E17 8AH
Phone: 07983732093
Email: niag@projectzerowf.co.uk
Fill in an online form to find out more information.
SalaamPeace – E17 8QR
Multisports and football activities for children from age 3-16, parent and child sessions, as well as women’s fitness classes.
Phone: 07940 226322
Email: contact@salaampeace.org
Free Fitness Classes – E10 6PY
Get active with free sports and wellbeing sessions. Open to all.
The Sports & Wellbeing Programme will be held at Leyton Sports Ground, 485 High Rd, London E10 6PY
SATURDAY 3-4pm – Inclusive Cricket and Multisports sessions – ages 6-14 yrs old
For more information and to join the sessions:
Email: Feel.Good@walthamforest.gov.uk
These are inclusive fun, musical play sessions for young children run by Soundcastle. We explore musical instruments and singing and make our own music! This group is about building confidence and connection to others.
Join on Tuesdays in term time:
- 10-11am at the Paradox Centre, 5 Ching Way, E4 8YD
- 3.30 – 4.30pm in at Leytonstone Toy Library/Langthorne Park, Birch Grove, London E11 4YG.
- Drop-in!
- The dates for this term are:
Jan: 21st ,28th Feb: 4th, 11th, 25th
March: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
(No session 18th Feb for half-term)
- Contact: gail@soundcastle.co.uk
2. Musical Beacons 1 to 1 sessions for families with disabled and neurodivergent early years children
- 30 minute sessions offered at Leytonstone Toy Library on Tuesday afternoons
- These are fun, playful sessions for one child/one family group.
- They are ideal for children who struggle to take part in other group sessions.
- These are free but you have to pre-register to attend.
- Contact: Gail@soundcastle.co.uk for more information.