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Youth Ambition Summer Activities

31 July to 25 August 23

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? Friday 4th, 11th, 18th August from 6pm - 9pm 

 

Littlemore - Shem: 07483 011068

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)

 

Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground

Bouncy castle - Ice Skating - Games - Cooking - Sports - Movie - Arts & Crafts - Gardening - Spa Day

When?         24th July - 18th 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

*meal included - please refer to full timetable of activities on their website (link in name)

 

Name It Youth Project - FREE 

Interactive games - Workshops - Sports - Group Discussions - Bonfires - Cooking - Arts & Crafts 

When:        every Saturday 10am-6pm

                   every Sunday & Monday (except 6th Aug) 12-4pm

                   from 22nd July - 2nd September

Who?         5-16 years 

Where?     Saturday: Barracks Lane Community Garden,  OX4 2AP

                  Sunday & Monday: 2nd Oxford Scout Hut, 121 Ridgfield Road, OX4 3BY

Contact?  Nafeesa at nafeesayouthworker@gmail.com

*Youth Festival 2022 (Camping Residential Trip):  Monday 14th - Wednesday 16th August*

 

Family Arena 

Indoor Activities - Outdoor Activities - Beach Trip

When?       22nd, 23rd August (9am - 5pm)

Who?         5-11 years 

When?       17th August  (9am -5pm Beach Trip)

                   24th, 25th August (9am -5pm)

Who?         12-18 years

Where?     Family Arena Holiday Activities. 73 Hollow Way. Cowley. OX4 2ND

Contact?  07958596340 or activities@familyarena.org

 

Donnington Doorstep - FREE

City Farm - Cooking - Sports - Arts & Crafts - Zumba - Summer Fiesta - Youth Festival

When?        Thursdays - 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st August - Tuesday 15th August Youth Festival    

Who?            5-16 years  

Where?       Donnington Doorstep, Townsend Square, Donnington Bridge Road, Oxford OX4 4BB

Contact?     01865 727721 or info@donningtondoorstep.org.uk

 

Pegasus Theatre - Body Politic & Project PT

Hip Hop Classes - T Shirt Designing - Sport Skills - Lifting - Boxing - Final Performance at Pegasus Theatre

When?         31st July - 4th August -  Mon - Fri      

Who?           8-11 yrs  (9 - 1pm) 

                    12-16 yrs  (1.30 - 5:30pm)

Where?       Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Rd, Oxford OX4 1RE

Cost?           £185/150 concessions for week course FREE places available if you receive 'free school meals'

Contact?     Nat at education@bodypoliticdance.com or call 07791905851 or visit website (link in name)

 

Oxford Playhouse - Take Part

Play in a Week Jack & the Beanstalk: 

When?         7th - 11th August  -  Mon - Fri  (10 - 1pm)

Who?          7-11 yrs 

Comedy & Clowning:

When?         14th - 18th August  Mon - Fri  (10 - 3pm)

Who?           12-16 yrs 

Where?       Burton Taylor Studio,  Gloucester St, Oxford OX1 2BN

Cost?          £150 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?          12 -18 yrs (inclusive of disabled young people)

Where?       Tower Playbase, Maltfield Road, Northway, Oxford, OX3 9RG

Cost?          FREE places available if you receive 'free school meals'

Contact?     dan@parasolproject.org to book or call 01865 742816 (websites link in name)