YMCA Summer Activities 2019: Let The Fun Begin

YMCA

SUMMER 2019 Activities Programme Stoke-on-Trent

Let the fun begin

SUMMER Activities

YMCA GO! YMCA GO! is a citywide project for young people aged 10 – 18. YMCA GO! offers exciting activities, wonderful experiences, incredible learning and inspiring discovery opportunities for young people. YMCA GO! has something for everyone and these activities include drama, the arts, sports, gaming, youth leadership programmes, cooking and so much more.

SPACE Scheme

SPACE provides fun activities for 8 - 17 year-olds during the summer holidays across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Space is funded and coordinated by The Staffordshire Commissioner but is planned and delivered by a wide range of public and voluntary organisations, including Staffordshire Police.

Community Picnics

Back for 2019, YMCA North Staffordshire’s Community Picnics will be taking place across the city over the summer holidays. Everyone is welcome to our free Community Picnics.

We will have food and drink, arts & crafts and sports activities as we believe in healthy and active kids. We cannot guarantee that the sun will shine, but we can guarantee is that you will have a fantastic time.

Let the fun begin

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Week 1 22 July - 28 July Week 2 29 July - 4 August Week 3 5 August - 11 August Week 4 12 August - 18 August Week 5 19 August - 25 August Week 6 26 August - 1 September Information Summer Tips

Week 1

PROGRAMME

YOUNG LEADER RECOMMENDED ACTIVITY

Mon

SPACE: Manifold Cycling Manifold Valley 22 July | 10 am - 3 pm

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GO! Explore - South West Peaks Dove Valley Centre 23 July | 9 am - 4 pm

SPACE: Summer Launch Event Hanley Park 23 July | 12 pm - 4 pm

Wed

GO! Trampolining Fenton 24 July | 11 am - 1:30 pm

ST6 Youth Club: Cooking ST6 Hub 24 July | 6 pm - 8 pm

SPACE: Summer Launch Event Tunstall Park 25 July | 12 pm - 4 pm

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GO! Create: Mosaic YMCA 22 July | 9 am - 4 pm

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I go to Climbing Club every week and my personal best to climb the wall is 1 minute 6 seconds! I challenge you to beat my score

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SPACE: Summer Launch Event Longton Park 26 July | 12 pm - 4 pm

Fenton Youth Club: Cooking Fenton Youth Centre 26 July | 6 pm - 8 pm

Feral State - Forest Worlds Festival Central Forest Park 27 July | 11 am - 4 pm

Ruff & Ruby: Dance Ruff & Ruby (Intu Potteries) 27 July | 2 pm - 3 pm

Bread in Common: Bread Makers Workshop Bread in Common 28 July | 9 am - 4 pm

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GO! Climb YMCA Climbing Wall 23 July | 6 pm - 8 pm

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SPACE: Manifold Cycling Manifold Valley 29 July | 10 am - 3 pm

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GO! Explore - South West Peaks Dove Valley Centre 30 July | 9 am - 4 pm

Community Picnic - Tunstall Tunstall Park 30 July | 1 pm - 2 pm

GO! Trampolining Fenton 31 July | 11 am - 1:30 pm

ST6 Youth Club: Music with Arts Brasil ST6 Hub 31 July | 6 pm - 8 pm

SPACE: Fishing Blake Hall 1 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

GO! Paintballing Delta Force (Holmes Chapel) 1 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

Staffs Uni Community Meal YMCA 2 Aug | 12 pm - 2 pm

Fenton Youth Club: Music with Arts Brasil Fenton Youth Centre 2 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

Goldenhill Fun Day Goldenhill 3 Aug | 11 am - 4 pm

Ruff & Ruby: Dance Ruff & Ruby (Intu Potteries) 3 Aug | 2 pm - 3 pm

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GO! Create: Photography YMCA 29 July | 9 am - 4 pm

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I’ve been to cities all over the UK with YMCA GO! Big City Passport’s are my favourite activity because you can find out about other cultures

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GO! Climb YMCA Climbing Wall 30 July | 6 pm - 8 pm

BIG CITY PASSPORT Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 4 Aug | 8 am - 8 pm 4

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I like dance, singing and drama.

I have seen 2 theatre shows and learnt choreography for FAME the Musical. As young leaders we have been to the House of Parliament in London so I am excited to get on the tube again.

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YOUNG LEADER RECOMMENDED ACTIVITY

Mon

SPACE: Manifold Cycling Manifold Valley 5 Aug | 10 am - 3 pm

Tue

South West Peaks - Camping Dove Valley Centre 6 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Community Picnic - Burslem Burslem Park 6 Aug | 1 pm - 2 pm

ONE BIG ACTIVITY DAY YMCA 7 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

GO! Trampolining Fenton 7 Aug | 11 am - 1:30 pm

SPACE: Fishing Blake Hall 7 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

ST6 Youth Club: Football ST6 Hub 7 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

BLUE PLANET Aquarium Ellesmere Port 9 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm

Fenton Youth Club: Football Fenton Youth Centre 9 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

GO! Sports Day 2019 YMCA 10 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Ruff & Ruby: Dance Ruff & Ruby (Intu Potteries) 10 Aug | 2 pm - 3 pm

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GO! Create: Fashion & Textiles YMCA 5 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

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I want to do more GO! Wild activities and learn survival skills.

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Dance Workshop YMCA Dance Studio 11 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

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GO! Climb YMCA Climbing Wall 6 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

Week 4

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YOUNG LEADER RECOMMENDED ACTIVITY

Mon

SPACE: Manifold Cycling Manifold Valley 12 Aug | 10 am - 3 pm

Tue

GO! Explore - South West Peaks Dove Valley Centre 13 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Community Picnic - Fenton Fenton Park 13 Aug | 1 pm - 2 pm

GO! Climb YMCA Climbing Wall 13 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

Wed

Matilda the Musical London (West End) 14 Aug | 9 am - 8 pm

GO! Trampolining Fenton 14 Aug | 11 am - 1:30 pm

ST6 Youth Club: Film Night ST6 Hub 14 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

SPACE: Fishing Blake Hall 15 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Crocky Trail Chester 15 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Ice Skating Tamworth 16 Aug | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Fenton Youth Club: Film Night Fenton Youth Centre 16 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

Just So Festival Rode Heath 17 Aug | 9 am - 7 pm

Ruff & Ruby: Dance Ruff & Ruby (Intu Potteries) 17 Aug | 2 pm - 3 pm

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GO! Create: Graffiti YMCA Art Room 12 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Thu

I love Crocky Trail because I like being outdoors.

I would recommend bringing trainers you don’t mind getting muddy!

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Mon

SPACE: Manifold Cycling Manifold Valley 19 Aug | 10 am - 3 pm

Tue

GO! Explore - South West Peaks Dove Valley Centre 20 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Community Picnic - Stoke Richmond Street Park 20 Aug | 1 pm - 2 pm

Wed

GO! Trampolining Fenton 21 Aug | 11 am - 1:30 pm

ST6 Youth Club: Games Night ST6 Hub 21 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

SPACE: Fishing Blake Hall 22 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Football Frenzy YMCA 22 Aug | TBC

GO! Roller Disco Spectacular YMCA 23 Aug | 6 pm - 9 pm

Fenton Youth Club: Games Night Fenton Youth Centre 23 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

The Big Feast Festival Hanley 24 Aug | 10 am - 4 pm

Ruff & Ruby: Dance Ruff & Ruby (Intu Potteries) 24 Aug | 2 pm - 3 pm

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GO! Create: Screen Printing Entrepreneurs 19 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

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Stoke Ci remem ty is my tea m played ber last yea . I r o we n the felt lik e a pro pitch and I per fo otball er!

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Beach Trip Day Out Formby Beach 25 Aug | 9 am - 5 pm

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GO! Climb YMCA Climbing Wall 20 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

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YOUNG LEADER RECOMMENDED ACTIVITY

Mon

SPACE: Manifold Cycling Manifold Valley 26 Aug | 10 am - 3 pm

Tue

GO! Explore - South West Peaks Dove Valley Centre 27 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Community Picnic - Longton Longton Park 27 Aug | 1 pm - 2 pm

Wed

GO! Trampolining Fenton 28 Aug | 11 am - 1:30 pm

ST6 Youth Club: Arts & Crafts ST6 Hub 28 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

SPACE: Fishing Blake Hall 29 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

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GO! Create: Pottery & Clay YMCA Art Room 26 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Thu

Last Summer we celebrated the end of YMCA GO! activities with a massive paint party and activity day. It was a lot of fun, I got paint all over me

Trentham Monkey Forest Trentham 30 Aug | 9 am - 4 pm

Fenton Youth Club: Arts & Crafts Fenton Youth Centre 30 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

End of Summer Festival YMCA 31 Aug | 12 pm - 6 pm

Ruff & Ruby: Dance Ruff & Ruby (Intu Potteries) 31 Aug | 2 pm - 3 pm

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GO! Climb YMCA Climbing Wall 27 Aug | 6 pm - 8 pm

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Booking Activities

INFORMATION

Activities that are specific for GO! members require booking. You will receive a notification with full details and activity requirements no less than two days before each activity.

The Summer Programme Guide

This programme is available online and through our website where you can find further information on all activities listed.

Safeguarding We ensure all staff are enhanced DBS checked, have all had child safeguarding training and hold relevant accredited qualifications. There is always a first aid officer on-site

This guide promotes leisure, arts, culture and sports opportunities offered by YMCA and partner organisations. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information listed within this guide.

Check for updates at ymcans.org.uk

For more information, to join YMCA GO! and to book on activities please get in touch today

Membership

gobookings@ymcans.org.uk 01782 222376 ymcans.org.uk

Join YMCA GO! and become part of a community that is committed to growing and developing young people through fun activities and learning based projects.

GO! members receive full access to our marvellous activities during school term at our after-school youth clubs and throughout the school holidays.

You can join GO! by simply signing up at one of our daily youth clubs or by calling 01782 222376

Transport

Transport is available from 14 pickup points around the city. To find your nearest pick up locations please visit ymcans.org.uk/ymcasummer

Activity Cancellations

Activities and individual activity dates may be cancelled due to circumstances out of our control. You will be contacted at the earliest possible time. Any change to an activity will be communicated.

SPACE Activities

YMCA GO! coordinates all SPACE activities advertised in this programme. However, if you have any further queries or need information on SPACE please visit staffordshirespace.uk Let the fun begin

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TIPS FOR SUMMER

BEST SUMMER EVER As the summer approaches, children all over the country are looking forward to beating the heat by jumping into the water and soaking up the sun. While pools, lakes and rivers can bring a great deal of joy to people of all ages, they can also be dangerous hazards. That’s why it’s important to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep everyone safe.

1. Teach children to always ask for permission to go near water 2. Empty paddling pools immediately after use and turn upside down 3. Only swim when and where there is lifeguard on duty; never swim alone 4. Children who are beginners should stay within arm’s reach of an adult in the water 5. If a child is missing, check the pool first 6. Know CPR 7. Enrol your children in water safety or swim lessons 8. Open water is often much colder than it looks - this can affect your ability to swim 9. Always look for warning and guidance signs 10. Get out of the water as soon as you start to feel cold If someone is in difficulty in the water shout reassurance to them and shout for help and call the emergency services (call 999 or 112) More information can be found here: rlss.org.uk (Royal Life Saving Society UK)

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Some more useful information for your family.

Even when outside temperatures are only in the low 70s, the temperature in a car can reach 110 in less than an hour. Tell your kids to never play in cars. Before family road trips, check your tires, lights, wipers and fluid levels. Keep bottled water handy in case your car overheats or breaks down in hot weather.

Insist that everyone in your family wears a properly-fitting helmet every time they ride a bike, scooter or any other fast moving piece of equipment.

Ensure that playgrounds have a safe surface, such as tire crumb or mulch. Dirt and grass will not protect your child from falls. Check for broken or missing pieces and sharp or rusty edges on playground equipment. Teach kids to play on equipment built for their age range and to use equipment the way it was intended.

Most important of all, have a safe and happy summer!

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