5-19 Service, Children's Services
As a service we aim to work with and support all children and young people across the borough to enable them to access positive activities and help them reach their full potential. Our qualified and experience staff team offer a variety of engaging activities.
Our service aims to support children & young people during the transition from play to youth and helps build up life skills in an informal and fun environment. Children & young people get an opportunity to take an active role in their provision.
The sessions address issues facing young people in a fun and engaging way to give them the confidence and support to move through adolescence. Staff offer a safe open environment that provides an opportunity for young people to seek advice, support and guidance.
13-19? Bored? Want something to do? Nowhere to go?
We offer a range of activities designed and delivered by you! Whether it be drama, sports, arts or music, our staff are on hand to help facilitate every session to meet your needs.
Youth Workers are on hand to offer confidential information or advice on relationships, bullying, health issues, the law and anything else which may affect you. Bolton's Council works closely with various partners helping young people to grow and develop to become valued members of their communities.
We work from a variety of settings, whether we are working from a centre, on the streets or in your local community, we offer a safe and welcoming environment.
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10-13? Feel too old for play club? Not old enough for youth club?
We offer a range of free and safe young person centred provision across the borough offering activities within local communities for young people aged 10-13yrs.
These sessions support young people during the transition from play to youth and help build life skills in an informal and fun environment. The young people get an opportunity to take an active role in their provision which can include various activities such as cookery, drama, trips and sports.
These sessions address issues facing young people in a fun and engaging way to give them the confidence and support to move through adolescence. Staff offer a safe open environment that provides an opportunity for young people to seek advice, support and guidance.
Mobile sessions
Nothing going on in your area? Out on the streets in your community?.....So are we!
Our bespoke mobile fleet was designed by and for young people and bring free play, youth and sports sessions to you. Whether it be a van, a box or a sports arena, our qualified staff offer quality sessions in your local community and are also available for hire.
Box 1 'at the centre of it all':
This is our mobile centre that brings to you activities including arts and crafts, gaming stations and group work. We use this as a base to support our street and project based work.
Box 2 'my talent':
As well as being a 21st Century mobile centre, box 2 can be transformed in to a multimedia venue offering Dj'ing, broadcasting, entertainment and performance space.
Box 3 'get sporty, get healthy and get involved!':
Our state of the art mobile sports arena offers a wide range of activities including boxing, street soccer and dance amongst many other activities.
Play Vans 'Play out and about in Bolton'
Our Mobile Play Vans get into the heart of your community offering various activities on your doorstep! Our qualified and experience staff will facilitate various activities that include: team games, arts and crafts, sports, drama, trips and accredited activities