Local Directory
Bolton's Local Directory has details of a range of activities events and services for children and young people in Bolton. Please use the link on the right to search the Local Directory.
5-19 Service
The 5-19 Service works with and supports 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 supports children and young people during the transition from play to youth and helps build up life skills in an informal and fun environment. Children and 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.
Childcare
We offer a range of affordable and safe child centred childcare provision across the borough which is Ofsted registered offering care for children aged 4-13 years. There are opportunities after school and during holidays where children and young people can take part in lots of different activities including:
- arts and crafts
- sports
- drama
- trips
- residential
- accredited activities
This gives the children and young people attending the opportunity to build skills and develop their confidence in a welcoming environment. All structured activities are led and chosen by young people for young people and aim to develop their; Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative and Emotional (SPICE) skills.