Everyone deserves a break – especially if you’re a Young Carer! These are some great, affordable local clubs and activities that are available for children and young people in your area…
* Some of these activities are free, but if you or your family aren’t able to afford any costs please speak to a member of the Young Carers team to see if they can help. We cannot guarantee to be able to offer financial support for these activities, but we can see if any support is available.
Acacia Adventure Playground
The Acacia Adventure Playground is for all children and young people aged 5-16. It is a stimulating and challenging play space where play workers are on site at all times when the playground is open. Facilities include a giant climbing frame, fire pit, trampoline, treehouses, a giant swing, wigwams and a spinner. Indoor activities are also provided, including table tennis, and a Sensory Room.
All children and young people must be registered with the Playground to attend.
Acacia Centre
230 Grove Road
Mitcham CR4 1SD
Telephone: 020 8274 5130
Days & Times
After School – Tuesday to Friday 3.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday 12.00noon to 5.00pm
School Holidays – Monday to Friday 11.00am to 5.00pm
Please note – 5 year olds are allowed in the first hour and a half of each session.
Attic Theatre – Creative Arts Group
Attic Theatre is an arts organisation based in Mitcham. Attic’s Creative Arts Group is a free Saturday workshop for young people aged 10-14 to boost confidence and skills through a range of arts activities including film making, drama and creative writing.
Email lizzie@attictheatrecompany.com or telephone 020 8640 6800
Endeavour Youth Club
The Endeavour Club provides a safe environment for young people to enjoy many activities. The facilities within the club include: Football, Table Tennis, Pool, Air hockey, Multi-media music studio, Table football, Dodgeball, Basketball, Jewellery making, Dance Studio, Xbox One, Tuck shop. For young people aged 8 yrs and over (split into Junior and Senior club nights).
All children must complete a registration from to join the club.
Kenneth Black House
Martin Way
Morden SM4 4AJ
Email nick.skilton@btconnect.com or telephone 020 8540 3129
Fire Cadets
Fire Cadets offers young people (aged 13-17) the opportunity to develop their confidence and personal skills. It’s a bit like Scouts or Guides – only you’ll gain real-world skills, make lots of new friends, learn to work as a team, and have a lot of fun along the way.
To join, you will need to complete an application form.
The Gap Youth Club
The Gap Youth Club (from the Free2B Alliance) is open to LGBTQ young people aged 13 to 19 (or 25 with a disability).
The Gap meets every Friday from 6 to 8pm in the Clapham Junction area.
Email georgina@free2b.lgbt or telephone 07529 221 239
Girlguiding
With guiding girls have fun, adventure and the space to discover their potential. Children and young people are split into different groups according to their age:
- Rainbows (aged 4 to 7 yrs)
- Brownies (aged 7 to 10 yrs)
- Guides (aged 10 to 14 yrs)
- Rangers (aged 14 to 18 yrs)
Find your local group
North East Mitcham Community Centre
A weekly youth club/juice bar held at North East Mitcham Community Centre (NEMCA) for ages 11yrs or older.
All children must complete a registration from to join the club.
Woodland Way
Mitcham
Surrey CR4 2DZ
Email info@nemca.org.uk or telephone 020 8685 9452
Days & Times
Friday nights during term time – 7-9pm (£2 per session)
Phipps Bridge Youth Centre
For younger members we offer cooking, sports activities, arts and crafts, homework club
For older members we offer career workshops, interview skills, CVs and application forms, circuit training, sports and healthy living, music production workshops and debates
All children must complete a registration from to join the club.
Cobham Court
Haslemere Avenue
Mitcham CR4 3PR
Email phipps.bridge@merton.gov.uk or telephone 020 8274 5194
Days & Times
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri (4-6pm) For 9-13 year olds
Wednesday (6.45-8.45pm) For 13-19 year olds
Pollards Hill Youth Centre
For younger members we offer cooking, sports activities, arts and crafts, homework club
For older members we offer Career workshops, interview skills, CVs and application forms, circuit training, sports and healthy living, music production workshops and debates
All children must complete a registration from to join the club.
South Lodge Avenue
Pollards Hill
Mitcham CR4 1LT
Email pollards.hill@merton.gov.uk or telephone 020 8274 5195
Days & Times
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur (3.15-5.30pm) for ages 9-13
Mon, Tue, Thur (6.15-8.15pm) for ages 13-19
Fri (3.45-6pm) for ages 12-19
Scouts
Scouts is where young people make new friends, have amazing adventures, and learn new skills. Children and young people are split into different groups according to their age:
- Squirrels (aged 4 to 6 yrs – only available in some areas)
- Beavers (aged 6 to 8 yrs)
- Cubs (aged 8 to 10 and a half yrs)
- Scouts (aged 10 and a half to 14 yrs)
- Explorers (aged 14 to 18 yrs)
Find your local group
Uptown UK – Dance Academy, Youth Club and Learning Centre
Uptown runs a whole host of activities for three nights a week at Leyton Road Community Resource Centre. Members can take part in music, dance, drama and sports.
Leyton Road Community Resource Centre
21 Leyton Road
London SW19 1DJ
Email simmsjm@aol.com or telephone 07957 112 260
