Fun, free sessions and workshops for 8 to 24-year-olds who live, learn or earn in Hillingdon and may benefit from additional targeted support.
Our sessions are fun and free. Find out how to get involved
Summer holiday offer
Come and join us this half-term for fun activities such as creative arts, sports, cooking, teamwork skills and improved well-being.
Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 July, 10am to 3pm
Ruislip Young People’s Centre, Ruislip, HA4 7SX
School years 4 to 6
Self-E This Summer: Helping young people build confidence and discover their strengths through fun group activities.
Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 July, 10am to 3pm
Harlington Young People's Centre, Hayes, UB3 1PB
School years 7+
Unique Swagga This Summer: Helping girls and young women build confidence and wellbeing in a supportive space, with fun activities like cooking, crafts and sports.
Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 August, 10am to 3pm
Ruislip Young People’s Centre, Ruislip, HA4 7SX
School years 7+
iChoose This Summer: Helping boys and young men build confidence, resilience and life skills through fun activities.
Monday 10 and Wednesday 12 August, 10am to 3pm
Harlington Young People's Centre, Hayes, UB3 1PB
School years 7+
Connect This Summer (Drop-in): Meet new people, try new activities and build your skills through fun sessions like cooking, crafts, sports and games.
Tuesday 11 August, 10am to 3pm
Harlington Young People's Centre, Hayes, UB3 1PB
School years 4 to 6
Connect This Summer (Drop-in): Meet new people, try new activities and build your skills through fun sessions like cooking, crafts, sports and games.
Lunch will be provided. Please bring a refillable water bottle and weather/activity-appropriate clothes you can move and get messy in.
Find out more about other activity sessions offered by our Youth Offer and Family Hubs and Children's Centres for children aged 0 to 19 years-old.
Year-round offer
We offer the following programmes throughout the year, working with children, young people and young adults up to the age of 24.
- AIMS Mentoring (the waiting list is currently closed. This page will be updated when it reopens)
One-to-one mentoring for 11 to 19-year-olds.
AIMS programme - objectives and referral criteria - Being Me
Programme for children aged 8 to 17-year-olds who have witnessed domestic abuse to explore self-esteem, healthy relationships and personal safety. - BOUNCE
Group programme delivered in schools and community settings to build designed to strengthen resilience, communication and self-esteem for 8 to 11-year-olds. - iChoose
Weekly groups for boys and young men. Each week, explore issues that affect young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion for 12 to 18-year-olds. - Sexual health and Wellbeing Programme (KISS)
Supports young people from 11 to 19-year-olds by promoting good sexual health, understanding of consent, and helping them protect themselves and others. - LGBTQIA+ Drop-in
Weekly group for 13 to19-year-olds who are questioning or identify as LGBTQIA+. - LINK
One-to-one counselling. Delivered online and at various community locations for 13 to 24-year-olds. - SORTED
One-to-one mentoring and counselling around drugs and alcohol education for 11 to 19-year-olds. - SWiTCh
Transition support programme delivered in schools and community locations to support with the transition from primary to secondary school for children in school year 6. - Unique Swagga
Weekly groups for girls and young women. Each week, explore issues that affect young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion for 12 to 18-year-olds.
Who can access the programme?
Professional referrals and self-referrals can be made for children and young people who:
- are aged 8 to 24-years-old and either living, working or studying in Hillingdon, or in local authority care under Hillingdon, and are in need of targeted support
- are in the age range required to access the programme
- have the ability to participate in discussion-based and group work and/or one-to-one activities
- are willing and able to commit to the proposed intervention
- have the continuing commitment of the referrer to co-manage any issues of concern that arise during their programme participation, provide support and encourage attendance
- consent for their personal information and support/development needs to be shared with our young people development services
- (if under 18 years of age) have their parent's or legal guardian's consent for their personal information to be shared with, and recorded by, our Targeted Programmes team
- agree that we may report anonymised data about their personal development and support needs to other teams within Hillingdon Council and to other relevant agencies.
If there is not a professional working with your family, a self-referral can be made using the 'Make a referral' button.
Please note: Places will be confirmed via email once your referral has been reviewed by our team.