Our skilled and committed One YMCA Youth team deliver a diverse range of activities with young people aged 8 – 18 (up to 25 SEND). We work across Herts, Beds, Bucks and beyond delivering in community spaces, schools, youth clubs, parks and anywhere young people come together.
Register Here What's OnSummer Youth Activities in Bedford
Join us at Central Family Hub, Allhallows, Bedford for four weeks of free summer activities for young people aged 11 to 18.
Booking a place
If your family is registered with HAF, simply log in to your HAF account to view our sessions and secure your child's place.
Not eligible for HAF? Additional places may be available. Complete our interest form and a member of the team will be in touch with more information.
Choose the sessions that interest you
Click on each week to reveal the daily activities.
27 to 30 July
Week 1: Sports & Social
Get active, try something new and enjoy a week of sports-based sessions.
Week 1: Sports & Social
Get active, try something new and enjoy a week of sports-based sessions.
- Monday: Football
- Tuesday: Free Running
- Wednesday: Boxercise Circuit Training
- Thursday: Street Golf
3 to 6 August
Week 2: Game Zone
A week of games, teamwork and social activities.
Week 2: Game Zone
A week of games, teamwork and social activities.
- Monday: Board Games
- Tuesday: E-Sports
- Wednesday: Dungeons & Dragons
- Thursday: E-Games
10 to 13 August
Week 3: Global Kitchen Week
Cook, taste and explore dishes from around the world while learning new kitchen skills.
Week 3: Global Kitchen Week
Cook, taste and explore dishes from around the world while learning new kitchen skills.
- Explore global dishes
- Learn practical kitchen skills
- Cook and taste new food
- Enjoy a social group activity
17 to 20 August
Week 4: Get Creative
A creative week filled with music, crafts, drama and hands-on activities.
Week 4: Get Creative
A creative week filled with music, crafts, drama and hands-on activities.
- Monday: Songwriting and Floristry
- Tuesday: Drumming
- Wednesday: Crafting
- Thursday: Drama
Youth Clubs and Groups
Our regular open access youth clubs and groups offer a range of positive activities and a safe space to socialise and develop.
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Specialist Youth Work & Mentoring
Our specialist youth work projects are focussed on a particular theme or are targeted at supporting specific groups of young people.
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Airplay
Airplay is the RAF Benevolent Fund’s flagship youth support programme for children in RAF families.
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More Videos
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YMCA Youth from Big Charity Films on Vimeo
YMCA Youth – Physical Activity from Big Picture Charity Films on Vimeo
YMCA Youth – Mental Health from Big Charity Films on Vimeo
Youth Team Climbs Ben Nevis
Interested in youth work in your area?
We believe every young person should have the opportunity to access a safe place with adults they respect and trust and where they can develop their emotional and social skills. Our weekly youth work sessions provide just that, and we would love to be able to offer this in more communities.
- Funding for youth services has dropped by 71% since 2010
- Since 2011 the number of open youth clubs has halved across the UK
- Youth clubs provide a safety net for young people helping them to explore issues that left unaddressed can lead to long-term consequences
- Young people deserve the right support and opportunities to help them fully realise their potential
Download our youth work packages PDF to find out how you can bring youth work to your area.
Our Youth Work Packages Contact Us
