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Having fun

Children

in Care

What is there to do?


Nuffield Health

Introducing Move together - free, fun fitness sessions for 11-16 year olds.

If you know a young person who is looking to have some fun this summer, our free sessions are a chance to try something new, whilst getting active.

From Zumba to dance, combat to yoga, there's lots of new activities for them to discover.

Simply find your free nearest Move together session and register your child’s attendance.

Sessions will take place every week over the summer holidays at local parks and community centres across the country, so there's plenty of opportunities to get active. Family and friends are welcome too, but must complete the registration form and be over the age of 11 years old to take part. Come along and get active together. It’s time to Move together with Nuffield Health.

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Boxercise + Mindfulness + Social Skills Programme for Young People

For: 11 - 16 Year Olds

When: Every Thursday. Starting 28th April 2022

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Where: Firewalker Gym, Salisbury St, Wolverhampton

Price: FREE (Fully Funded)

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Creative Commonwealth!

This summer the Commonwealth Games is in Birmingham and we are celebrating with an exciting creative project. Through this project you will have the opportunity to work with likeminded people, develop skills, visit arts, cultural and sporting venues and explore what it means to you to have the Commonwealth Games in your city!

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Yo Wolves

Yo! Wolves provides access to events and services within Wolverhampton that offer opportunities to children, young people and their parents. These opportunities are split into two types – events and services.

There are a wide range of events taking place in Wolverhampton, from outdoor fun days to digital learning skills clubs, sport and wellbeing activities as well as opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. You’ll find them all listed on the Yo! Wolves website.


Connect & Create

Wolverhampton Virtual School, in conjunction with West Midlands Virtual Schools, is delighted to bring ‘Connect & Create’ to our children and young people in care.

Connect & Create is a new online feature of the Artslink programme, which provides at-home arts & cultural activities specially selected and commissioned for care experienced children & young people. We know that the arts can present a hugely important opportunity for connection and creativity for care experienced CYP and their key adults during this isolating time, as well as helping to continue their learning.

So we hope you will dive in and give it a go – creative challenges, artist demonstrations, career pathways and a gallery to showcase some of the work produced. Activities will be updated regularly, so the site will grow in content, and you can sign up to receive updates.


Artforum

Artforum is the gallery's group for young people aged 14-25 with an interest in art. You can take part in creative art workshops, trying out new techniques including papermaking, printing, filmmaking and 3D sculpture. It also gives you the chance to explore exhibitions further, see behind the scenes and help out with workshops, music nights and fashion events.

When is Artforum on?

1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 5-7pm at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

It’s free and all materials and refreshments are provided.

You don’t need to book or let them know you’re coming - just drop in.

For more information call 01902 552033


Library Services

Across Wolverhampton you can access for free!

What kind of things can I do?

  • You can get a good book to enjoy
  • You can find lots of books to help with your school work
  • You can loan out DVDs, CDs and audio books
  • You can access the internet for free
  • There are lots of fun activities during school holidays. All children and young people in care aged 8 years and over will get their own library card.

For more information visit wolverhampton.gov.uk/ libraries/childrens


Short Breaks Activities

Short Breaks for disabled children and young people are a chance to spend time away from their carer and have a chance to have fun!

The kinds of things you can do on Short Breaks are:

  • Summer activity programme
  • Trips
  • Football coaching
  • Cycle coaching
  • Youth clubs
  • Outdoor pursuits

And lots more!