The Droitwich Spa Youth Zone is launching new sessions for 11 –
13 year olds. The High Street facility has proved very popular with
13 -17 year olds, with over 200 using it each week. It offers a
place for young people to meet with friends in a safe environment,
participate in projects, gain volunteering experience and get help
and advice on issues affecting their lives. Facilities include
chill out areas, TV, music deck, gaming, pool table, computer
suite, art and music activities, games and refreshments.
The new sessions for 11 – 13 year olds are in response to
regular requests from young people in this age group who regularly
turn up but aren’t old enough for the main sessions. They will also
have somewhere to go when they meet up with friends in town. The
new sessions will take place on Fridays from 4 – 6pm and Saturdays
from 2 – 4pm. The sessions will offer opportunity to chill out with
friends, play games, watch TV and participate in projects to raise
awareness of ‘life as a teenager’. The young people will be
expected to follow the Youth Zone ‘code of conduct’ and the
sessions will be run by youth workers along with volunteers.
The new service will be launched on Saturday 13 February, from 2
– 4pm, giving opportunity for the youngsters and their parents to
call in, look around and have a chat with staff.
The Spa Youth Zone is also looking for more volunteers to assist
with running both the 11 -13 and 13 – 17 sessions and would be
pleased to hear from anyone who might be interested in helping.
Rob Mace, Spa Youth Zone Manager, said: “We are pleased to be
expanding our service to offer sessions for this younger age
group.”
He added: “We know they like to meet up in town and Spa Youth
Zone is an ideal place for them to chill out with friends in a safe
environment and participate in fun activities.”
For further information about the Spa Youth Zone, the new
sessions for 11 – 13 year olds or volunteering opportunities,
contact Rob on 01905 775233/0777 3031205 or e-mail spa-youthzone@live.co.uk.
Youth Zone Blog Site: http://spayouthzone.wordpress.com/
Youth Bus movie can
be viewed here (44 MB)
(Will need Adobe Flash to view, which can be downloaded
here.)
