senior youth club

Universal Youth Provision 11 - 19yrs+ MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 6.45pm to 9.15pm..

Through youth led discussion groups and consultation the OBC have introduced a non-formal educational curriculum to support the developmental needs of young people in this current climate of change. Moreover, young people are the driving force behind the curriculum and programs being delivered. 3 out of 4 weekly sessions will be curriculum based with young people being able to choose to participate in one or more curriculum area/s.

THE FOLLOWING CURRICULUM AREAS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITY AREAS OF NEED:

Ø  Economic Currency

Ø  Political Dialogue

Ø  Personal Development

Ø  Sports Development

IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM AREAS, YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUTH WORKERS CAME UP WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS.

Mondays:

The curriculum focuses on life skills (e.g. the importance of understanding money and budgeting in the current economic climate) and  Having a voice and being heard. Delivery of Conflict awareness group work is facilitated in partnership with LEAP.

Wednesdays:

Is a discussion based forum, where young people understand as individuals they are citizens of the world, discussing a large proportion of topics pertaining to themselves, community, culture and diversity. The forum is designed to be used as a platform where young people can discuss, explore and thrive using dialogue to develop the self through learning from others.

Individual and group support is facilitates in partnership with MENTIVITY.

MILLWALL COMMUNITY SCHEME visit the centre for the delivery of football coaching sessions.

Fridays:

Is a sport based program where young people will learn and become involved in playing a variety of sports e.g. Basket Ball/ Volley Ball to maintain a good level of physical activity. Sessions are led by trained professionals in partnership with ACTIVE COMMUNITIES and serve to sustain the OBC’s culture of supporting health through physical activity and sporting achievement. The OBC maintain engagement by organising youth/ inter club tournaments with trophies and prizes, using sport as a tool to encourage a healthy lifestyle. 

junior youth club

Universal Youth Provision 7-11yrs+ EVERY THURSDAY 5.45- 8.15pm

Young participants are encourages to to socialise and to share learning experiences with their peers within a safe environment.

Sessions focus around fun activities sport and games and creative expression through the arts.