Discover exciting activities for Children and Young People in Bristol
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Your Holiday Hub
If your child is in Reception to Year 11 and is in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, you can search this website for fully-funded activities and clubs for them to attend during the school holidays. Anyone that isn’t eligible can search the paid-for listings that sit alongside the free sessions.
Scouts
Scouts provide activities for various age groups, offering a supportive environment for all children. Squirrels (ages 4-6) engage in outdoor play and basic skills. Beavers (ages 6-8) face group challenges and learn teamwork in nature. Cubs (ages 8-10½) emphasize adventure and personal growth, while Scouts (ages 10½-14) focus on outdoor exploration and leadership
Bristol’s SEND Local Offer
Bristol’s SEND Local Offer website is a single place of information about services and support for children and young people from birth to 25 years old who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), and for their families and carers.
Drugs and Substance Misuse
Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) is a charity providing harm reduction and treatment services for people who are experiencing a negative relationship with drugs and/or alcohol. With 36 years of experience, our goal is to support people towards the changes they want to see in their lives no matter what they may be.
Family Hubs
Family Hubs can give you information and support about anything relating to you and your family. There are 3 family hubs based across the city: Barton Hill, Hartcliffe and Southmead. For more information you can visit the Bristol City Council website.
Mental Health
Off the record is a charity that gives free, confidential mental health support and information.
The Kooth service is a free online counselling and information service for children and young people.
Play is vital for a child's growth. It helps them explore, learn, and express themselves. Play boosts creativity, social skills, and emotional strength. Through play, children connect with others and learn to solve problems.
Bristol is a great place to play with lots of family attractions and free places to play available across the city.
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