Support to THRIVE: wellbeing activities
There are a range of activities and initiatives available for children and young people across Medway that can help contribute towards good mental health.
Here’s just some of what’s available to help your child or young person be active and feel happy.
- book clubs
- half-term sports camps
- Holding Hands
- Legends programme
- Little Chefs
- MedwayGo
- Refill
- TriCookery
- youth clubs
- youth services.
Book clubs
There are a range of face-to-face and virtual book clubs available across Medway to help you begin reading.
Find out more about book clubs in Medway.
Mini Youth Sports Camps
Half-term sports camps offer high quality multi-sport coaching for children aged 7 to 12 years.
The camps take place during the school holidays at Medway's sports centres.
Find out more about sports camps in Medway and how you can book a place.
Holding Hands
If you're looking for groups and activities across Medway then Holding Hands can help.
This service is provided by Medway Community Healthcare (MCH).
Visit the MCH website for more information about activities for different age groups.
Legends Programme
The Legends Programme is for young people aged 11 to 18.
The programme aims to reduce isolation through weekly youth groups and activities. Informal 1-2-1 mentor support is also available.
Visit the Young Lives Foundation for more information about the Legends Programme.
Little Chefs
Little Chefs is a fun filled cookery group for families with children aged 2 to 4 years old.
The sessions help introduce young children into cooking through easy-to-make, nutritious recipes.
They also help to improve your knowledge of food, including where it comes from and the health benefits.
Find out more about Little Chefs.
MedwayGo
MedwayGo offers fun holiday activities for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
Children receiving benefits-related free schools meals can attend these activities for free.
Visit the MedwayGo website for more information.
Refill
Not drinking enough water can make you feel tired and stressed.
We have partnered with Refill and local businesses to provide free access to water refill.
Find out where you can refill your water bottle for free.
Tri Cookery
Tri Cookery is a course that helps school children to learn new cookery skills.
This free 6-week course runs during term time across Medway and is suitable for families with children and young people aged 5 to 17 years old.
Find out more about Tri Cookery.
Youth clubs
Youth clubs provide lots of indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year for children aged 8 years and over.
There are 7 youth clubs available across Medway.
Youth gyms
Youth gyms are aimed at 8 to 16 year olds.
There's a range of benefits to help introduce children and young people into youth gyms.
Find out more about youth gyms.
Youth Services
Youth Services offer a variety of sports and other activities for children and young people aged 8 to 19.