Youth Group Sessions (4-8)
Get your young people moving, exploring and discovering the outdoors! At Canalside Activity and Environment Centre, we offer fun-packed sessions designed especially for children aged 4–8, helping them stay active, build new skills and enjoy the excitement of outdoor adventure.
Our friendly and experienced instructors lead every activity, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where kids can have fun, make friends and grow in confidence. Whether your group is visiting for the first time or returning for more adventure — we’ll make sure it’s a brilliant experience.
We believe that big adventures start young — and encouraging children to be active outdoors helps build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Our sessions are perfect for after-school clubs, church groups, community groups and youth organisations of all kinds.
To book please use our BOOKING APP
Note: If you have completed an induction, you can run self led sessions. Cost is just £3 per head for Youth Groups who are self-led. Please book self-led session using the APP.
Youth Group Sessions (8-10)
Outdoor adventure is the perfect way to get young people active, building confidence and working together. AtCanalside Activity and Environment Centre, we run exciting, structured sessions designed especially for 8–10 year olds — giving them the chance to take on new challenges and enjoy the great outdoors.
Our experienced instructors run every activity from start to finish, ensuring sessions are safe, engaging and full of energy. Leaders can relax while the group has a fantastic time learning new skills and supporting each other.
These sessions are perfect for community youth groups, after-school clubs and organisations looking to help children develop teamwork, resilience and a love for outdoor activity — all while having loads of fun.
To book please use our BOOKING APP
Note: If you have completed an induction, you can run self led sessions. Cost is just £3 per head for Youth Groups who are self-led. Please book self-led session using the APP.
Youth Group Sessions aged 10-18
Being active outdoors isn’t just fun — it plays a vital role in young people’s physical fitness, confidence and wellbeing. At Canalside Activity and Environment Centre, our activity sessions are designed to get youth aged 10–18 moving, thinking, leading and working together in the fresh air.
Young people in this age range are ready for bigger challenges — and our experienced instructors deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that help them set goals, push boundaries and discover what they’re capable of. We manage everything from safety to instruction, so group leaders can simply enjoy seeing their young people thrive.
Why outdoor adventure matters for 10–18 year olds:
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✅ Builds physical strength, stamina and coordination
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✅ Reduces stress and supports positive mental health
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✅ Boosts confidence through personal achievement
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✅ Encourages teamwork, communication and leadership
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✅ Inspires a lifelong connection with the outdoors
Whether your youth group is focused on personal development, wellbeing or just an unforgettable day out — we tailor every session to your goals and group dynamics.
To book please use our BOOKING APP
Note: If you have completed an induction, you can run self led sessions. Cost is just £3 per head for Youth Groups who are self-led. Please book self-led session using the APP.