We are the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK, offering lessons at our York leisure centres, Energise Leisure Centre, York Leisure Centre and Yearsley Swimming Pool.
We offer programmes for all ages and abilities, with times and days to suit you. In our lessons, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Your children will be taught by experienced, highly qualified teachers, following an industry leading programme. Plus, you can track your child’s progress using our online too, called the Home Portal. We have designed our swim school programme to be flexible and affordable.
Our Monthly direct debit payments include free swimming for your children!
We offer the following:
Baby & Pre – School
Energise – Mondays and Saturdays.
York Leisure Centre – Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Swimbies – 3 months to 12 months.
Splashers – 13 months to 2 years.
Paddlers – 2 years to 4 years.
Pre – school – 3 – 4 years.
Primary School Age – available at all 3 centres
Foundation (small pool) – Children aged 4 years +
Development (main pool) – Children aged 5 – 12 years
Academy (main pool) – Children up to 16 years old, who have completed development.
Private lessons and level water are available. Try our lessons for free, with a free class pass. E-mail Stef on the address below for this.
For everything else please head to our website.
For children aged 3-16 with special needs/disabilities.
Free Sunday sports and games sessions during term time with DBS checked volunteers.
1-2pm, University of York, Heslington West.
Does your child have any degree of deafness? Or are you a deaf parent of a hearing child? Lollipop offer free social activities for children and young people aged 0 – 25 in York and North Yorkshire who have any degree of deafness from mild to profound, or who have parent/s who are deaf.
Lollipop gives members access to a deaf peer group to help build confidence, self esteem and promote a sense of belonging. Activities can involve the whole family or different age groups and provide opportunities for members to socialise and meet and professionals working with children and young people with deafness.
Become a member of Lollipop for free, meet new people with the support of our activity leaders, catch up with your Lollipop friends and join in with fun and varied activities. There are sessions for various age groups and communication support is always available (BSL and/or live captions).
We are open and running in-person group activities including specialist creative workshops, music workshops, bowling etc. Visit our website and follow us on Facebook for the latest information.
Every Saturday 9am-10am we are making all stores a calmer and quieter environment designed help customers who currently struggle with music and the other noise associated with supermarket shopping.
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North East and Yorkshire cerebral palsy Football team
Senior (16+) regional Football opportunity for players with Cerebral palsy, stroke & acquired brain injuries, players access our centre from across the North East and Yorkshire catchment.
The senior team competed in this years FA disability CP cup final at St Georges Park, the game was broadcasted live on BT Sport- video link- https://fb.watch/7Prdw3WG4S/ 2 hours 16 minutes into the live stream is where our game features 😊
Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am, York sports village
North East and Yorkshire Cerebral palsy Football team (Juniors)
Junior (7-15 age group) regional football opportunity open to players with disabilities (more of an open disability session as numbers are currently too low to be CP specific).
Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am, York sports village
Copmanthorpe ability counts- PAN disability Football sessions (seniors)
Senior (16+) Football opportunity for players with disabilities (indoor sessions).
Fridays, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Energise leisure centre (Better) Acomb in York
Senior IMPs is for disabled and non-disabled young people aged 11+ who love making music. Siblings and friends are welcome to take part too.
You don’t need any previous musical experience and we support everyone to get involved and express themselves in the way that works best for them.Making music is a really fun way to build your confidence and develop skills. At Senior IMPs you can:
• Learn to sing and sign• Learn to play instruments and use music technology• Write your own songs and music• Take part in public performances• Train to be a workshop leader as one of our IMPs trainees• Work towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award or Arts Award
Some young people come to IMPs independently and others come with a carer or support worker. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual support needs.
Senior IMPs sessions take place on Monday evenings in term-time.Time: 6pm – 7:30pmVenue: Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, York, YO24 3BXCost: £6 per session (subsidised places available, please contact us to find out more)
Access All Areas is York Theatre Royal’s space for young people to meet like-minded people and be part of a supportive community. In AAA we use drama and creativity to build self-esteem and aspirations, encouraging young people to have fun and celebrate who they are. Sessions are deliberately kept small and are suitable for young people who for different circumstances may not feel comfortable accessing mainstream Youth Theatre. Sessions are free and transport costs can be supported.
8-11s Mondays York High School
12-16s Wednesdays York Theatre Royal
Explore teens with additional needs and/or learning disabilities Thursdays Tang Hall Explore
Choose2 supporting young adults with disabilities.
We provide educational & Social care packages:
A Wednesday youth club for those 16+ 7pm -9pm
A Youth club for young people with Autism & Asperger the 2nd and 4th Tuesday.
Duke of Edinburgh for those 14 -24 years
Run from Moor Lane Youth Centre, Wains Road, Dringhouses YO24 2TX
We are based in York, for players serious about their boccia. Regular training, qualified coaches and referees. Competition to BISFED rules.
Do you have a physical disability and would like to play in the Boccia England’s regional / national competitions?
Contact: Liz Moulam
T: 07742 886883
Based at Friargate Theatre, in central York, Acting Up Youth Theatre is for young actors with additional needs aged 14-25. Courses run termly. We offer a free trial session for anyone interested in joining us, simply give our creative associate, Jared More a call.
T: 01904 655317
Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual (learning disabilities), giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of skills, gifts and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Find us on FB: Special Olympics City of York
A Yorkshire-based theatre company creating theatre with people of all abilities and ages. They also specialise in working with people with learning difficulties and disabilities. Check out their website for weekly groups and upcoming productions.
We meet on Wednesdays in Tang Hall at 4pm.
T: 07521 364107
Tuesday 6-8 (Practice Session)
Thursday 6-7 (Fun Session)
All ages and abilities are welcome. Our youngest player is 6 years old and we have some mature players, we also have a lot of able-bodied players so as long as you can push a chair, everyone is welcome.
Fulford School, YO10 4FY
T: 07521827365 (Sarah)
