Camden Dads activities and drop-in group
Join our friendly Camden Dads drop-in group to:
- meet other dads and male carers in Camden
- spend quality time with your child
- learn more about your child’s development
- get support with being a new parent
The group locations are listed here and will rotate between the Best Start Family Hubs across Camden.
Online sessions and WhatsApp
As well as our drop-in group, you can join us online to share advice and support. The group meets fortnightly on Thursdays from 6.30 to 7.30pm.
Register online to join these sessions. You can also join our WhatsApp community, including the Camden SEND Dads Space.
Register for Camden DadsFree swim sessions
Dads and children aged 0 to 5 can join free swim sessions at:
Pancras Square Leisure Centre (opens in Google maps) - Every Friday 6pm - 7pm. Male caregiver and child only - Sessions resume Friday 14 February
Kentish Town Leisure Centre (opens in Google maps) - Second and last Friday of each month 3pm - 4pm. Family swim session, partners are welcome
You need to be registered for Camden Dads before you can book a free swim session.
Once registered, each week we will let you know when swimming sessions become available to book.
Book activityBaby Massage
Baby Massage takes place once a month, sessions can be booked in advance here:
Book activityDrop-in schedule
Our drop-in group takes place most Saturdays from 10am to midday, unless specified otherwise.
All sessions include stay and play alongside other activities as listed.
July
Agar Best Start Family Hub
Rhyme time with homemade shakers - 11 July
Regents Park Best Start Family Hub
Stay and play and Baby Massage - 18 July
Harmood Best Start Family Hub
Soft play session - 25 July
August
Kilburn Grange Best Start Family Hub
Making sensory playdough - 8 August
Agar Best Start Family Hub
Stay and Play and Baby Massage - 15 August
Regents Park Best Start Family Hub
Construction play session - 22 August
September
Harmood Best Start Family Hub
Leaf printing - 12 September
Kilburn Grange Best Start Family Hub
Stay and Play and Baby Massage - 19 September
Agar Best Start Family Hub
Nature walk and picnic to Camley Street Nature Park - 26 September
October
Regents Park Best Start Family Hub
Autumn collage pictures - 10 October
Harmood Best Start Family Hub
Stay and Play and Baby Massage - 17 October
Kilburn Grange Best Start Family Hub
Halloween pumpkin carving / pumpkin soup story activity - 24 October
November
Agar Best Start Family Hub
Mark making and early writing - 14 November
Regents Park Best Start Family Hub
Stay and Play and Baby Massage - 21 November
Venue TBC
Museum trip - 28 November
December
Kilburn Grange Best Start Family Hub
Puppets and storytime - 5 December
Harmood Best Start Family Hub
Christmas party - 12 December