Events and activities
Upcoming events and activities in Camden for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
See our Guide to Low and No Cost Activities in Camden.
Waiting Room's calendar is also full of events that are suitable for young people with autism and ADHD.
Early years
Step in and Play
- children 0 to 5 with learning or development delays, or a diagnosed or undiagnosed disability
- we have sessions at various locations around Camden, see our timetable for more details
Join us for play-based activities in a calm environment that will support your child’s learning and development. You will meet our specialist staff as well as parents and carers with similar experiences.
Age 4 and over
Comets
- children aged 5 to 11
- Saturdays, 9.30am to 11am
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School, NW1 1LY (opens in Google maps)
Sign up for football sessions for boys and girls with SEND. The cost is £2 per session.
Blind and partially sighted football
- children aged 7 to 16
- Mondays, 6pm to 7pm
- La Sainte Union Sports Hall, Acland Burghley School Sports Centre, NW5 1AN
Football sessions for blind and partially sighted boys and girls, with adapted practices. The cost is £40 per month and there is financial assistance for those in need. For more information visit the Bloomsbury football page on blind and partially sighted football.
Voyagers
- children aged 4 to 11
- Wednesdays during term time, 4.30pm to 5pm
- Edith Neville Primary School, NW1 1HQ (opens in Google maps)
Music-making group for primary school-aged children with SEND. The cost is £66.70 per 10-week term. Find out more and apply to join.
Age 11 and over
Youth clubs
We have 3 youth clubs where young people aged 13 to 19 (or 25 with a learning disability) can access support, meet with other young people and get involved in a range of activities.
Gyms
There are 11 free outdoor gyms open to everyone aged over 14 years old.
Creative Health Camden Youth Hub
- young people aged 12 to 18
- Fridays, 3pm to 5.30pm
- The Gym, Kentish Town Health Centre
Join us at our calm, arty wellbeing space. We have art materials and workshops, books and graphic novels, free refreshments and retro board games. Contact Li on 075 2353 3490 or email li@creativehealthcamden.com to sign up.
Civic Action Lab
- young people aged 12 to 18
- Thursdays at 4pm
- Civic Action Lab, 2 Prince of Wales Rd, NW5 3L
Join us at our calm, arty wellbeing space. We have art materials and workshops, books and graphic novels, free refreshments and a place to chill and chat. Text 07523 533490 to join us.
Building Prospects
- blind and partially sighted young people aged 13 to 18
- Wednesdays, 5pm to 6pm, from 12 November to 10 December
- virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams
These workshops provide a supportive and confidence-building space to explore career ideas, develop key employment skills, and take the next steps towards your dream job. Contact Joe by email at joe@blindinbusiness.org.uk or by phone on 0207 382 4606 for more information, or sign up using the online form.
Expected Exceeded
- blind and partially sighted young people, aged 13 to 18
- Monday 3 November, 5.15pm - 6.45pm
- hybrid session delivered via Zoom and at Blind in Business, Garden Walk, EC2A 3EQ
Sign up to this interactive session that will give young people the confidence and practical tools to take the next step towards independence – both in work and beyond.
Age 16 and over
Project SEARCH at Moorfields Eye Hospital – Information Session
- young people aged 16 to 25
- Thursday 13 November, 5pm to 6pm
- virtual session delivered online
Come along to learn about our one-year, full time supported internship at Moorfields Eye hospital for young people with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition. Join the virtual meeting using the QR code in this flyer, or email Lee at Lee.Bones@kaleido-scope.org.uk for more information.
Unity Works workshops
Unity Works are running practical workshops for young people aged 16 to 25, who have a learning disability and/ or autism. All sessions are inclusive and there is no commitment to attend all. For more information, contact Peter on 07922100814, or at peter.hass@unityworks.org.uk. See below for more details on each workshop:
Ready for Work! Building Skills and Confidence
- young people aged 16 to 25
- Thursdays 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Holmes Road, NW5 3AQ
Come along to learn about workplace behaviour, teamwork, health and safety and more.
Understanding and Managing Relationships
- young people aged 16 to 25
- Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Holmes Road, NW5 3AQ
Come along to learn about different relationships, expectations and social rules.
Let’s Talk Searching and Working
- young people aged 16 to 25
- Fridays, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Holmes Road, NW5 3AQ
This session is a discussion to share thoughts and feelings around work, and explore motivation and rejection to build confidence.
Social Media Safety
- young people aged 16 to 25
- Fridays 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Holmes Road, NW5 3AQ
Come along to learn about how to be safe online when using social media.
Age 18 and over
Friday Night Disco
- adults
- Fridays, 7pm to 9.30pm
- 404 Camden Road, London, N7 0SJ
Come along to the Friday night disco run by Centre 404. Tickets are £5 for people using services and carers/ support workers can enter for free. This event is inclusive, all are welcome! For more information, contact Caroline at carolineg@centre404.org.uk.