Events and activities for those with SEND

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.

See our Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF). Parents can register and book up to 4 days of activities over the holidays for children aged between 5 and 16 years. If a child or young person has additional support needs, parents should tell the provider in advance.

All ages

Street Tag

  • for all ages
  • Monday 25 May to Monday 20 July
  • free

Street Tag is a competition to help children and families get active and explore your local area. You could win prizes for both schools and individuals.

You use the Street Tag app to find tags located around the borough. You can walk, run, wheel, scoot or cycle to the tags to earn points for you and your school.

Find out more and how to take part in Street Tag.

London Transport Museum

Depot open days: powering London

  • 0 to 18
  • SEND friendly hour: Saturday 4 July, 10am
  • the event is free for children with one accompanying adult (adult must have an annual pass)

Join London Transport Museum as they explore how electricity has powered London for over 125 years.

Find out more and book on the London Transport Museum website.

Depot open days: design classics

  • 0 to 18
  • SEND friendly hour: Saturday 19 September, 10am
  • the event is free for children with one accompanying adult (adult must have an annual pass)

Find out more and book on the London Transport Museum website.

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

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Summer Programme

  • school aged children (reception to Year 11) who receive benefits-related free school meals
  • Summer holidays – 21 July to 1 September
  • various providers in Camden

Our Camden Summer HAF Programme 2026 offers a range of activities including sports e.g. football, basketball, swimming, boxing and jiu jitsu, as well as creative opportunities including dance, pottery, crafts and music production. Every session includes a nutritious meal and provides opportunities for children and young people to learn new skills, build confidence, make friends and enjoy their school holiday.

There are limited places available for children and young people not receiving free school meals, but who would benefit due to other priority vulnerability factors (children with a social worker, children with SEND, young carers, NRPF/asylum, persistently absent from school). Bookings for Summer HAF will open in June. Sign up to the Camden HAF Programme.

Comets

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

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.

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Each dancer is assigned a team member as their dance partner, who works with them consistently each week, building a relationship with the child and their family over time. Using verbal and non-verbal interventions we support the child to feel safe enough to creatively explore through movement and develop their curiosity within the dance space.

Age 11 and over

Employability skills workshops with Blind in Business

  • for young people who are registered blind or partially sighted
  • Thursdays from 18 June to 9 July
  • 5pm to 6pm
  • online, on Zoom

Blind in Business are running a series of workshops covering topics such as CV building, asking for adjustments, and practicing interview skills with real life employers. These sessions will provide a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and engage in a supportive and interactive environment.

Register using their online form.

If you have any questions, contact Joe

Tesco Work Experience

  • partially sighted and blind young people aged 13 to 18
  • 5 day work experience opportunity
  • Tesco Superstores

Tesco are offering a 5 day work experience opportunity to blind or partially sighted students aged between 13 to 18 years old who are in full time education. Tesco are offering flexible dates across the year.

Sign up using the online form.

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.

Find a youth club.

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, 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.

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Each dancer is assigned a team member as their dance partner, who works with them consistently each week, building a relationship with the child and their family over time. Using verbal and non-verbal interventions we support the child to feel safe enough to creatively explore through movement and develop their curiosity within the dance space.

Age 16 and over

My SEND Space: Virtual drop in sessions for young people

Young people aged 16 to 25 can book a private 30 minute session with a SENDIASS officer, alone or with their parent/ carer. They can join via WhatsApp, Zoom or MS Teams (or just have a telephone appointment).

They can receive information and advice about their education, EHCP, or next steps. They can also talk about any SEN-related concerns.

  • dates: 10 June and 8 July
  • time slots: 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm and 5.30pm

Visit the Eventbrite page to book a slot.

For more information, email Traysi Matthew at traysi.matthew@camden.gov.uk.

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.

Kensington Palace

  • ages 16 and over
  • Kensington Palace welcome anyone who identifies as Neurodivergent, Learning-Disabled or Disabled
  • Sunday 15 November, 10am to midday
  • for more information, visit the Historic Royal Palaces website
  • tickets are £1

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.

Inclusive Multi-Sport Sessions

  • adults
  • third Saturday of every month, 2pm to 3pm
  • Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre

Come along to a session for adults with physical or learning difficulties to try out team games and meet people in a welcoming, friendly and relaxed environment. Sessions are free until 20 June. Non-members must scan the QR code in the flyer to join, and members can book on the Better website. You can email camden@gll.org for more information.

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Contact us

For advice in supporting your child to access events and activities, contact your SEN Case Officer. Or, call our SEN Team duty line on 0207 974 6500 or email at sen.enquiries@camden.gov.uk.