Whether it is finding a safe space to hang out, a youth club, discovering a new sporting activity or volunteering, we can help signpost you to some great places and opportunities.
Teenagers are invited to take over The Hive Leisure Centre on the Ely Leisure Park from 4:45pm to 6pm every Friday.
The unstructured youth-led sport and activity sessions are for anyone aged 11 to 16 and will be facilitated by qualified sports coaches.
They are being organised by Living Sport as part of an initiative to make community facilities more accessible for young people, at a time when they are currently not being used.
Each session costs £2.00.
The Cambridgeshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme offers holiday scheme places for free during the Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays to eligible primary and secondary school children and young people.
Families receiving income-related free school meals, newly arrived refugee families and families who are struggling financially, are eligible. Families who meet one of the eligibility criteria should contact their school for further information or email the HAF Team.
Participating summer holiday schemes offer up to 64 hours attendance for no charge. Every scheme provides a healthy lunch and snacks, along with a variety of fun experiences. Please see below for further details:
Support with the cost of living and holiday activities.
We are very lucky to have many open spaces in our district. Visit our play areas page to find details of all the council managed play areas in the district.
If you use the Ely Country Park, please let us know your thoughts by completing our survey.
If you have any feedback, or would like to make suggestions about local spaces or activities, you can contact your parish council. Alternatively, you can complete our quick and easy feedback form.
The Explore East Cambs website is also packed full of ideas for things to do.
There are opportunities for youth clubs and groups to apply for funding. A list of some of the organisations who offer grants, or give advice on searching for and applying for funds, are listed below. If you are seeking funding for a youth project, please contact Stephanie Jones at East Cambridgeshire District Council who may be able to signpost to further funding opportunities. Email stephanie.jones@eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 665555.
Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service
Voluntary Community Action East Cambs
Information on youth clubs and groups in East Cambs can be found in our community support organisations directory.
The H.A.Y East Cambs website also contains details of organisations and groups operating in the district.
Are you interested in establishing a new youth group? Both Voluntary Community Action East Cambs (VCAEC) and Cambridge Council for Voluntary Services (CCVS), can offer advice and training to voluntary groups in East Cambridgeshire.
Please visit their websites for further details:
Voluntary Community Action East Cambs
Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service
Your local library has a wide range of activities and facilities for young people.
There is a host of information on books, reading challenges and more: