Young people (ages 11-19)

The St Albans District Children's Trust has made it easier for children, young people and families to get information on the diverse range of activities available to children and young people aged 5 – 19 years this summer.

Throughout the St Albans District there are numerous safe, fun and exciting opportunities on offer and details can be found on either www.stalbans.gov.uk or www.mogozout.org (just 11 – 19 years).

Alternatively, if you don’t have access to the internet contact Herts County Councils Family Information Services on 01442 454076.

Useful Links

	Wild Child Activity Programme - Summer 2011 Have a look and see which 'Wild' activities you may be interested in this summer. Download Further Details
	St Albans City Youth (STacy) Football - Summer 2011 Fun, fitness, football and friendship! Half term and summer courses available. Currently the club has more than 450 players (boys, girls and disability)registered in over 40 teams with an age range of 8 - 18 years (up to 25 years for Disability teams). The club also provide coaching, skill practice and sports fun for all abilities. Download Further Details
	Girls Cricket Club St Albans Junior Cricket Club are hoping to start some girls teams this Summer! Come and try a FREE coaching session in Clarence Park for 7-15 year-olds from April to August. For more details, please contact Phil Milton 07879 998613 27 Mobile Home Park, Drakes Drive, St Albans AL1 5AE or visit our website: www.stalbanscc.com Download Further Details
	Heccsport Summer Term Cricket Coaching Courses 12 week courses starting April 2011. Contact: Lisa Keilty Tel: 01279 724782 Email: lisa@heccsport.com www.heccsport.com HECCSPORT Centre for Cricket, Tharbies Farm, Rook End, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 0LL Download Further Details
	ActOne ArtsBase UV Nightclub The inclusive club night for young people aged 13 + is back again after our successful re-launch in January 2011! UV is the first Club Night of its kind. It’s a party for young people aged 13 to 19 (up to 25 years for young people with a learning difficulty), held in a safe accessible nightclub with a friendly and accepting atmosphere where young people with and without disabilities can meet and socialise. These nightclubs are inclusive and drug, alcohol and parent free! When: Sunday 27th March, 7.30pm – 10.30pm Where: The Attic, University of Hertfordshire Campus, College Lane, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB Download Flyer Front Download Flyer Back
	Parkour Gym Sessions Tuesday evenings at Francis Bacon School 5pm – 6:30pm for under 12s 6:30pm – 8:30pm for over 12s Thursday evenings at St Georges School 6:00pm until 7:30pm for under 12s Download Flyer
	Dancing Stars Dancing Stars are currently providing classes in Street Dance, Jazz, Cheer Leading, Teens Street, Gifted and Talented classes, Adults Street Dance and movement to music. Check their website for more information about local classes: www.hayleysdancingstars.com
	CyberMentors CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online. If you're being bullied, or are feeling a bit low, or are maybe troubled by something and you're not sure what to do or who to talk to, then CyberMentors is where you can go for help. It doesn't matter how big or small you think the problem is, or whether you're being targeted online or offline, CyberMentors are here to listen and support you. The best thing about it is that CyberMentors are young people too. It's never easy talking about bullying, and many young people have told us that they would prefer to speak to another young person if they could. That's why CyberMentors are young people like you, who have been trained and are volunteering their time online to help you. It's still important however, that you talk to your parents or teachers if you can. If you want to talk about a problem you've got with bullying, just drop a CyberMentor a message (click on CyberMentors Online), or talk to them in the chat room. The site is secure, and you can keep all your chats private, but there are also counsellors available for anything really serious. If your school has been involved in the CyberMentors training, then there will also be CyberMentors available to talk to you face-to-face if you'd prefer. If you're still not sure, or want to find out more about CyberMentors, including how to get involved, simply send a message to zoe@beatbullying
	www.beausandver.net
	Channel Mogo Hertfordshire Children's Trust Partnership's new online interactive website for young people in the county which includes information on a range of topics important to young people.
	Talk to Frank Helpline which offers free and confidential advice about drugs all day, every day, and can refer you on to local drugs services. 0800 77 66 00
	Youth Connections The information, advice, guidance and support service for all 13-19 year olds in England 0800 389 3258 enquiries@connexions.hertscc.gov.uk
	Herts Direct Young People Information, advice and activities for young people in Hertfordshire.
	Youth Information Information toolkit for young people
	UK Youth UK Youth is the leading national youth work charity supporting over 750,000 young people, helping them to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised via non-formal, accredited education programmes and activities.

Parenting Teenagers: i-parent

Parentline Plus in Herts is urging parents with teenagers to develop their parenting skills online with i-parent which is being launched this week.

The online support service for parents with teenagers is available at www.gotateenager.org.uk.

i-parent includes videos, animated comic books and i-parent modules covering topics such as risky behaviour, setting boundaries and improving communication with your teenager.

The online videos available at www.gotateenager.org.uk feature interviews with parenting experts as well as interviews with teenagers themselves and cover topics such as sex, coping with aggressive teenagers and under-age pregnancies.

i-parent will also be introducing a new i-parent module - Teenager in the Family to help parents reduce conflict and tension amongst family members. There are currently five i-parent modules live on the www.gotateenager.org.uk website.

If you are the parent of a teenager and need advice on teenager issues, please visit: www.gotateenager.org.uk, or phone Parentline free, 24 hours a day on 0808 800 2222.