Sweatbox Youth Centre Wantage

The Sweatbox is an open access community youth centre based in Wantage, Oxfordshire, supporting young people aged 11-19.

“Youth workers are here to help teenagers in any way they can. Teenagers are here to have fun and teach youth workers how to do their job.”

What’s Happening at Sweatbox?

Sweatbox Centre Site Open Nights

Our open sessions are currently for all young people in our community who are in school years 7-9 only, and our Sweatbox Union. £3 per session, 7pm-9.30pm. King Alfreds Academy, Centre Site.

Dates: Friday 23rd January, Friday 6th February, Friday 27th February, Friday 13th March.

Dungeons and Dragons Evenings

Open to school years 7-13. This is a is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game aimed at smaller groups. If you would like to join us for a quieter evening, please email (spaces limited): sweatbox@kas.cambrianlt.org

Dates: Friday 9th January, Friday 30th January, Friday 13th February, Friday 6th March, Friday 27th March.

Kingsgrove Open Nights

Open to school years 7-13. 7pm until 9pm. Tickets are £2 on the gate. Wantage Primary Academy, Rutherford Road, Wantage, OX12 7GQ.

Dates: Monday 12th January, Monday 19th January, Monday 26th January, Monday 2nd February, Monday 9th February, Monday 23rd February, Monday 2nd March, Monday 9th March, Monday 16th March, Monday 23rd March.

Sweatbox Youth Workers will be out and about in the community, engaging with groups of young people from time to time. Say hi if you see us!

Sweatbox Instagram

To see what the Sweatbox looks like and the activities we offer, watch a short movie made by Dan Edwards in conjunction with the Sweatbox Union and Squidgers: