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?

Upcoming Sessions

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 9th May, Friday 23rd May, Friday 13th June, Friday 27th June and Friday 11th July.

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!

Dungeons and Dragons evenings

Open to school years 7-13. Please join us for our Dungeons and Dragons evenings on Friday 2nd May, Friday 16th May, Friday 6th June, Friday 20th June and Friday 4th July. This is a is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game aimed at smaller groups. This will help to promote creativity, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. If you would like to join us for a quieter evening, please email: sweatbox@kas.cambrianlt.org as spaces are limited.

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 21st April, Monday 28th April, Monday 5th May, Monday 12th May, Monday 19th May, Monday 2nd June, Monday 9th June, Monday 16th June, Monday 23rd June, Monday 30th June, Monday 7th July and Monday 14th July.

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: