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 Session Details

Our open sessions are currently for all young people in our community who are in school years 7 & 8, and our Sweatbox Union. £3 per session. King Alfreds Academy, Centre Site.

Open nights dates are: Friday the 19th April, Friday the 3rd May and Friday the 17th May.

Sweatbox Youth Workers will be out and about in the community, engaging with groups of young people, on the evenings of Friday 26th of April, Friday the 10th May and Friday 24th May. Say hi if you see us!

NEW: Dungeons and Dragons evenings

Please join us for our Dungeons and Dragons evenings on Friday the 10th May and Friday 24th May. 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@ka.vale-academy.org as spaces are limited.

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: