Beatbox

BEATBOX is a weekly youth group aimed at integrating young people with special needs, aged 11-18, into the mainstream youth work activities of the SWEATBOX Youth Centre. Beatbox is run by Youth Workers, young volunteers (up to 18) and other professionals from surrounding special needs schools.

We meet every Thursday (term time only), 4pm-6pm. There are lots of exciting activities to try and plenty to get involved with, including;

Bouncy Castle
Badminton
Outdoor Sports

Cooking & crafts
Nintendo Switch
Skate and BMX ramps

Gladiator Joust
Film Nights
Music Workshops & Karaoke

We also have termly trips, such as:

PANTOMIMES

MUSEUMS

THEME PARKS

ACTIVITY CENTRES

LOCAL AREA VISITS

“Beatbox means a lot to me because I get to meet people I would not have met otherwise”

“I like Beatbox because I get to hang out with my friends and do fun things”

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY

“Without volunteering at Beatbox I wouldn’t be going on to what I am doing now”

“Beatbox is really helpful for people studying Health & Social care or wanting to work in that after school”

WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY

Please contact us at sweatbox@ka.vale-academy.org if you are interested in attending this group.