Do you know what activities there are for your kids in your local area?

[DCSF]

I'm working with DCSF to help promote their recent study among teens on what they like to do in their spare time. Surprisingly, the study shows that 7 in 10 teens want their communities to help them get involved in more activities.

As a result, DCSF created a site that lets you insert your post code / area that then takes you to sites that show what there is for your kids to do in your town. local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/index.jsp?LGSL=643&LGIL=8&ServiceName=Find+out+about+activiti es+for+young+people&CRE=SpeedTrap

And be sure to check out the results at blogit.webitpr.com/?ReleaseID=10361. You may not have guessed what kids want to do in their spare time!

It just links to our council website, which only lists council run things

I also have a list of regional activities that might help as well. For example, if you live in North London, Camden offers:

'Get online' days during half term at Camden Town, Kilburn, Regent?s Park and libraries ? free for anyone with limited or no Internet experience to get online and discover how the web can make a difference to everyday life.
The Big Draw at the British Postal Museum and Archive - Get involved with the nationwide Big Draw campaign and discover the power of drawing at this artist-led group.
Make your voice heard ? a drama workshop at Hampstead Theatre which will celebrate 50 years in 2009 and is bringing together a wide range of groups over a year leading to performance of a large-scale community play next July.
A week-long programme of varied activities run by the Prince?s Trust including:
T-shirt design and printing
An adventure centre visit
Juice making
Go-karting
Youth forum
Advice sessions on developing personal skills and how to access educational and employment opportunities

If you want to tell me where your area is then I might be able to give you a similar list. I hope this helps!