We offer support to Young people at every stage of their life 0-18 years -depending on the age of your child you can access either group activities or individual support.
For full details download our new brochure here: Oaklea Young Peoples Services trifold_WEB.pdf
In essence we now offer for Eden, Furness & South Lakes:
- Family Support
- Support at School 1 to 1
- Clubs, activities & groups
Family Support
- high quality family support service
- working with other health, education and social care professionals to offer joined up working
- 1 to 1 (including personal care)
Support at School 1 to 1
- we can offer support in and or outside a school setting
- support & guidance
Clubs, activities & groups for Young People
We run activities for young people aged in South Lakeland, Furness & Eden
Below - Youth Team Leader Jack has been running regular walks for Tuesday clubs - being resourceful during Covid19 restrictions
An example of a residential weekend we ran can be found here Ormside Mill Residential
Young people in the Eden Valley: Appleby Youth Group
The club is up and running face to face for those aged 11+ every Wednesday 1900-2100 (At Appleby Hub)
You can come out now - Harriet & Molly lead our Appleby Youth Group!
If you want to join them - be a member or help shape the new look club click here and send us your thoughts OR why not follow our new Instagram OakleaYouthGroups Instagram YP
“Think Green” programme -launched 2021
Click on the Tab or go to link here Think Green - a new programme aimed at young people in South & East Cumbria
Youth Futures (Support in & around school)
A programme run by our CIC Right2Work for young people in Cumbria - find out more here Youth Futures
Activities for young people with disabilities (0-8 & 8-18 years)
Activities for those aged 0-8 and those 8-18 - will be posted on our Facebook page Oaklea Young People (please note subject to change due to ongoing Covid19 restrictions).The activity programme is designed specifically (ages 8-18) to give children and young people with disabilities a variety of supported activities to take part in. (see latest listing below)
Using local venues, we run a variety of after school term time clubs and activities. During school holidays we offer a range of full and half day sessions such as bowling and fun days. Parents and carers can have a real break whilst children can make friends, learn new skills and have fun!
We use local providers to ensure that a range of quality activities to suit all ages, abilities and interest are offered. To access these services and to directly receive information on them, please contact us for a membership & consent form or download it here OS-002 Youth Club Membership & Consent Form.docx. (Note: for these, Oaklea work in partnership with Carlisle Mencap, with funding from Cumbria County Council).
Update - Summer 2021 activity listing for Barrow/Furness & South Lakeland
20th July - Barrow - Summer picnic in the park + sport
10am – 4pm meeting at Barrow Park to have a day playing sports and a picnic.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£10
21st July - South Lakes - Kepplewray Activity Centre, Coniston (Canoe, archery, box stacking…)
Meeting at Kendal Leisure Centre at 9am. Session from 10am – 4pm, pickup at 5:15pm from Leisure Centre. Activities provided by centre – Archery, Canoeing, Box Stacking.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£15
28th July - Barrow - Walney Nature Resrve walk (see the seals)
Meet at Walney Nature Reserve. 10am – 4pm walk, seal spotting and picnic on the dunes.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£10
29th July - South Lakes - Kendal River walk (possible picnic along the way and some sporty activity)
Meeting at Lads and Girls Club 10am, 4pm pickup. Walk along the River Mint with a picnic in the middle of the day.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£10
3rd August - South Lakes - Sports Day in Kendal
Meeting at Lads and Girls Club 10am, 4pm pickup. Walk to nearby park for a sports day activity session.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£10
4th August - Barrow - Kepplewray (as 21st July above)
Meeting at Barrow Park (leisure centre) club 9am. Session from 10am – 4pm, pickup at 5:15pm. Activities provided by centre – Archery, Canoeing, Box Stacking.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£15
11th August - South Lakes - Lowther Castle (fun + picnic)
Meeting at Kendal Leisure Centre at 9am, 10am – 4pm at Lowther Castle with a picnic on the Green, pickup at 5:15pm.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£15
12th August - Barrow - Lowther Castle (as above)
Meeting from Barrow Park (leisure centre) at 9am, 10:30am – 4pm at Lowther Castle with a picnic on the Green, pickup at 5:30pm.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£15
18th August - Barrow - Bowland Wild Boar Park
Meeting from Barrow Park (leisure centre) at 9am, 10am – 4pm at Bowland Wild Boar Park with a picnic on the Green, pickup at 5:15pm.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£15
19th August - South Lakes - Bowland Wild Boar Park
Meeting at Kendal Leisure Centre at 9am, 10:30am – 4pm at Bowland Wild Boar Park with a picnic on the Green, pickup at 5:30pm.
Young people to provide own lunch, sunscreen and water.
£15
25th August -South Lakes - Grizedale (walk then play)
Meeting at Kendal Leisure Centre at 9am, 10am – 4pm at Grizedale for Woodland walk, playing in the park and café lunch, pickup at 5:15pm.
Young people to provide own lunch or lunch money, sunscreen and water.
£10
26th August - Barrow - Grizedale (as above)
Meeting from Barrow Park (leisure centre) at 9am, 10am – 4pm at Grizedale for Woodland walk, playing in the park and café lunch (menus to be provided soon), pickup at 5:15pm.
Young people to provide own lunch or lunch money, sunscreen and water.
£10
To Book your place contact Oaklea 01539 735025 E: Book here
Summary of Clubs for Young people (Updated April 2021)
Download the timetable here for South Lakes, Furness & Eden Timetable for young people clubs April 2021.docx
How do I access Oaklea’s support?
Referrals to any support & activities can be made by families directly or via Health and Social Care professionals.
If you live in South Lakeland, Furness or Eden and would like to find out more about the activities & support we provide, please contact our customer advice team on 01539 735025 or enquiries@oakleatrust.co.uk
The best way of keeping up to date with what we are doing is to follow our Facebook page - this is where we put news on events and activities: Oakleayoungpeople
