Something For Everyone
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone will be open 7 days a week, offering over 20 creative and sporting activities every night all for FREE!
MINI'S CLUB (5-7 YEARS)
At Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone, we’re dedicated to making your child’s first experience unforgettable. Our programme for ages 5-7 is designed to introduce mini members to the exciting world of the Youth Zone, where they can explore a variety of activities, spark their creativity, and build confidence in a safe and welcoming space.
From arts and crafts to games, storytelling, and more, we inspire our mini members to discover their interests, learn new skills, and enjoy every moment. With a focus on wellbeing and personal growth, we encourage children to embrace challenges, celebrate achievements, and develop friendships with peers from their community.
Our sessions also support a smooth transition into new stages of their journey, laying the foundation for lifelong confidence and social skills. Whether it’s preparing for school or tackling new adventures, we’re here to guide and support them every step of the way.
For more information contact olivia.dunne@blackburnyz.org
JUNIORS CLUB (8-12 YEARS)
Step into a world of PLAY and creativity at Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone’s Junior Club! Perfect for ages 8-12, our sessions offer up to 20 fun-filled activities every evening, including recreational games, sports, arts and crafts, dance, and more.
Whether you love getting active, exploring your creative side, or trying something completely new, there’s always something exciting waiting for you. Our friendly and supportive youth workers are here to welcome you, show you around, and make sure you feel right at home.
If you’re feeling nervous, don’t worry, we’ll help you settle in quickly and start having fun. It’s the perfect place to make new friends, stay creative, and enjoy after-school fun like never before. With so much to explore, you’ll never be bored!
For Blackburn Juniors enquiries contact olivia.dunne@blackburnyz.org
For Darwen Juniors enquiries contact claudia.hawkins@blackburnyz.org
YOUTH CLUB (13-18 YEARS)
The Youth Club is the perfect place to hang out if you’re aged 13 to 18. The Youth Zone offers an incredible variety of activities, including sports, creative and performing arts, entrepreneurship, and much more. Whether you want to produce your own music in the studio, get your nails done in the salon, create your CV, or use the gym, there’s something for everyone. You can even just drop by to enjoy a drink and chat with a youth worker.
For Blackburn Youth enquiries contact zunny.dar@blackburnyz.org
For Darwen Youth enquiries contact dieu.kabwe@blackburnyz.org
SEND CLUB (8-12 YEARS)
In partnership with IMO Charity*
We are proud to support young people with a range of additional needs up to the age of 21 through inclusive ability sessions alongside our mainstream offerings. Our inclusion sessions are designed for young people aged 8 to 21, regardless of their ability. These sessions provide the opportunity to participate in various activities, including cricket, trampolining, karaoke, arts and crafts, cooking, gaming, and much more. We adapt our sessions to accommodate the needs of young people with additional challenges, including those with mild learning difficulties as well as more complex needs, such as visual impairments and physical disabilities. While we are currently unable to provide one-on-one support during sessions, young people are welcome to bring their existing Personal Assistant (PA) for support, as long as the PA has a current DBS check.
For SEND enquiries contact sajida.sidat@blackburnyz.org
