What's On

4YP recognise that the needs of young people do not simply disappear while the schools and colleges are closed and organise a great range of activities for all age groups during the school holidays. Places are limited but are free to all young people that attend.

Girls Group focuses on many of the main aspects of teenage years such as health and self-care, life skills, digital citizenship and self-empowerment. We provide activities each session, such as cooking, crafting, board games, poster making and video production. This group helps to forge new friendships and build confidence in young women as they progress through high school years.

The group hopes to help young girls transition in their adolescence as they head towards high school years. Within the group, the girls will be able to make new friends, learn new skills, get creative and explore other things that are important to them. Activities include cooking, baking, crafting and learning new skills.

Walk & Talk is a mixed group of young people who are looking to combine socialising with exercise-based activities. Although activities are often governed by the weather, we try to get outside in the fresh air as often as possible. The aims of the group are:

• To improve mental health by feeling healthier, having someone to talk to, knowing where to go for help or support and reducing loneliness and isolation.
• To improve confidence and self-esteem by feeling part of a group – feeling safe, feeling valued and increasing social interaction.
• To increase social interaction with other young people by developing supportive networks and friendships.

The 4YP Hub is situated in Ipswich town centre and has an open-door policy. We are here from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and young people are welcome to use any of our facilities. Feeling down or have an issue you need help with? Looking for support with your mental or sexual health? Or just need to use facilities like a shower or kitchen? Our kitchen is here to be used – from hot drinks to cooked meals – feel free to make your own.
Our youth workers are here for brief chats and to help you find the support you need.

Kesgrave Hangout offers young people a safe environment to make friends, be themselves and have fun. Working around the ‘Your Night, Your Choice’ motto, young people who come along to Kesgrave Hangout actively help to plan the weekly activities – from cooking, arts and crafts, playing pool, team games and more. We hope there is something for everyone to enjoy on their Thursday nights.

East Bergholt Youth Club (EBYC) is a space for young people to feel safe and relax, have a snack, to make and meet friends, be themselves and have fun. Cooking, crafting, board games and team games are just some of the types of activity on offer. We hope there is something for everyone to enjoy on their Wednesday nights.

Games Night is a relaxed evening for ages 16+ to enjoy board games, good vibes, and great company. Come hang out, play, and connect with like-minded people.