Positive Activities
Things to do and places to go
What do you do with your free time? There are lots of things to do around Kingston and your local area to stimulate your mind, get creative and get a healthly workout.
Jump down to a category:
Homework Clubs | Media and Creative Arts | Social Relationships and Health | Sports and Fitness | Volunteering and Citizenship | Youth Clubs and Open Projects
- Browse through the activities below or search through our Positive Activities Directory for more clubs and groups.
Homework Clubs
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Oxygen Homework Club for Korean SpeakersThursdays 4-6.30pm at St. James' Church, New Malden.A free homework club for Korean speaking young people for support with homework whilst improving English skills. |
Media and Creative Arts
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Hook StudioBand rehearsal space and recording facilities are available at Hook Studio. There are also a range of courses that run throughout the year in music production, film making, DJing and more. |
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MASKThursdays 4.30-7.30pm at Searchlight Youth Centre.Dance, drama and music for ages 11 to 21. Enjoy workshops in a wide range of theatre forms. Develop your acting skills and perform in our next musical. Join us for visits to West End shows and Rose Theatre Kingston. Opportunities to do LAMDA awards. The club is free. |
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SparkleThursdays 6.30-8.30pm at The Dance Practice Room, Kingston College, KT1 2AQ.If you are aged 14-19 and live or study in Kingston, Merton, Richmond or Sutton. You could join Sparkle. Sparkle gives you the chance to learn how sing,dance and make music, the opportunity to display your talents as part of professionally staged shows and events or work backstage or on lights and sound. |
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YES Film ProductionTuesdays 5-8pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm at Dickerage Adventure Playground.For young people aged 13-19, learn film production skills covering storyboards and scripts, filming, editing and more. Get a DVD of your work and maybe it will be eligible for screening on Channel 4! For more info call 020 8942 1707 and ask for Steve, Dan or Kane. |
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YU OnlineWednesdays 6:30-9pm at Devon Way Youth Centre.Say what you want to say, to whoever you want to say it to. YU Online is Kingston's online magazine made by young people for young people. If you're interested in graphic design, photography, writing, art, modelling, journalism or web design then get in touch with us! For more info email Barnabas Shelbourne at barnabas.shelbourne@rbk.kingston.gov.uk |
Social Relationships and Health
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LGBTuesdays 6.30-8.30pmExclusively for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people aged 13-19 and those questioning their sexual identity. For more information, speak to your key worker or call Dora Loizou on 0208 547 6794. |
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SHARXXThursdays 3.30pm-6pm on board the YoungLivin' Bus in Kingston Town Centre.Drop-in advice, information and guidance on sexual health and relationships for all young people aged 13-19. Also free condom distribution. This service is for you - whatever your disability, sexual preference, faith or culture. On the YoungLivin' Bus, outside JD Sports / Accessorize in Kingston. |
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SureStart Young Parents GroupsVarious days and locations. See the Young Parents page for more information.A drop-in group for teen parents and/or expectant parents aged under 25. |
Sports and Fitness
- Also try the Sports Clubs Directory
- Find sports news, events and competitions at Active Kingston
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CapoeiraMondays and Wednesdays at St. John the Baptist Church, Kingston.Capoeira is a mix of Brazilian martial art, acrobatics, dance, music and self defence. |
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Club 1316 Gym SessionsAt YMCA Surbiton, YMCA Wimbledon and YMCA Hawker Centre.Too young to join a gym? 13 to 16 year olds can use the gyms at Kingston & Wimbledon YMCA centres safely and effectively by joining Club 1316. Work out for only £3.20 a session (after a one-off induction fee of £15), supervised by a fitness instructor. For more information, visit your local KWYMCA centre or visit www.kwymca.org.uk. Parental permission and passport photo required. |
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Football CoachingTuesdays 4.30-5.30pm at the MUGA, Hollyfield School.Under 16 year olds - have some fun, play some games, learn new skills and get coaching qualifications with Oxygen Free Football Coaching at the MUGA, Hollyfield School, Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton KT6 4TU funded by RBK in association with BTS and Kickz. For more information call 020 8547 0566. |
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INSPIREMondays fortnighty (term time only) 6-8pm at Chessington Sports Centre.INSPIRE (INclusive SPort In Recration and Exercise) multi-sports sessions are open to anybody with a disability/special needs aged 8 to 80 and gives you the opportunity to play various sports such as: basketball, cricket, short tennis, volleyball and much more. Sessions are every fortnight at Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS and cost £3 per session. There is no need to book - just come along on the day. For further details contact 020 8547 5207. |
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KickzAre you aged between 12 to 18 and get a kick out of playing and watching football? Come along to Fulham FC's Kickz scheme. All sessions are free and open to boys and girls giving the opportunity to train with professional football coaches; play matches and represent Fulham FC Kickz; learn and develop new skills and abilities; make friends and have fun; get fit and healthy; visit Fulham FC. |
Volunteering and Citizenship
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Police CadetsWednesdays 7-9.30pm at the TA Centre, Portsmouth Road, Kingston.Metropolitan Police Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) is open to young people aged 14 to 21 years. Cadets are drawn from all parts of society and get to work with police officers, police staff, police community support officers, special constables and volunteers. |
Youth Clubs and Open Projects
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Albany Park Youth ClubWednesdays 6.30-8.30pm at Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre.If you're aged 12-16 and are interested in canoeing, kayaking, dinghy sailing, mountain biking, raft building and power boating, then come to Albany Park Youth Club. Facilities at the centre also include Internet access and an HD-ready LCD TV. £1 entry. For more information call Jon Handley on 020 8549 3066. |
Also see:
- Positive Activities Directory
Search for more activities, clubs and groups. - Sports Clubs Directory
Find a local club that does the sport you want. - Active Kingston
Find sports news, events and compeitions happening in Kingston. - Youth Centres
Youth Centres around the borough offer project nights and clubs. - Making Adventure Possible (MAP)
Take part in the experience of a lifetime with a youth exchange to another country.









