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Activities for Young People

A full list of our services and activities for young people.

Sensory Equipment Library

Age Range: 0-18

We have lots of sensory equipment like bubble tubes, light boxes and big cushions that families can borrow for use at home, or for anyone who works with disabled children. This is a FREE service.

When: Available all year round. Loan periods from one day up to three months. FREE!!!

Where: We can deliver to you or your can pick up from the IPOP Head Office.

Available to: LB Barnet Residents. Contact us to reserve equipment.

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One-To-One Play Support

Age Range: 5-17

Some disabled children or young people may need one-to-one support to access mainstream play and leisure activities. In partnership with Barnet Council's Disabled Children's Team we can provide one-to-one support playworkers to children that meet the council's funding criteria. Once a play plan is agreed, a child/young person can access a mainstream club or scheme of their choice, partnered with a support playworker.

When: During the school holidays (excluding Christmas), after school and at weekends in term-time.

Where: Various playschemes and after-school clubs throughout LB Barnet.

Available to: LB Barnet and Enfield residents. Contact us to find out more.

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Music School

Age Range: 5-18

The Music School provides opportunities for disabled children to enjoy learning music in a supportive and creative atmosphere in small classes of 2-4 children or larger singing and mixed instrumental classes. Are you a budding musician or fancy a musical morning playing and experiencing different instruments? 30 minute session - £40/term

When:

Saturdays 9am-1.45pm with 40min classes (term-time only).
The term time dates for Autumn 2010 are:

September 2010

18th
25th
2nd

October 2010:

2nd
9th
16th

*Closed on 23rd & 30th October due to half term*

November 2010:

6th
13th
20th
27th

December 2010

4th

*11th December is the Christmas Party for all of our weekend projects*

*Closed from 18th December to 8th January 2011 for Christmas Holidays*

To book your child on to these courses please call the IPOP office on 020 8441 0404.

Where: Finchley Youth Theatre 142 High Road East Finchley N2 9ED

Available to: LB Barnet residents.

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Football School

Age Range: 5-18

The Football School enables disabled children and young people to work to a set routine of warm-ups, passing, dribbling and friendly matches and develops confidence and skill to play within various tournaments.

When:

Sundays: 2.00 - 5.00pm (term-time only)
The term time dates for Autumn 2010 are:

September 2010:

19th
26th

October 2010:

3rd
10th
17th

*Closed on 23rd and 30th October due to half term*

November 2010:

7th
14th
21st
28th

December 2010

5th

*11th December is the Christmas Party for all of our weekend projects*

*Closed from 19th December to 6th March 2011*

To book your child on to these courses please call the IPOP office on 020 8441 0404.

Where: Powerleague, Pursley Road, Mill Hill, NW7 2BB

Available to: LB Barnet residents. Contact us to reserve a place.

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Stepping Stones Drama Group

Age Range: 14-18

This drama group is for disabled young people who would like to try out a variety of drama techniques in a group environment. The group also works towards performances and there are opportunities to join in other Finchley Youth Theatre Groups.

When: Tuesdays 6.00pm-7.15pm (term-time only)

Where: Finchley Youth Theatre, 142 High Road, East Finchley, N2 9ED.

Available to: LB Barnet residents. Contact us to reserve a place.

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Dance School

Age Range: 5-18

Our Dance School enables disabled children and young people to learn aspects of ballet, tap and contemporary dance.

When: Thursday: 4.30pm - 5.30pm for 12-18 year olds Monday: 4pm - 5pm for 5-12year olds (All classes are term-time only)

Where: Finchley Youth Theatre, 142 High Road, East Finchley, N2 9ED.

Available to: LB Barnet residents. Contact us to reserve a place.

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IRanger

Age Range: 5-18 years old.

The IRanger scheme is a project to provide play opportunities for small groups of 3-5 disabled children/young people.

When: 3pm onwards

Where: Various after school clubs and youth clubs.

Available to: children and young people with out a play plan.

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11-14 Drama Group

Age Range: 11-14

A group for young people with learning difficulties/ disabilities who want to experience drama techniques in a safe space, with some work towards performances

When: 4.30-5.30pm

Where: Finchley Youth Theatre, 142 High Road, East Finchley, London N2

Available to: Young people who live or go to school in London Borough Barnet

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Greentop Saturdays

Age Range: 0-18 (under 8's to be accompanied by parent/carer)

Greentop Saturdays are an IPOP run inclusive drop in session running on Saturday's during term time. Keep checking the website for up-to-date info on what dates we are there!

When:

Saturdays during term time: 1.00-4.00pm.
The term time dates for Autumn 2010 are:

September 2010::

18th
25th
2nd

October 2010:

2nd
9th
16th

*Closed on 23rd & 30th October due to half term*

November 2010:

6th
13th
20th
27th

December 2010

4th

*11th December is the Christmas Party for all of our weekend projects*

*Closed from 18th December to 8th January 2011 for Christmas Holidays*

Where: Greentop Activity Centre Quakers Course Lanacre Avenue NW9 5WR

Available to: Inclusive drop in - families welcome. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult

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