Youth Centres

Across Fareham there are 5 dedicated centres for young people. Each centre runs its own programme. For more details click on the links below.

In addition to the centres, there are also a vast number of clubs and groups to get involved with, for more details click on the links below.

Local Young Peoples' Centres

Do you want to get involved? Have you thought about:

Crofton Youth Project

Stubbington Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, PO14 2PP

Crofton Youth Project is run on a membership basis every Monday evening for school years 8, 9 & 10 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm with year 10 members able to stay until 9.30pm and Wednesday and Thursdays evenings for year 6 and 7 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Annual membership is £15 per person.

The club provides a safe environment with many games/activities on offer including Wii and Internet access. Some nights are organised into games/competitions and some are left to the members to decide and organise amongst themselves under supervision.

Staff and volunteers try to improve the members' socialising skills plus respect for each other and the equipment used within the club.

Crofton Youth Project is open 50 weeks a year, including every school holiday and only closes for Christmas.

 

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Genesis Centre

Centre Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6DX

Session times:

Monday:  

     

  • 5.00pm - 6.00pm drop in sex sense clinic (confidential advice)
  • 6.30pm -8.30pm. This is a closed session for young people who take part in specific projects of their choice.

Tuesday:   

    

  • 5.00pm - 6.00pm drop in sex sense clinic (confidential advice)
  • 6.30pm -8.30pm For year 8 & 9    

Wednesday:  

  • 2.00pm - 4.00pm Connexions drop-in
  • 5.00pm - 6.00pm drop in sex sense clinic (confidential advice)
  • 6.30pm -8.30pm For year 10+     

Thursday:

  • 5.00pm - 6.00pm drop in sex sense clinic (confidential advice)
  • 6.30pm -8.30pm For year 6 & 7   

Friday evenings - private hire (currently a special needs group)

Entrance is 50p per session unless a specialised project is taking place. Membership is free but all young people are expected to become members.

The centre takes part each year in the Trident Scheme. The centre has a music studio where young people throughout the borough of Fareham can both rehearse and record for a minimal price. The music studio is currently undergoing refurbishment.

For more information contact the full time youth worker. Tel: 01489 578997

 

Oasis

Titchfield Youth Project, Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AB

For more information contact the youth worker-in-charge.
Tel: 01329 232242

 

Odyssey Young Person's Centre

Portchester Community School Site, White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9BD

Session times:

Monday

  • Year 11 lunchtimes

Tuesday

  • 6.00pm - 8.00pm 11-13's

Wednesday

  • 7.00pm - 9.15pm 14+ drop-in

Thursday

  • Year 11 lunchtime
  • After school club 3.00pm - 4.30pm
  • Jammit - Music Project for 13 - 19 year olds

Friday

  • Year 11 lunchtime opening

For more information see the sessions programme An image to show a pdf document. (363 Kb) or contact the full time youth worker.
Tel: 02392 210949

e-mail: mandy.walters@hants.gov.uk

 

X-perience

Trinity Street, Fareham, PO16 7SJ

For more information contact the full time youth worker.
Tel: 01329 232242

The Centre also offers advice through The Moving on Project, providing counselling and information for young people.

 

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Clubs and Groups

St John Ambulance Cadets

Fareham Quadrilateral Division, 28 Queens Road, Fareham. PO16 0NN

For more information contact the Divisional Superintendent
Tel: 01329 237321
E-mail: fareham@hampshire.sja.org.uk
Youth Participation Website : http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/young-people/youth-participation.aspx (this is an external hyperlink)

The Bridge Café Project

Fareham Community Church, 171, West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EF

Open every Friday 8-10.30pm. For more information contact the Church Office - (01329) 829121

Connexions - Fareham

189 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EN

Tel: 01329 827504

Open Monday, Wed, Thur - 9:30 - 4.30pm

         Tue 9:30 - 2:30pm

         Fri 9:30 - 4pm
Website: www.connexions-direct.com/ (this is an external hyperlink)
 

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1350 (Fareham and District) Air Training Corps

HQ 1350 (Fareham & District) Squadron, Air Training Corps, Farm Road, Titchfield, PO14 4BD

For more information contact the Commanding Officer Flt Lt Brett Beaumont RAFVR(T)
Tel: 01329 847612 (manned during parade hours with an answer phone available)
E-mail: oc.1350@aircadets.org or 1350@aircadets.org

Squadron Website: www.1350atc.org.uk (this is an external hyperlink) 
Air Cadet Website: www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets (this is an external hyperlink)

Age group - 13 to 18 years

Parade Timings: 1930 - 2140hrs Monday and Thursday Evenings

Activities on offer include aviation related subjects, following a national training syllabus, drill, leadership and man management development, flying, gliding, shooting, tactical exercises, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and camps at RAF Stations.

Scheme available for children with disabilities.

 

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1st Fareham Girls Brigade

Fareham Baptist Church, Gosport Road, Fareham

For more information contact Mrs Wendy Townrow
Tel: 02392 580220

Website: www.freewebs.com/fbcgb/index.htm (this is an external hyperlink)

Age group - 4 to 18 years

Term time, Fridays 6-7.30pm

Activities cover work for badges under 4 headings: spiritual, physical, educational and service. This may include topics such as drama, parachute games, craft and helping others.

Scheme is available to children with disabilities, but is subject to the group being able to meet each individual child's special needs.

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1st Portchester Girls' Brigade

Portchester Methofist Church, Castle Street,

Groups catering for ages 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-18 year-olds.

Thursdays 5.30-7pm - come along to find out more, or call Penny 01329 264267

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Catisfield District Brownies

The venues and times for Brownie pack meetings in the Catisfield District are listed as follows:

1st Catisfield Brownies

Venue:  Blackbrook Scout Hut, Blackbrook Road, Fareham, Fareham West Ward

Time:    Fridays between 6.00 pm and 7.30 pm.

5th Catisfield Brownies

Venue:  Uplands Primary School, Morshead Crescent, Fareham, Fareham North Ward

Time:    Mondays between 5.15 pm and 6.45 pm.

7th Catisfield Brownies

Venue:  St Columba's Church Hall, Hillson Drive, Fareham, Fareham North West Ward

Time:   Mondays between 6.00 pm and 7.15 pm.

9th Catisfield Brownies

Venue:  Harrison Road Primary School, Harrison Road, Fareham, Fareham East Ward

Time:   Tuesdays between 6.00 pm and 7.15 pm.

10th Catisfield Brownies

Venue:  Orchard Lea Junior School, Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Fareham North West Ward

Time:   Tuesdays between 5.30 pm and 7.00 pm.

For further information on the above, please contact Liz Dunning on 01329 237127

Catisfield District Guides

The venues and times for Guide pack meetings in the Catisfield District are listed as follows:

1st Catisfield Guides

Venue:  St Columba's Church Hall, Hillson Drive, Fareham, Fareham North West Ward

Time:    Mondays between 7.30 pm and 9.00 pm.

5th Catisfield Guides

Venue:  Uplands Primary School, Morshead Crescent, Fareham, Fareham North Ward

Time:   Mondays between 6.45 pm and 8.15 pm.

11th Catisfield Guides

Venue:  Harrison School, Harrison Road, Fareham, Fareham North Ward

Time:   Tuesdays between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm.

For further information on the above, please contact Liz Dunning on 01329 237127

Catisfield District Rainbows

The venues and times for Rainbow pack meetings in the Catisfield District are listed as follows:

1st Catisfield Rainbows

Venue:  St Columba's Church Hall, Hillson Drive, Fareham, Fareham North West Ward

Time:    Wednesdays between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

4th Catisfield Rainbows

Venue:  St Columba's Church Hall, Hillson Drive, Fareham, Fareham North West Ward

Time:    Fridays between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

For further information on the above, please contact Liz Dunning on 01329 237127

 

17th Fareham Scout Group

Holy Trinity Church Scout HQ, West Street, Fareham, PO16

For more information contact Mr J C Mitchell, Scout Leader.
Tel: 01329 511047

Website: www.farehameastscouts.org.uk/?q=17thfareham (this is an external hyperlink)

Age group - 6 to 15 years

Activities include games, crafts, camping and visits.
The scheme is available to children with special needs.

Locks Heath Free Church

255 Hunts Pond Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, PO14 4PG

The Edge is a youth group run by volunteers from the church family.  For more information contact Jim Privett email:  youth@lhfc.org.uk or visit the website at www.lhfc.org.uk.             

The club runs every Friday at the following times:

Age group 11 - 13   6:30pm to 8pm

13 year olds - 8:30pm to 10pm

Fees - Various subscriptions for each event.

For more information or to discuss this issue please contact the Community Development Team on Tel 01329 236100 or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

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