Ham Youth Centre

ITN came to Ham Youth Centre to ask young people their opinion about the lowering of the voting age.

Are 16 year olds ready to vote? Reporter Lewis Denison looks at government plans to lower the votin...

Stimulating workshop today by filmed by ITN!

All about the lowering of the voting age to 16. There was some disagreement if this was a good thing but all agreed the average age of politicians should be lowered!

Join us in summer 2026 for a diverse range of free activities for young people to take part in over their holidays!

Our final summer in the old building before we move into the Hive!

We offer a relaxed and safe space where young people can spend their holiday time trying out different activities, making new friends and chatting to friendly youth workers.

We provide a cooked lunch each day for young people on free school meals. Please promote to families that would benefit.

Booking goes live on Friday 19th June.

Latest sound bath session at Ham Youth Centre on the 22nd June for young people and their parents

Please contact Ben Skelton to book your place.

Go Karting trip yesterday and some more pics of canoeing on Tuesday.
Thanks to for funding the Go Karting

Great work shop last week with artists from to design skate ramps for the upcoming Centre Stage festival in July taking place in the heart of Richmond.

Please 🎮 GAMEFIT: Exercise + Gaming for Better Focus 

GAMEFIT is a 6-week exergaming intervention designed for children aged 7–14 years with traits of ADHD. The programme uses fun, active video games that encourage physical movement while supporting: 
• Attention and focus 
• Self-regulation and impulse control 
• Coordination and physical activity 
• Confidence, motivation and wellbeing 

The study was co-developed with neurodivergent children and parents, ensuring it is enjoyable, supportive and tailored to children’s needs. 

Sessions take place at Kingston University, with free parking provided for families. 

Why are we doing this research? 

Children with ADHD often face cognitive and behavioural challenges that impact both learning and daily life. Many families also seek non-medication-based strategies to support their children. 

Through accessible and playful movement, our aim is to: 
• Better understand how physical activity benefits the ADHD brain 
• Develop future school- and community-based wellbeing supports 
• Ensure that every child has opportunities to thrive 

So far, feedback has been highly positive — over 90% of families previously involved in AcTi Gamer project expressed enthusiasm for continuing in similar programmes. 

What will Families Receive? 

Children who complete the programme will receive: 
 A certificate and stickers to celebrate their achievement 
 A £40 Amazon voucher as a thank you for their time and effort 

Families can express interest directly here: 
👉 https://kingstonpcs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SuJTZsJ4gKnYJ8 

 

🧠 NEAR-KIDS EEG Study 
 

NEAR-Kids is a research study which explores how how movement and brain activity interact during attention tasks. This study is also open to children aged 7–14 years. 

Children will take part in a range of engaging activities during their visit, including: 

Fun computer-based cognitive games   

Fun behavioural tasks 

A non-invasive EEG activity 

What will Families Receive?  

Families who complete the programme will receive: 
 A £10 Amazon voucher as a thank you for their time and effort

Our amazing Jack Petchey winners for this term!

Mercedes, Immy, Theo and Arben