The Waterside Centre

 As Berkshire Youth’s newest flagship youth and community centre, The Waterside Centre is a safe place for young people to access support, activities and opportunities whilst also providing a hub for the local community to connect and network.

Paddling at Waterside

Their fleet of Canoes, Kayaks and Stand-Up-Paddleboards (SUP) means that everyone has something to take to the water on.

With the canal right next to them what better than some time in the fresh air.

Their regular youth paddling sessions run term time on a Friday when the weather is warm, all abilities are welcome:
• 16.30 – 17.30 for young people in school years 5 – 6 (age 10+)
• 18.00 – 19.00 for young people in school years 7 – 13

They also offer holiday activities, one-off or development sessions for schools and youth groups building confidence and adventure skills.

Parties, adult, social and corporate sessions all available.

Boxing

BoxWise

Berkshire Youth have partnered with BoxWise to deliver a free 6-week non-contact boxing course for young people in school years 7 – 11.

Classes consist of a warm up and cool down, technique and teamwork drills, plus bag and one to one pad work.

Each student will be provided with a free BoxWise T-shirt, water bottle, hand wraps and a hot meal after every session.

To book your places, please visit their online booking system.

Please note that all disclaimers and questionnaires must be complete via their booking system prior to the start of the session.

Women and Girls Boxing

They’ve teamed up with Thames Valley ABC to launch free boxing sessions for women and girls (aged 12+).
Term time Wednesdays, 5 – 6pm.

Learn new skills and improve your fitness in a fun and friendly environment!

Climbing Club

Their 15-line roped indoor climbing wall  provides a challenge and exercise for all ages.   

Their qualified instructors will support with everything from your first climbing experience to working on belaying and footwork. 

They also have set traverse routes for practicing.

• 16.30 – 17.30 for young people in school years 5 & 6 (age 10+)
• 18.00 – 19.00 for young people in school years 7 – 13

All abilities welcome.

They also offer holiday activities, one-off or development sessions for schools and youth groups building confidence and adventure skills.

Their inclusive climbing sessions allow participants with disabilities the opportunity to experience climbing with assistance; from motor skills support to the use of their chair hoist which can support wheelchair bound participants to climb.

Parties, adult learn to climb, social climbing and corporate sessions all available.