Inspiring outdoor adventure clubs for primary school age children in years 1 to 6. We run birthday parties, holiday clubs and after school clubs – 100% outside, all year round. We also offer school workshops and pre-school sessions (18 months to 4 years).
Our first Holiday Clubs are launching this summer in the beautiful grounds of Studlands Rise First School, Royston, running July 22nd to August 23rd, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. We have an exciting lineup planned with themed days including Nature Ninja, Summer Cookout, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Bear Island, Wildcraft vs. Minecraft, Harry Potter, Gangsta Granny, Pokemon, Zelda’s Epic Adventure and Nerfageddon.
Our birthday party activities include Harry Potter, Wildcraft vs. Minecraft, Nerf and Bushcraft. We run in a range of green spaces across Royston and Cambridge.
Look out for our new pre-school Saplings sessions coming to Royston in June!
To make a booking or send a birthday party enquiry please visit our website.
www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk/cambridge-royston/
Email: cambridge@theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
Tel: 07397 107916
Bassingbourn Barracks Military youth organisation provides flying, gliding, adventure training, sports, target shooting, and Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Aged 12+
Mon & Weds 6.45 - 9.45pm
Angels supports families of children with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or ADHD.
- Group meetings, workshops and individual support for parents/ carers
- Find support
- Share ideas, experiences and concerns
- Reduce isolation
- Help your child reach their potential
Parent Online support sessions available, details on the website
Looking for Action, Adventure, Friendship, and fun, then why not join the Army Cadets. Becoming an Army Cadet has heaps of benefits. The most obvious being that you get to take part in loads of exciting and challenging activities such as fieldcraft, adventure training, first aid, music, sports and shooting, to name but a few.
12 - 17 years
Royston Army Cadets parade Wednesdays, 7 to 9.30pm.
12 Platoon, Dodkin Hut, Tannery Drift, Royston SG8 5DE
Professional karate tuition for children and adults in Royston, Bishop's Stortford & Cambourne
Royston classes are held at the Coombes Community Centre and the Catholic Church Hall and are taught by Sensei Rafal Ratuszniak 2nd Dan.
Please visit our website for full details and to book a place for a free trial lesson.
We look forward to teaching you soon.
Aged 5+
Monday - Coombes Community Centre
Friday - Royston Catholic Church Hall
Coaching available for anyone, you don't have to be a member.
Clubs Sessions are held three times a week: Tuesday mornings 10.30am - 12am Thursday evenings in the spring/summer from 5pm Sunday mornings 10am - 12am)
On the Tennis Courts at The Plaistow, Church End, Barley, Herts SG8 8JW
Junior coaching - 5+
Wednesdays
The Club teaches Judo and associated Budo Arts.
Wednesdays, 12+yrs from 7pm.
Bassingbourn Sports Centre
A safe and friendly Youth football club for children from Bassingbourn and surrounding villages.
We run a very successful Saturday soccer development for 4-6 year olds and are a thriving and friendly club running league teams from under 7’s through to U18’s.
All enquiries very welcome.
Crochet workshop for kids aged between 10-16 - come and learn the basics to get you started!
Hosted by No.3 Royston, held monthly at the craft fairs at Market Hill Rooms on the first Sunday of every month.
Taught by crochet teacher Georgina, who is fully DBS checked. All materials provided.
£15
Book for one month only and must be paid for in advance - please pick the month you'd like when you book: choose STYLE option and then the month
For more information and to book visit No.3 Royston – 3 Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7BP or visit and book online: https://no3royston.com/products/kids-crochet-workshop
Inclusive Ballet and Tap classes in Bassingbourn for children and adults
4+
Wednesdays
Weekly fun football sessions to focus on technical skills and fun games. We also run Holiday Clubs and Birthday parties
Tots Football (1-5 years), Sunday, 8.45 – 9.30 Melbourn Village College
Tots Football (1-5 years), Sunday 9.30 – 10.15 Melbourn Village College
Football Fun and Development (5-12 years), Tuesday 6 – 7pm Bassingbourn Village College
Football Fun and Development (5-12 years), Wenesday 5 – 6pm Melbourn Village College
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. For girls 5–18 years. Help run a unit or volunteer with us from 16 +.
The social side of Girlguiding for 18+ is Trefoil Guild.
Headquarters: Christon Hall, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7HP.
Through fun, friendship and adventure we empower our members to discover they can do anything!
Contact Anna Bond
Glazed Creations is a pottery painting studio in Royston, Herts. We provide a friendly, relaxed environment for our customers to take some time out from life. Come and enjoy painting pottery and creating homewares, gifts or treasures with your friends and children.
We also organise Pottery Painting Parties
Every Tuesday, 3.45-4.30pm
Ages 3+
Royal British Legion, Mill Road, Royston
£5 pay as you go!
Free, family-friendly, volunteer-run event for children ages 4-14. Run or walk 2k run around the Wimpole Estate Junior Parkrun course, every Sunday 9-10am - all welcome!
Wimpole Estate, Arrington, SG8 OBW
A not-for-profit club for Kickboxing and Kung Fu, ages 7-adult.
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Various locations in Royston.
Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities help build confidence and study skills.
Ages 3-15
Wednesday and Saturday
Coombes Community Hall, Burns Road. Royston - SG8 5PT
Second Saturday of the month. 2-3pm.
Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
Call 0300 123 4049 for more information
Email: libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Open to all families who have a child with additional needs and their siblings. Come meet fellow parents who truly understand your journey.
Let the kids make a mess somewhere that isn’t your house (winning!)
Also, you can hire out Lego, ideal for keeping kids occupied at parties, weddings, christenings etc.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT. First Saturday of the month, 2-4pm
To book, email cathryn.phillips@googlemail.com
Dance, drama, acting, singing and musical theatre classes and workshops for children and adults.
Aged 6+
Saturday and Sunday
9 Melbourn Rd, Royston, Herts. SG8 7BP
Little Ruggers provides Rugby Based Sports Classes for Girls and Boys aged 2-8 years across Herts, Beds and Cambs.
Saturday Classes - Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston
Puma class (2-3.5 years) – 8:00am – 8:45am.
Jaguar class (3.5-5 years) – 8:55am – 9:40am.
Lion class (5-8 years) – 9:50am – 10:35am.
Puma class (2-3.5 years) – 10:45am – 11.30am.
Jaguar class (3.5-5 years) – 11:40am – 12:25pm.
MC Splash Swim Club is a friendly, non-competitive club, and though we don't compete in external competitions, we do hold our own annual in-house gala each year.
Fri's 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (i.e. Masters class)
Melbourn Dynamos FC - Cambridgeshire FA Club of the Year 2021. We are an inclusive community Club with over twenty male, female and mixed teams and we are proud to offer everyone the same opportunities from age three upwards.
Aged 3+
Saturdays
We hold internal gradings and club championships each term. The club is affiliated to the British Judo Association, which is the Sport’s National Governing Body, and is a very active member club of the Eastern Area, taking part in numerous competitions and training events each year.
Session times:
Saturday
9.00am – 10.00am: Group 1 for younger and less experienced players (approx. 6 – 7 years)
10.00 to 11.15: Group 2 for older and improvers (approx 7 – 9 years)
11.15 to 12.45: Group 3 for the more experienced players (approx 10 years +, seniors also welcome)
Monday
6.00pm -7.00pm: Must be in groups 2 or 3 or of equivalent standard
Tuesday
8:00pm – 10.00pm: Seniors and experienced Juniors (13 years +)
Royston Leisure Centre
Woodcock Road
Royston SG8 7XT
Weekly Basketball classes for 2 – 9 year olds
Wizards (2 – 3.5 years), Saturday 8.45 - 9.30am King James Academy Junior Site
Kings (3.5 - 5 years), Saturday 9.35 - 10.20am King James Academy Junior Site
Warriors (5-7 years), Saturday 10.25am - 11.10am King James Academy Junior Site
Giants (7-9 years), Saturday 11.15 - 12pm King James AcademyJunior Site
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