The Youth Adventure Trust programmes are about building confidence and resilience, trying something different, and meeting new people. As your time with YAT comes to an end, we hope you’ll look forward to new challenges, feel ready to give different things a go, and build on your experiences by getting involved in things that interest you in your local area.
There’s lots of different options; from youth groups and creative clubs, to sports teams and award schemes. You may even be able to go on an adventure expedition, or become a volunteer helping other people out.
Follow the links to help you make contact with other youth organisations, or get in touch with the YAT team if you’d like to have a chat about what you could do next.
14 – 16 year olds
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Sport
- Sports Clubs In Wiltshire: A list of sports clubs in Wiltshire.
- Sports Clubs In Swindon: A list of sports clubs in Swindon.
- Yumping: Adventure sports in Wiltshire.
- WASP (Wiltshire and Swindon Sport): Sports clubs in Swindon and Wiltshire.
- Climbing Centres: A directory of climbing venues in and around Wiltshire.
- Trowbridge Xtreme Sports Club: Regular activities in Trowbridge for 11-16 year olds.
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Creative
- Drama Groups: Drama groups in Wiltshire.
- Wiltshire Music Centre: What’s on at the music centre and how you can get involved.
- Youth Theatre (Swindon): A theatre group in Swindon for under 18’s.
- Swindon Dance: A range of dance classes for up to 16 year olds.
- Rag and Bone Arts: Theatre, dance & art workshops, clubs and courses.
- Wiltshire Young Musicians: Bands, orchestras and choirs across Wiltshire.
- Cathedral Youth Choir (Salisbury): Salisbury Cathedral’s youth choir.
- Leisure organisations
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Financial support
- Youth Adventure Trust Bursary Scheme: Available to all young people at the end of their Youth Adventure Programme until they are 16 years old – apply to cover the cost of kit, equipment, travel and membership for activities.
- Cam&Bear Fund: Grants of up to £500 available for 12-18 year olds to help them take part in outdoor activities.
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Local information
- Sparksite: Lots of information about what’s going on in your town.
- Youth Action Wiltshire: Information for Young Carers.
- Splash: Free activities available in school and summer holidays.
- Local Youth Networks: Help shape and influence the opportunities on offer in Wiltshire by getting involved with a Local Youth Network and Area Board.
- Wiltshire Clubs Information: Browse through the wide selection of leisure activities available in Wiltshire.
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Volunteering and Expeditions
- Inspiring Girls Expeditions: Unique, tuition-free wilderness science expeditions for young women aged 15-17.
- Wiltshire Wildlife Trust: Volunteering opportunities across Wiltshire.
- Kaya: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
- One World: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
- Projects Abroad: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
- Original Volunteers: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
16 years +
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Sport
- 1st4Sport: Qualifications in 39 sports available here.
- Wiltshire FA: Football coaching opportunities.
- Sports Clubs in Wiltshire: If you are interested in coaching a specific sport you can find information on all sorts of clubs in your local area who will be able to advise you on what course is best suited to you.
- WASP (Wiltshire and Swindon Sport): Sports clubs in Swindon and Wiltshire.
- Sports Clubs in Swindon: Find information about all kinds of sports and activities in Swindon.
- Active Wiltshire: Sports club directory for Wiltshire & Swindon.
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Creative
- Rag and Bone Arts: Theatre, dance & art workshops, clubs and courses.
- Choirs of England: Find a choir near you.
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Volunteering
- Royal Voluntary Service: Search for volunteer opportunities by location.
- Community First: Search Volunteer opportunities by interest.
- Kaya: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
- One World: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
- Projects Abroad: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
- Original Volunteers: Opportunities to volunteer abroad.
- Explorers Connect: Lots of expeditions offered each year, many with free places available to apply for.
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Education, Apprenticeships and Employment
- Local Courses and Qualifications: Find courses and qualifications for your age group in your area.
- Work Wiltshire: A resource and guide to your next steps for 16-24 year olds including Employment, Apprenticeships & Volunteering in Wiltshire.
- Search for all Schools and Colleges in Wiltshire and Swindon: Compare all schools and colleges performance in Wiltshire & Swindon.
- Vocational Grants and University Bursaries: Apply for financial support whilst studying at college, sixth form, university or undertaking an apprenticeship.
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Something different
- NCS: National Citizenship Service. A 3-4 week programme including outdoor activities, independent living and social action for 15-17 year olds.
- ICS: International Citizenship Service. Provides overseas volunteer placements for 18-25 year olds.
- Inspiring Girls Expeditions: Unique, tuition-free wilderness science expeditions for young women aged 15-17 years old.
- Bemerton Heath Bike Club: Working with local young people in Salisbury restoring and selling affordable second-hand bikes.
- Raleigh International Bursary Fund: Apply for a bursary to allow you to take on an international adventure, for 17 – 24 year olds.