Although there is a tradition of Youth Club work at Epworth dating back to the 1950's we have only recently restarted a new phase for ages 8 to 12. These meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (term time only) from 6:45 till 8:15 pm.
Subs are £1 per week for all ages.
We try to encourage some craft activity (cooking, art etc) as well as the usual games like table tennis, basketball, football, darts, pool and snooker. Music is always around and the first item of equipment was a CD player (also used by other Church Groups). We also use much of the sports and computer equipment from The Boys' Brigade.
The Tuckshop is set up in The Link Unit and provides a great attraction as it is shared with other Church Groups and has a wide variety of delights to offer!
Leaders have all received CRB clearance and have completed a Safe Working with Children form and will attend the relevant course if they have not already done so. Parents Consent Forms have been completed and we have a basic set of rules to ensure that there is flexibility within a structure.
Initially we aimed at youngsters in The Brigades or Junior Church at Epworth but we also allow for friends to be introduced, depending upon the total number we can cater for.