LifeWorks offers a mix of social and structured inclusive activities for young adults aged 16+ with disabilities. The sessions enable structure and continued learning of life skills for young people with a range of abilities.
Our activities run from Monday to Friday during term-time and feature a special programme during school holidays.
Term-time Activities
Mondays | 09:30-14:00
Sports | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Try out a variety of inclusive sports.
Tuesdays | 09:30-14:00
Social and Life Skills | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Try a range of social activities, board games, puzzles, cooking and team games whilst also gaining life skills such as road safety, internet safety, money skills and food hygiene.
Tuesdays | 09:30-14:00
Travel Training | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
An opportunity for higher ability people with learning difficulties to practice their independence skills and learn through repetition how to travel safely using public transport.
Wednesdays | 09:30-14:00
Gardening | YMCA Allotment, Princes Road, Redhill
Learn about all aspects of gardening, as well as being physically active and spending time with others. We have access to inside space when necessary.
Thursdays | 09:30-14:00
Cooking Club | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Make a healthy meal each week and learn about how to create a balanced meal, order food and
understand money management.
Thursdays | 09:30-14:00
LifeWorks+ Sensory | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
A sensory session specifically for young people aged 16+ with complex needs which provides attendees with a unique opportunity to explore different levels of stimulus using projection and sensory equipment. Accompanied by their PA or 1:1 support, participants will have the chance to enhance their sense of achievement and develop essential independence skills in a truly engaging sensory environment.
Fridays | 09:30-14:00
Arts | YMCA Sovereign Centre, Reigate
Explore different art forms which will vary each week. Young people work to their own level and have
a range of different tasks to challenge and stimulate.
Cost
£55 per session
All activities are subject to change/cancellation with minimum numbers needed to run and other factors. In the event of LifeWorks cancelling the activity, credit notes for the cost of the activity will be applied to the individual’s account.
Summer Holiday Activities
Summer Holiday Activities for young adults aged 16+ with disabilities
All Summer Holiday activities are £55 per person per activity.
All activities are subject to change / cancellation based on a need for minimum numbers to run and other factors. In the event of LifeWorks cancelling the activity, credit notes for the cost of the activity will be applied to the individual’s account.
For more information and to book your place on your preferred activities, contact Matt Lole or Emma Wayland
T 01737 222 859 | E Matthew.lole@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk | emma.wayland@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
‘This Is Us’ summer video workshops
‘This Is Us’ summer video workshops for young adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities
Join us this summer for a series of 3 day video workshops each exploring a different topic through engaging arts activities. Each 3 day workshop is £120 and runs from 10:00-15:00 (* 8 Aug ends at 14:00). Parents/carers can attend on the last day of the workshop to watch a presentation of the participants’ projects and achievements.
All About Me – Wed 31 July | Thu 1 Aug | Fri 2 Aug
YMCA Horley Family Centre, Albert Rd, Horley RH6 7JA
Do you see me, and what do you see? – Tue 6 Aug | Wed 7 Aug | Thu 8 Aug*
YMCA Horley Family Centre, Albert Rd, Horley RH6 7JA
All About Me – Mon 12 Aug | Tue 13 Aug | Wed 14 Aug
Merstham Community Hub, 2a-2b Portland Drive, Merstham RH1 3HY
My Family and the People Around Me – Mon 19 Aug | Tue 20 Aug | Wed 21 Aug
YMCA Horley Family Centre, Albert Rd, Horley RH6 7JA
5 Good Things About Being Me – Tue 27 Aug | Wed 28 Aug | Thu 29 Aug
YMCA Horley Family Centre, Albert Rd, Horley RH6 7JA
Limited HAF spaces available. For more details and to book your place, please contact Matt Lole.
T 01737 222 859 | E Matthew.lole@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
Find out more
For more information about our LifeWorks sessions, please contact Matt Lole or Emma Wayland.