Here's a list of things that are happening regularly in the Lancaster and Morecambe area for children and young teenagers. (Click here for the diary)

For one off events see our main what's on calendar.
For many of these things, if you are under 13 yrs old an adult will probably have to come with you. If this isn't possible, then you will need to phone first and check if you can come unaccompanied.

This isn't the only page with things you might like to go to - there's also a big 'what's on' calendar with all kinds of activities (Sadly also things for adults as well as for kids) and pages with what's on at the cinema and the theatre. There's also a page with courses, classes and workshops - things like martial arts, photography and lots more, some of which are open to young people as well as adults. And a page with centres teaching everything from music to martial arts.

There are lots of Childrens events at Salt Ayre Sports Centre - as well as ordinary sports sessions there are lots of special fun + games sessions too, especially during the holidays. Some are listed below but there isn't room for most so phone (01524) 847540 or See Salt Ayre website for for more info + lots more activities

Lancaster District Children's Integration Group
Supporting families of children with educational, behavioural and physical special needs. Speciality: assisted support during school holiday periods, accessing activities and organising outings.
Contact: secretary Ian Birkill, 29, Longlands Avenue, Heysham, Lancs. LA3 2NU.
Tel: 01524 859725
Email: ldcig@hotmail.co.uk

when	what's on
SUNDAYS
Sun	The War Den 6.00pm - 10pm Gregson Centre, LancasterFor Games Workshop players, everyone welcome.
MONDAYS
Mon (term time)	Community Sports Club 4.15pm - 5.45pm Heysham High School Sports Hall.. 50p. No booking necessary. Each week there will be Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Basketball, Kwik Cricket, Football and many more! The pilot is open to anyone aged between 8 and 13 years, who are living, or go to a school in the West End of Morecambe. You do not need to have any prior sports experience, as qualified sports instructors will coach you. All you need is bags of energy and plenty of enthusiasm! Info tel: 01524 58 28 26.
Mon	Parent & Toddlers group 10 - 11.30am Gregson Centre, Lancaster. £1 Tel: 01524 35290
Mon	Jo Jingles Music, singing and dancing for pre-school children.Torrisholme (church of the Ascension hall) 9.30 Am Baby Class - 6 Months To Walking. 10.30am Walking To 3 Yrs. 11.30am 3- 5 Yrs. Also Gregson Centre, Lancaster 1.30pm FOR 3-5Yrs
Mon	Marsh Community Infants' Group 4.30-6.30pm Marsh Community Centre, Willow Lane, Lancaster. Activities for children aged 4-7 yrs. Info tel: 01524 843300 or 0787 622 5633.
Mon	Heysham Community Multi-Sports Club 4,30-5.45pm Heysham High School Sports Hall (term-time only) until Easter 2005. 50p. For ages 8-14. Qualified sports coaches offer Kwik cricket, Basketball, Hockey, Football, and Indoor Golf plus many more. To book tel: 01524 58 28 26.
Mon.	The Woodcraft Folk. 6pm-7.15pm. The Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster. Woodcraft Folk is a national voluntary youth movement, designed to develop self-confidence with the aim of building a world based on equality, peace, social justice and co-operation. Activities include games, arts& crafts, outings, camps, social justice, environmental awareness. See www.woodcraft.org.uk for more details. For children aged 6-12 AND 12-15 Contact: Ele on 07828857604
Mon	Morecambe Blades Fencing Club Juniors: 6-7.30pm, Seniors: 8-9.30pm Lancaster + Morecambe College. All equipment supplied. World's best coach on site. Tel: 01524 793308.
Mon	Girls Youth Group 7-9pm Marsh Community Centre, Willow Lane, Lancaster. Activities for girls aged 11+. Info tel: 01524 843300 or 0787 622 5633.
Mon	Aikido Class 7-8pm Ridge County Junior School, Keswick Rd, Lancaster. For age 7+. Expert black belt instructor. Info tel: 01524 841936.
Mon	Guitar 7-9pm with Jon Moore & Richard French. The Hothouse, Morecambe. £3 / free (concs). For beginners and improvers. See www.mormusic.net or tel: 01524 831997.
Mon	Connexions Teenagers Advice Drop-In every Monday Evening, Victoria Institute, Caton. Info and advice on choosing courses, looking for the right job, CV writing, etc. for 13 - 19 yr olds.
Alt Mons	Hothouse Singers 7-9pm with Pete Moser; The Hothouse, Morecambe. £3 / free (concs). Friendly adult group for people who sing and those who don't know they can sing. Wide-ranging mix of original songs and popular tunes from around the world. See www.mormusic.net or tel: 01524 831997.
TUESDAYS
Tu	Jo Jingles Music, singing and dancing for pre-school children. 9.30am and 10.30am For 12 Months To 3 Years. Gregson Centre, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 859965.
Tu + Thu	Torrisholme Toddlers 10-11am Church of the Ascension, Torrisholme. Parent £1.50, child (over 6 months) 50p. Games, toys, activities, refreshments. Tel: 01524 858486 / 63108
Tu	“The Sea & The Sky”: Summer Family Fun. 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm Lancaster Maritime Museum, Through the summer holidays 2005. Free for accompanied children and adults. Just turn up. Info tel: 01524 62166.
Tu	Lancaster and Kendal Mini Stages. 1.15pm - 2.30pm. Trinity United Reformed Church, Bowerham Road, Lancaster (fully accessible with ample parking). £6.50 per session (50% sibling discount). Call to check spaces on a Free Taster session. Musical workshop for babies and toddlers (under 5's). Including, actions, music, songs, instruments and puppets which will improve their speech, co-ordination, develop their listening skills and in the process nurture their interest in music. Followed with playtime and Fairtrade refreshments. http://www.ministages.co.uk
Tu	Marsh Brownies 5.30-6.45pm Marsh Community Centre, Willow Lane, Lancaster. Info tel: 01524 843300 or 0787 622 5633.
Tu	Young Women Only Drop In Shop 6-8pm The Info Shop, Victoria Street, Morecambe. A Youth & Community Service 'Positive Activities for Young People' initiative for young women aged 13-19 to drop in, have a chat, get information on different issues, talk to a worker in confidence, etc. Info tel: 01524 831978.
Tu	Baybeat Session 6.30 -8.30pm The Hothouse, Morecambe. Morecambe's famous carnival band meets. New players aged 8+ welcome. Samba percussion, funky tunes & colourful dancing, new members always welcome, all levels. £2 adults, £1 under-16s. 1st week free. See www.mormusic.net or tel: 01524 831997.
Tu	St Christophers Brownies meet 6.30 - 8pm St Christopher's Church Hall, Bare. For girls aged 7-9 yrs. Tel: 01524 424924 or just turn up.
Tu	Mixed Youth Group 7-9pm Marsh Community Centre, Willow Lane, Lancaster. Activities for young people aged 11-15 yrs. Info tel: 01524 843300 or 0787 622 5633.
Tu	Junior Folk Club. There's folk and folk. Junior folk Club, lots of fun, all young fiddlers & flautists etc. welcome. Seniors likewise. 7pm juniors. 9pm senior session kicks in. Gregson Centre, Lancaster
Every Tu	Kuk Sool Won - All Korean Self-Defence and Fitness techniques combined in to one martial art. Lancaster + Morecambe College: Combined (seniors + juniors) class 7.15 – 8.45pm. More info see www.kuksoolwonlancs.co.uk
WEDNESDAYS
1st Wed of the month	Lancaster & Morecambe College Visit Day 4-6pm Fiond out about courses and training options. tel:. 0800 306 306
Weds in the Sum-mer hols	Free Children's Activity Workshops 10am-12.30pm, 1.30-4pm Marketgate, Lancaster. Come & join in the free fun.
Every Wed term time	Helen O'Grady: Children's Drama Academy 4pm - 5pm for school years 1,2 and 3, 5pm - 6pm for school years 4, 5 and 6. St Pauls Cathedral Social Centre Balmoral Road Lancaster. Highly developed programme aimed at developing confidence, self-esteem + communication skills. Info tel: 015242 73265
Wed	Jo Jingles Music, singing and dancing for Pre-school Children.heysham (st. James Centre) 9.30 am for 12 Months – 3 Years 10.30am for 3 – 5 Years
Wed	Enjoy-a-Ball. 4pm age 3 to 4, 4.30pm age 4 to 5, 5.30pm age 5 to 6. Trinity Community Centre, Middle Street, Lancaster. Enjoy-a-Ball is a new sports coaching programme for children aged 3 to 9 years old. Professional sports coaches teach your child 8 different ball sports (football, rugby, cricket, tennis, hockey, volleyball, baseball, basketball) on a 8 week cycle. For more information and prices call 08452 26 26 94 or visit www.enjoy-a-ball.com
Wed	Junior Group 4-6pm Marsh Community Centre, Willow Lane, Lancaster. Activities young people aged 8-11 yrs. Info tel: 01524 843300 or 0787 622 5633.
Wed	Stages Night - 7:30pm - 9:30. Rehearsal night for young bands and musicians (12-18 yrs) already connected with the Stages project, MMM tutors will be at hand to provide support, advice and equipment. £2. The Hothouse, Morecambe. See www.mormusic.net or tel: 01524 831997.
Wed	Sedbergh Karate Club beginners class juniors 6.30 - 7.30pm, adults (over 14) 7.30 - 9.00pm. Sedbergh Primary School, Sedbergh. Info tel: 015242 41195 or 07870 530775
1st + 3rd Wed of month	Lancaster + Morecambe Computer Club Meeting 7pm Moor Lane Social Club, Lancaster.
THURSDAYS
Thu	Clapping Song 10am - 12pm For under 5s and the people who look after them to get together, to make friends and to learn new songs and stories. £1 inc. refreshments. The Hothouse, Morecambe. See www.mormusic.net or tel: 01524 831997.
Thu	Torrisholme Toddlers 10-11am Church of the Ascension, Torrisholme. Parent £1.50, child (over 6 months) 50p.Games, toys, activities, refreshments. Tel: 01524 858486 / 63108
Thu	Little Treasures 10 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Firbank Children’s Centre, Firbank Road , Lancaster , LA1 3HL. Free Make and play with treasure baskets. For parents/carers and their children aged 6 – 18 months. Contact Firbank Children’s Centre 01524 845319.
Every Thu	Helen O'Grady: Children's Drama Academy. 4pm- 5pm for school years 1, 2 and 3 , 5pm - 6pm for school years 4, 5 and 6, 6pm to 7pm for school years 7+. The War Memorial Hall, Poulton, Morecambe. Highly developed programme aimed at developing confidence, self-esteem + communication skills. Info tel: 015242 73265
Thu	Kuk Sool Won - All Korean Self-Defence and Fitness techniques combined in to one martial art. Junior Class Heysham Community Centre: 6 – 6.50pm. More info see www.kuksoolwonlancs.co.uk
Thu	First Wesgate Brownies meet 6-7.30pm St Martin's Church, Westgate. Tel:01524 418070
Thu	Mixed Youth Group 7-9pm Marsh Community Centre, Willow Lane, Lancaster. Activities for young people aged 15-19yrs. Info tel: 01524 843300 or 0787 622 5633.
Thu	The War Den 7.00pm - 10pm Gregson Centre, Lancaster. For roleplayers and boardgamers
Thu	Stages 7:00pm - 9:30pm. DJ skills, singing, sound technology, rock school and didgeridoo. (ages 12-18). Geoff Dixon. The Hothouse, Morecambe. See www.mormusic.net or tel: 01524 831997.
Thu	Club Zero under 16s disco 7-9.30pm Caspars Club, Carnforth. (formerly the Cocked Hat Club)
Thu	Sioux Country Line Dancing 8.00pm United Reform Church Hall, Garstang
Thu	Lancaster Ladies Women's Football 7.00-9.00pm Age 14+, transport available for Sunday fixtures. Giant Axe, Lancaster. Tel. 07929 498852 or 077156 49922
Thu	Drama Group For Kids 7.30-8.30pm St Martins Church Centre, Westgate. For 8-13 years. Info tel: 01524 414641 / 580708.
FRIDAYS
Fri	Cuddle Bear Sessions for babies and toddlers. 11am - 11:30am Heysham Library, Heysham Road LA3 2BJ. Stories, rhymes and a big cuddle from Cuddly Bear. Free. Please contact Lucy on 01524 831530
Fri	Jo Jingles Music, singing and dancing for Pre-school Children. Garstang Area (St Michaels Village Hall) 10.00am For 12 Months To 3 Years 11.00am For 12 Months To 3 Years
Fri	Sing and Sign. 1.45pm – 2.45pm. Lancaster Methodist Church, Scotforth Road Lancaster. The Original British baby signing programme. Learn to sign with your baby before they can talk – fun music activity and baby signing classes for babies aged 7months+ Traditional and original songs – musical instruments – puppets and props. 10 week course £45 - booking required. Term time only. Tel:01524 60146 www.singandsign.co.uk
Fri	Free Kids club, @ 5.30pm Gregson Centre, Lancaster. A supervised activity session from 5.30pm till 7.30pm, themed constructive play and activities plus chillout time with cartoons and children's sky TV. Cost first child - £2, siblings - £1 each. Usual Children's menu available - food can be taken into the Hall. Parents welcome to sit in/join in. no need to book at present, just turn up First week free.
Fri	Youth Club Middleton Parish Hall. (Commences 14 Nov.)
Fri	West End Impact Youth Club Morecambe Community Church 12-14 Heysham Road, on Friday evening from 7-9pm for young people aged between 13-17. A place to hang out to play pool, table football, watch a DVD or just hang out over a can of coke and a Mars bar.
Fri	Kuk Sool Won - All Korean Self-Defence and Fitness techniques combined in to one martial art. Lancaster Boys Club, Dallas Road, Lancaster. Juniors 7.00 – 7.50pm.More info see www.kuksoolwonlancs.co.uk
Fri	Lancaster Dog Training Club from 7.30pm. United Reformed Church Hall, High St, Lancaster. tel. 01524 751656/ 421127.
SATURDAYS
Sat	Lancaster Community Music Centre 9am-1.30pm, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster. Musical groups, bands, orchestras, instruments, vocals and tuition all ages and experience. tel: 07866 289545.
Sat	Lancaster Boys Club Juniors Football General Training Sessions. Coronation Field, Willow Lane, lancaster. Under 8s 9.30-10.45am, under 9s & 10s 11am-12.30pm. See www.lbcjuniors.co.uk/ for more info and / or tel: 01524 65268.
Sat	Enjoy-a-Ball. 9.30am age 3 to 4. 10am age 5 to 6. 11am 7 to 8. Priory Hall (Lancaster). Enjoy-a-Ball is a new sports coaching programme for children aged 3 to 9 years old. Professional sports coaches teach your child 8 different ball sports (football, rugby, cricket, tennis, hockey, volleyball, baseball, basketball) on a 8 week cycle. For more information and prices call 08452 26 26 94 or visit www.enjoy-a-ball.com
Sat	Acting, Dancing and Singing Classes for 4-16yr olds. 9.30-1pm Ripley St Thomas School, Ashton Rd, Lancaster. tel: 01539 730849.
Sat	Sing and Sign 10am-11am. Lancaster Methodist Church, Scotforth Road Lancaster. The Original British baby signing programme. Learn to sign with your baby before they can talk – fun music activity and baby signing classes for babies aged 7months+ Traditional and original songs – musical instruments – puppets and props. 10 week course £45 - booking required. Term time only. Tel:01524 60146 www.singandsign.co.uk
Sat	Saturday Drama Club 10am - 12pm 6-7yrs; 1 - 3.30pm 8-11yrs. King's House, St Leonardgate, Lancaster. With Whirlwind Theatre (see www.whirlwindtheatre.org.uk). Info tel: 01524 811025 / 812851).
Sat	Orbit 11.30am - 1.30pm The Hothouse, Morecambe. £2 adults, £1 children. Music session for people with at least 6 months playing experience and who want to improve their playing. Learn how to play as part of a group and as a soloist. Jazz, music from around the world and improvisation with Ben McCabe and Rick Middleton. See www.mormusic.net or tel: 01524 831997.
Sat	Kuk Sool Won - All Korean Self-Defence and Fitness techniques combined in to one martial art. Lancaster Boys Club, Dallas Road, Lancaster. Juniors 10.00 – 10.50am.More info see www.kuksoolwonlancs.co.uk
Sat	Girls + Boys Football Training Sessions Lancaster + Morecambe College Sports Hall. The first of a regular Sat morning sessions. 10-11am Reception, Yr1 + Yr2 children, 11am-12pm Yr 3-5 children. £1.50. Run by Westgate Wanderers Football Club. Info tel. 01524 833811.
Sat	321 Kids Show 11.00am The Apollo Cinema
Sat	The Messy Gang 2-4pm The Hothouse, Morecambe. Free. Crafts activities for accompanied children. The Messy Gang tends to run for a few weeks, usually on a theme aiming towards a wider community event (eg the Kite Festival) and then break for a few weeks, so best phone and check first. Please tel: 01524 831997
Sat	Red Star Storytime 3-3.30pm Ottakers Bookshop, Marketgate, Lancaster. Fun reading club for 3-5 year olds. (No club in December, sorry). Info tel: 01524 842561.