Portsmouth Junior Club
Contact details
Portsmouth Junior Club is a service that was previously run by the Portsmouth Autism Support Network and now is primarily designed for young people with additional needs from 5 to 12 years of age and brings together three different services into one complete programme which were ‘Youth Hub’, ‘Gym Club’ and ‘Multi Sports Club’. The group meets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons during term time, where service users can come along and interact with others, build friendships, take part in games and enjoy a regular social environment. There is a rolling set of weekly activities which run during the month as follows:
Activity | Location | Day of Month | Times |
Sports & Social | Charles Dickens Centre | Tuesday | 4 to 6pm |
Social Night | Landport Community Centre | First Thursday | 4 to 6pm |
Paint & Chill | Landport Community Centre | Second Thursday | 4:30 to 6:30pm |
Geek Retreat | Geek Retreat, 35 Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1NB | Third Thursday | 4:30 to 7:30pm |
Movie Night | Landport Community Centre | Fourth Thursday | 4:30 to 6:30pm |
Gym Cub | John Pounds Centre | Saturday | 12 to 1pm |
Pricing of events varies so please check before booking. For example Paint & Chill is £10 and Gym £5 whilst other events vary by time ie £4 for one hour or £6 for two.Service users can pay via BACS online or cash upon arrival.
To apply for the service either ring the Enable Ability offices on 023 9267 1846, email portsmouthjuniorclub@enableability.org.uk , go into the office, or use Facebook by clicking on the icon below:
Key Facts:
Eligibility | Aged 5 to 18 years old living in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire (postcodes PO1 - PO17) |
Level of support | Anyone with additional needs. |
Access | By referral or enquiry, a home visit will be required beforehand to assess suitability and to build a care plan. |
Location | Various locations dependent on activity including Charles Dickens Activity Centre, Landport Community Centre, Geek Retreat, John Pounds Centre. |
When | Tuesdays 4pm-6pm, Thursday 4.30pm-6.30pm, Saturday 12pm-1pm |
Cost | The costs of the support staff are borne by the charity from various funding sources. |
Additonal fees | Expenses related to the various activities to be borne by the parents or carers. See table of costs below. |
More information | Call the office on 023 9267 1846 or email: PortsmouthJuniorClub@enableability.org.uk |
Meet The Team
Portsmouth Junior Club is run by Project Leader Adam White and deputy Ashlyn Collins pictured below.
