MAXyouth
Youth Council
Our most recent exciting addition to our MAX YOUTH is our Maxwell Youth Council (MYC).
Their aims decided by the young people:
• Raising awareness on issues related to climate change, sustainability
• Getting more young people outdoors
• Give young people opportunities they wouldn’t normally get without the council
• Create more opportunities for young people to participate and have their say in The Maxwell and wider community.
We also work in close collaboration with our local schools, nurseries, and families.
We provide a wide range of activities, including:
Our main focus is to create a safe and nurturing environment where young people can explore, express their creativity, and play freely. Our Community Garden is the perfect setting for young people to learn and grow (along with the plants), gain new skills, make friends, and most importantly, have a great deal of fun in the process.
Schools and Nursery Groups
We currently work with our four local primary schools and three nurseries, providing each group with their own garden plot and holding gardening groups throughout the year. These groups allow local children to learn about
food production and get hands-on experience of fruit and vegetable growing. Gardening sessions also teach children about wildlife and biodiversity through creative activities and observation.
After School Club
We currently run 2 after school clubs on a Tuesday and Wednesday. The groups are children aged 5 - 11 years old from our 4 local primary schools. The children decide each week the activities they would like us to facilitate.
From den-making to gardening and playing games in the Garden the young people experience a range of activities outdoors. In less favourable weather we have our rainbow pavilion which is a cosy summerhouse where the young people relax and have snacks.
To join the waiting list please contact us.
Youth Cook Group
Our Youth Cook Group runs every Thursday for young people aged 12 - 16.
The young people learn many skills in this group including preparing and cooking dishes. They learn how to work safely and hygienically, safe use of kitchen equipment such as knife skills, working safety around the stove and oven and working safely within the group. The young people are encouraged develop their own recipes and
ideas using produce from the garden.
To join please contact us.