Activ 8-2-16 - Children and young people's activities

What we do

The aim of the scheme is to increase long term participation in physical activity and sport by raising awareness of the benefits exercise and healthy lifestyles have to young people and their families.

The scheme targets to make exercise more accessible and affordable to individuals and is open to young people aged 8-16 years with 'low risk' medical, emotional or mental health difficulties. The scheme aims to provide the opportunity for any young

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Referral Partners work with the young person and their parent / guardian to complete a 'recommendation form' detailing medical history, personal details and a brief reason for the recommendation. These details are then forwarded to the Activ8-2-16 Coordinator who will then arrange for the relevant action to be taken to ensure the young person is introduced to the Sports and Physical Activities on the Activ8-2-16 Timetable.

Service details for this children and young people's activities

Language: Bilingual

• Can support children with disabilities / additional needs? Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
• Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Website

http://old.wrexham.gov.uk/english/leisure_tourism/sports_development/activ8/activ8_links.htm