Camden Activity Map and activity booklets
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Disability activities in Camden
Disability activities in Camden
- Camden Activity Map and activity booklets
- Cost of Living - free and low-cost sports and physical activities
- London Sport - Get Active
- Camden Sports Wiki - activity finder
- Monday activity timetable
- Tuesday activity timetable
- Wednesday activity timetable
- Thursday activity timetable
- Saturday activity timetable
- Sunday activity timetable
- Local Offer
- Special Olympics Great Britain
Cost of Living - free and low-cost sports and physical activities
Free and low-cost sports and physical activities in Camden
It is very important that we are all active and have access to physical activity opportunities to stay healthy throughout the year.
A free and low-cost physical activity guide has been created to help direct you to places and provide information of services within Camden where you can be active and exercise with your family and friends or even by yourself.
Within the activity guide there are activities available for:
- children and young people
- families
- older Adults
- people with disabilities
- women and girls
- indoor and outdoor activities
See Camden's free and low-cost sports and physical activity guide.
For further information about free and low cost activities please contact: Jerome.Brooks@camden.gov.uk
London Sport - Get Active
Get Active
An active lifestyle can improve mental health and wellbeing, tackle loneliness, and even help children perform better at school.
London Sport have created Get Active, an inclusive activity finder to help you access free and low-cost activities in your local area or from home.
How does it work?
Simply enter your postcode into the search box on the Get Active webpage to see the nearest activities in your area and for other useful resources.
To start using Get Active and for more details visit London Sport Get Active.
Camden Sports Wiki - activity finder
Camden Sports Wiki - activity finder
The Camden Sports Wiki is a user-friendly and easy read website where you can find out about sports and other activities in and around Camden.
There are lots of different engaging and interactive sessions available such as swimming, cycling, football, rock climbing, athletics, table tennis, social clubs and much more.
Monday activity timetable
Use our activity timetable to find out which disability activities take place on a Monday.
The Count Me in Project
5.30pm to 8.30pm, free, 13 to 25 years
The Count Me in Project supports young people with mild learning disabilities to attend mainstream sessions. Young people engage in a range of activities which supports their personal and social development.
Venue: Somers Town Youth Centre, 134 Chalton Street, NW1 1QX
Contact: Integrated youth support service (IYSS) Catherine.Andrews@camden.gov.uk or call 07827 859 417
Monday Night Club
7pm to 8pm, free, 16 years and over
Monday Night Club is a multi-sports club for disabled people of all abilities.
Venue: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, London, NW5 3AF
Contact: Camden Sports Development Team and GLL Camden@GLL.org
Tuesday activity timetable
Use our activity timetable to find out which disability activities take place on a Tuesday.
Developmental session
10am to midday, free, 0 to 5 years
Drop-in developmental session for pre-school children with SEND.
Venue: Harmood Children's Centre, 1 Forge Place, NW1 8DQ
Contact: KIDS 0207 431 4069 to find out more and check availability
Dance and performance movement
11am to 2pm, free, 18 years and over
Dance and performance movement sessions for disabled people.
Venue: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby St, London NW5 3LN
Contact: NWCinq, Marianne Rouvier-Angeli rouvierangeli@hotmail.com
Senior Sports Club: table tennis
2pm to 3.45pm, cost £2.50, 50 years and over
Venue: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby St, London NW5 3LN
Contact: Camden Sports Development Team, email Ben.Dorsett@camden.gov.uk
Badminton sessions for adults living with mental health
2pm to 3.45pm, free, 18 years and over
Participants need to be referred from MIND to attend.
Venue: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby St, London NW5 3LN
Contact: MIND, healthymindscp@mindincamden.org.uk
Swimming sessions
7pm to 8pm, free, all ages
Swimming sessions for disabled people of all abilities within the learner swimming pool.
Venue: Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, 4a Adelaide Road, London, NW3 3NF
Contact: Starfish Swimming Club, Michael Brennan 020 8868 9386
Wednesday activity timetable
Inclusive open swimming
1pm to 1.50pm, cost £2.50 with a Better Pay and Play membership, £7.20 for Non-Better members, 18 years and over
Inclusive open swimming sessions for adults with a disability.
Venue: Kentish Town Sports Centre, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3DU
Contact: Better Leisure (GLL) Camden@GLL.org
Swimming sessions, all abilities
6pm to 7pm, cost adults £5 and children £3, all ages
Swimming sessions for disabled people of all abilities within the learner swimming pool.
Venue: Kentish Town Sports Centre, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3DU
Contact: Fleetwell Swimming Club, L.Stuart.555@btinternet.com or contact 07773267505 or 020 73723548
Improve water confidence
6.30pm to 7.30pm, cost adults £5 and children £3, all ages
Welcoming families and swimmers to increase confidence in water.
Venue: Kentish Town Sports Centre, Grafton Road, London, NW5 3DU
Contact: Voluntary Halliwick Group, L.Stuart.555@btinternet.com or contact 07773 267 505 or 020 7372 3548
Warm and welcome Wednesdays
7pm to 9.30pm, cost from £5 per session, 18 years and over
Drop-in social club session for young people with learning disabilities.
Venue: Centre 404, 404 Camden Road, London, N7 0SJ
Contact: general@centre404.org.uk or call 020 7607 8762
Thursday activity timetable
Use our activity timetable to find out which disability activities take place on a Thursday.
Gym session
11.30am to 1.30pm, free with a Better pre-paid membership, 18 years and over
This is a gym session for adults with physical impairment disabilities led by qualified instructors.
Venue: Pancras Square Leisure, 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Contact: Camden@GLL.org
Athletics sessions
5pm to 6pm, free, 12 years and over
Athletics sessions for young people and adults with SEND. For disabled people able to follow instructions, work independently and have an understanding of athletics.
Venue: Parliament Hill Athletic Tracks, London, NW3 2JP
Contact: Highgate Harriers, email Anthony_Sport@hotmail.com
Count me in
5.30pm to 8.30pm, free, 13 to 25 years
The Count me in Project supports young people with mild learning disabilities aged 13 to 25 years old to attend main stream sessions. Young people engage in a range of activities which supports their personal and social development.
Venue: Somers Town Youth Centre, 134 Chalton Street, NW1 1QX
Contact: Integrated youth support service (IYSS), email Catherine.Andrews@camden.gov.uk or call 07827 859 417
Saturday activity timetable
Use our activity timetable to find out which disability activities take place on a Saturday.
Dance and movement session
Various times, costs vary depending on sessions and activity, 4 to 25 years
Venue: Various locations around Hampstead
Contact: iCan Dance info@icandance.org.uk or 020 8444 1707
Football sessions for young people with SEND
11am to 2pm, cost £5, 8 to 16 years
Football sessions for young people with SEND that wish to take part in regular football activity.
Venue: Market Road Football Pitches, London N7 9PL
Contact: Camden and Islington Youth Football League, Karen Green greener106@btinternet.com
Adapted bike
Finsbury Park
Midday to 4pm, free, all ages
Drop-in sessions for disabled people of all abilities. Meet instructors at basketball courts or athletic track.
Venue: Finsbury Park Hornsey Gate, Endymion Road, London, N4 4LX
Contact: Pedal Power info@pedalpowercc.org or 020 8809 7718
Regents Park
Midday to 2pm, free, all ages
Drop-in sessions for disabled people of all abilities. Meet instructors at basketball courts or athletic track.
Venue: Regents Park Inner Circle (Chester Road), London NW1 4NU
Contact: Camden Sports Development Team, Ben.Dorsett@camden.gov.uk
Camden DFC
1pm to 3pm, free, 16 years and over
Adult disability football team. Session open to all abilities that want to play competitive matches against teams across London
Venue: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, London, NW5 3AF
Contact: Camden Sports Development Team, Ben.Dorsett@camden.gov.uk
Structured beginner class gymnastic sessions
2.45pm to 3.30pm or 3.30pm to 4.15pm sessions, cost to be confirmed, 5 to 11 years
Structured beginner class gymnastic sessions for disabled children who have experience attending gymnastic classes and cope well with structured activities.
Venue: Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, London, NW5 3AF
Contact: Camden Gymnastics Club, gymteam@camden.gov.uk
Inclusive open swimming sessions
3pm to 4pm, free with a Better Pre-paid membership, 18 years and over
Venue: Pancras Square Leisure, 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Contact: Better Leisure (GLL) Camden@GLL.org
Basketball sessions
4pm to 5pm, cost £4 (first session free), 16 years and over
Basketball sessions for disabled people of all abilities led by qualified coaches. Opportunity to participate in fun activities and also compete with team across London.
Venue: Handyside Sports Pitch, 3 Canal Reach, London N1C 4BA
Contact: Safehaven Basketball Club, emmacolverd@safehavenbasketball.co.uk
Physical activity sessions
10.45am to 3.15pm, free, 12 to 18 years
Participants must be referred by Camden Short Breaks. Drop in sport and physical activity sessions for young people with SEND of all abilities.
Venue: Fortune Green and Fairfield Play Centre
Contact: For more information and contact details visit the PACE website or email FGplay@paceforall.org.com. Short Breaks places are provided through social care referral. Call 020 7183 5120 for more information.
Sunday activity timetable
Use our activity timetable to find out which disability activities take place on a Sunday.
Inclusive football
10am to 11am, free, 16 years and over
Football sessions for adults with disabilities of all abilities.
Venue: Royal Free Recreation Centre, Fleet Road, Hampstead, NW3 2QG
Contact: STEP Football, STEPfootball@hotmail.com
Sport and activity sessions
5 to 12 year olds
11am to 12.30pm, cost to be confirmed
Sport and activity sessions for children and young people with disabilities.
Venue: Acland Burghley School, 93 Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ
Contact: To register visit Keen London. For more information contact info@keenlondon.org
13 to 25 years old
2pm to 3.30pm, cost to be confirmed
Venue: Acland Burghley School, 93 Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ
Contact: To register visit Keen London. For more information contact info@keenlondon.org
Competitive football
2pm to 4pm, free, 16 years and over
Opportunity to play competitive football matches on a regular basis around London. Monthly events for all abilities.
Venue: Market Road Football Pitches, Market Road, London, N7 9PL
Contact: North London Special League, Ben.Dorsett@camden.gov.uk
Drop-in sessions for young people and families that support children and young people with autism
2pm to 5pm, cost to be confirmed, ages to be confirmed
Venue: Resources for Autism, 858 Finchley Road, NW11 6AB
Contact: Visit Resources for Autism or call 020 8458 3259
Family yoga
9am to 6pm, various prices available, all ages and abilities
Family Yoga Sessions for disabled people of all ages.
Venue: Maha Devi Yoga Centre, 12 Eden Grove (off Holloway Road), London, N7 8EQ
Contact: info@mahadevicentre.com
Local Offer
Special Olympics Great Britain
Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) is a non-profit organisation and largest provider of year-round sports training and athletic competition in summer and winter sports for children and adults of ALL abilities with intellectual disabilities also known as learning disabilities.
With a competition pathway designed to nurture and progress athletes from local competitions through to accessing elite level competitions, the focus at Special Olympics GB is on ability not disability and providing opportunities for athletes to compete with others at similar levels both at home in Great Britain and abroad.
Special Olympics operate across Scotland, England and Wales and currently have a network of 95 all ability, inclusive sports accredited programmes and delivery partners. They offer 27 different sports from ice-skating and skiing to football, boccia and judo to name just a few. All of which is delivered by an amazing team of over 3,500 volunteers who support more than 6,500 athletes in a safe and nurturing environment.
Special Olympics GB is so much more than just a sport organisation – we genuinely transform lives. Through sport Special Olympics provide opportunities for athletes to make friends, learn social skills, feel part of a community, increase confidence and self-esteem, realise potential, develop physical fitness and mental well-being, demonstrate courage and experience joy and pride. And above all, for both athletes and their families – to have some FUN!
Special Olympics GB is part of the global Special Olympics International organisation which is the largest disability sports organisation in the world. As a global movement Special Olympics reaches 5.7 million athletes across 200 countries. Together we want to inspire real change by raising awareness of intellectual disability, ending discrimination, and building an inclusive world for all.
Special Olympics in Camden
To know more about Special Olympics in Camden please visit Special Olympics Camden or email Tom Coughlan: Tom@lisahub.org.uk