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Next Gen Activities Club

NextGen Activities Club is a welcoming after-school program designed specifically for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), aged 8-12 and 13-17. Focus on building confidence, promoting social interaction, and developing life skills- all in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment!

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Key information

Eligibility

Age Group

  • 8-12 and 13-17

Disability

  • Educational Needs (SEN)

What is this service?

About NextGen Activities

NextGen Activities Club is a community-focused organisation providing inclusive after-school programmes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every child can thrive, develop key life skills, and build meaningful friendships.

Our diverse activities — ranging from therapeutic art and music sessions to STEM exploration, adaptive sports, and outdoor adventures — are tailored to suit individual abilities and age groups. With a team of dedicated and experienced professionals, we ensure every session promotes confidence, independence, creativity, and joy.

Our Values

  • Inclusion: Every child deserves equal access to enriching activities, regardless of ability.

  • Empowerment: We encourage children to express themselves, try new things, and grow in confidence.

  • Compassion: Our caring approach ensures each child feels safe, respected, and understood.

  • Community: We build strong connections between children, families, staff, and the wider community.

  • Fun with Purpose: We make learning enjoyable through imaginative, playful, and meaningful experiences.

NextGen Activities Club — Where Every Ability Finds Its Playground

At NextGen, our mission is simple: give neurodiverse children a place where possibility feels natural and support is built in. What we do, every session:

  • Adaptive Activities: Sports, art, music, coding, STEM, drama — each tailored on the fly by mentors trained in sensory-aware practice.

  • Skill-Building Circuits: Rotating stations strengthen motor skills, social interaction, emotional regulation, and creative thinking.

  • Peer Connection: Structured games and buddy projects spark friendships and teach collaboration.

  • Celebration Rituals: High-five lines, take-home achievement cards, and photo boards turn every milestone into a memory.

  • Family Feedback Loop: Quick debriefs, progress notes, and goal-setting keep parents in the know and children on track.

From the moment your child is greeted by name to the proud “Guess what I did today!” on the way home, NextGen delivers a vibrant, inclusive canvas for growth — and a community that cheers every step. Join us and watch them soar!

What we offer?

  • Social Interaction
  • Therapeutic Activities
  • Recreational Fun
  • Stem Exploration

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Location

Westcroft Leisure Centre

Location

Westcroft Leisure Centre
Westcroft Road

Carshalton

SM5 2TG

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Hearing loop
  • Accessible toilet