Young People’s Activities

SNAP runs a number of different activity sessions for families with a young person with additional needs. It is a chance for parents to chat with each other, use the specialist library and speak to SNAP Family Support Advisers. Call the helpline for further information on 01277 211300

Marvellous Me

Aimed at 11 to 19 year olds, who identify as female or non-binary

This session offers activities such as arts and crafts, music, gaming, nail art and much more! Counsellor, Tina, will be on hand for support for parents and our young people.

Parents can relax together, use the library or speak to a Family Support Adviser. Siblings are welcome to use the facilities upstairs while the session is running.

Call the helpline for further information on 01277 211300.

Thank you to Essex Community Foundation, Maypole House Charitable Fund and Wacey Family Charitable Fund for helping to make these sessions possible.

One Monday a month

4.30pm-5.30pm term time

Cost: £12 per family (optional £8 for 1 child)

The SNAP Team can provide dates

SNAP Social Club

For those aged 11 to 19 years old

This session offers activities such as board & card games, bingo, Xbox and karaoke. We also have a Tuck Shop, which the young people help us to run and aids practise in using money.

Call the helpline for further information on 01277 211300.

Thank you to Essex Community Foundation, Maypole House Charitable Fund and Wacey Family Charitable Fund for helping to make these sessions possible.

One Monday a month

4.30pm-5.30pm term time

Cost: £12 per family (optional £8 for 1 child)

The SNAP Team can provide dates

Drama Club

For young people with additional needs aged 11 to 19.

This course gives the opportunity to develop social and communication skills. The sessions focus on developing their self-esteem, confidence and imagination through games, role play, art and physical exercises. Parents can relax together, use the library or speak to a Family Support Adviser. Siblings are welcome to use the facilities upstairs while the session is running.

Call the helpline for further information on 01277 211300.

Thank you to Essex Community Foundation, Maypole House Charitable Fund and Wacey Family Charitable Fund for helping to make these sessions possible.

Wednesdays

5.00pm to 6.00pm term time

Cost: £12 per family (optional £8 for 1 child)

Super Stars – Holiday Session

For families with young people with additional needs and their siblings aged 11 to 19.

These sessions give young people the opportunity to use all of the centre’s specialist facilities as well as take part in a variety of games and craft activities. During the sessions parents/carers can relax with others, use the library or speak to a Family Support Adviser.

Call the helpline for session times and to book a place on 01277 211300

SNAP would like to thank St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation, The Charles S French Charitable Trust, Matchroom Sport Charitable Foundation and The Tula Trust for their support of holiday sessions at SNAP.

We’d also like to thank Chelmsford Star Co-op Community Fund, the Douglas Allen Estate Agents Charity Fund, the Saffron Community Fund, and the W G Stacey Family Fund which are administered by Essex Community Foundation for also supporting holiday sessions at SNAP.