Welcome to the very first launch of the Youth Horizons Easter Programme 2025!
The City Centre Youth Partnerships (CCYP) aims to “increase opportunities and activities which will help toward improving health and well-being and divert young people from risky behaviours”. The Children's Services Board is the main sponsor of the CCYP.
Are you ready for an exciting and fun-filled Easter holiday? The City Centre Youth Partnerships is thrilled to present the Youth Horizons Easter Programme 2025, designed especially for young people aged 12-25. Whether you're into music, arts, technology, or sports, we've got something for everyone!
Week 1
| Dates & Times | Activity | How to join | Venue | Contact | Provider/Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday 31 March 17:00-19:00 | Animation | Drop-in | Makerspace, Central Library Rosemount Viaduct Aberdeen AB25 1GW | Carol Doig 01224 045484 | Aberdeen City Libraries |
Monday 31 March 13:00-16:00 | Introduction to music technology, song-writing and live performance | Sign up | NESCol City Campus Room SB4 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BN | Johnny Anderson | NESCol lecturer, 5X student volunteers |
Tuesday 1 April 09:00-11:00 | Fastlane Go Karting Experience | Drop-in | Broadfold Business Centre, Broadfold Road Aberdeen AB23 8EE | Allan Smith Fastlane Indoor Karting 01224 675350 | Fastlane Indoor Raceways |
Tuesday 1 April 13:00-16:00 | Introduction to Music Tech, Beat Making & Song Writing
| Sign up | NESCol City Campus South Block Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BN | Johnny Anderson | NESCol lecturer, 10 student volunteers |
Tuesday 1 April 15:00-17:00 18:00-20:00 | Learn to Code with Swift Playground | Drop-in (Up to 15 persons per session) | Apple Store 27/28 Ground Level Mall, Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5PN | The Creative Team Apple Union Square 01224 287900 | Apple Store |
Tuesday 1 April to Saturday 12 April 18:00-20:00 | Afristyle Springtime Steps Dance, Art, Cultural exploration, Storytelling Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle | Drop-in | Braehead school Gym Hall, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB22 8RR | Assumpta Nwaopara 07359495247 | Afristyle Dance Club SCIO |
Wednesday 2 April 15:00-17:00 18:00-20:00 | Rock Climbing |
Password- Horizons25 | Transition Extreme Links Road, Aberdeen AB24 5NN | Laura Simpson 01224 626279 reception@transition-extreme.com
| Transition Extreme |
| Wednesday 2 April 18:30-19:30 | Karate | Drop-in | ALC Dill road, Tillydrone, Aberdeen AB24 2XL | Sensei Ronnie Watt | ALC |
| Thursday 3 April | Fastlane Go Karting Experience | Drop-in | Broadfold Business Centre, Broadfold Road Aberdeen AB23 8EE | Allan Smith Fastlane Indoor Karting 01224 675350 | Fastlane Indoor Raceways |
Friday 4 April 15:00-17:00 | Arts & Crafts Music & performing arts Tech & gaming Reading & writing | Drop-in | Ferryhill Community Centre Albury Road, Aberdeen AB11 6TN | Ify Anyaegbu 07526188267 | FACEYOUTH |
Friday 4 April 15:00-17:00 | Lego Printmaking
| Sign up | The Print Room 252 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN | Jon Reid | Peacock Visual Arts |
Saturday 5 April 15:00-17:00 | Lego Printmaking
| Sign up | The Print Room 252 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN | Jon Reid | Peacock Visual Arts |
Saturday 5 April 15:00-16:30 | Scrabble and Chess | Drop-in | Makerspace, Central Library Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GW | Adeniyi Adebayo 07776441393 | RCCG Jesus House Dyce |
Week 2
| Dates & Times | Activity | how to join | Venue | Contact | Provider/Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday 7 April 13:00-16:00 | Introduction to Music Tech, Beat Making & Song Writing | Sign up | NESCol City Campus South Block Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BN | Johnny Anderson | NESCol lecturer, 10 student volunteers |
| Tuesday 8 April | Fastlane Go Karting Experience | Drop-in | Broadfold Business Centre, Broadfold Road Aberdeen AB23 8EE | Allan Smith Fastlane Indoor Karting 01224 675350 | Fastlane Indoor Raceways |
Tuesday 8 April 13:00-16:00 | Introduction to music technology, song-writing and live performance | Sign up | NESCol City Campus Room SB4 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BN | Johnny Anderson | NEScol lecturer, 5X student volunteers |
Tuesday 8 April 15:00-17:00 18:00-20:00 | Drawing with Apple Pencil on iPad | Drop-in (Up to 15 persons per session) | Apple Store 27/28 Ground Level Mall, Union Square, Aberdeen AB11 5PN | The Creative Team Apple Union Square | Apple Store |
Wednesday 9 April 15:00-17:00 | Arts & Crafts | Drop-in | Room G2 Rosemount Community Centre, Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen AB25 2NS | Elizabeth Spencer | Aberdeen Ethnic Minority Women’s Group CIC |
Wednesday 9 April 17:00-19:00 | Notebook making | Drop-in | Children's Library, Central Library Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GW | Carol Doig 01224 045484 | Aberdeen City Libraries |
| Thursday 10 April | Fastlane Go Karting Experience | Drop-in | Broadfold Business Centre, Broadfold Road Aberdeen AB23 8EE | Allan Smith Fastlane Indoor Karting 01224 675350 | Fastlane Indoor Raceways |
Thursday 10 April 15:00-17:00 | Arts & Crafts | Drop-in | Room G2 Rosemount Community Centre, Belgrave Terrace, Aberdeen AB25 2NS | Elizabeth Spencer | Aberdeen Ethnic Minority Women’s Group CIC |
Sponsors:
We would like to extend our gratitude to the following sponsors for their generous support:
Aberdeen City Libraries
Aberdeen City Youth Work Team
NESCol
Apple Store
Afristyle Dance Club SCIO
Transition Extreme
FACEYOUTH
Fastlane Indoor Racing
Frequency Lab Records
Peacock Visual Arts
RCCG Jesus House Dyce
Aberdeen Ethnic Minority Women’s Group CIC
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time during the Easter holidays. We look forward to seeing you there!
For any enquiries or sign up issues please email- communities@aberdeencity.gov.uk