The Kayaks (Kids And Young Adult’s Klub-Special needs support group) Established in 2010, we became a Registered Charity in 2014. We provide a safe space for children with Special Educational needs/Disabilities to socialise, play, build self confidence and learn some new skills and exercise too.
Kayaks Family Activity sessions take place each Saturday from 1pm to 4pm at Mortimer Community Centre in South Shields. Each week at the sessions there are arts and crafts, board games, gaming, under 5s plat area, seasonal/themes activities, an adult sized bouncy castle and table top games for all to enjoy.
We have lots of fun activities for families to enjoy like go carts, bikes, trikes and scooters in our large, enclosed outdoor space. We encourage free play and movement. There is a café, picnic tables and large grassed area to meet with friends.
The Kayaks charity provide under 5s Stay and Play, Youth Group, 0ver 18 socials, Adult groups like cooking club, sewing and upcycling club, Home Ed groups, WarHammer groups, Mayors Award and weekly support groups from The Hub in South Shields. We also have trips and fun activities and for members to enjoy during the holidays.
The Kayaks Charity and Outreach team, KOPE, provide support to members going through the diagnostic process, to secure support in education or the workplace, referrals for Adult diagnosis or mental health support and peer to peer support groups at The Hub.
The Kayaks Charity provides a safe and inclusive space for people with SEND and their families. Come along and join our community, we can’t wait to meet you.
Open to 0 to 18 year olds. A child or young person does not need to have a diagnoses of autism to access the service.
Interested in joining us? Click here to visit our Facebook page and send us a message to become a member.
