DS Achieve - Young Achievers groups (ages 4-11) - 04/05/2024

Young Achievers Social skills group

Our weekly young achievers programme aims to provide children and young people who have down syndrome with friendship, fun and positivity. 

The group gives them the opportunity to participate in games and activities designed to help them develop teamwork, social skills and other practical skills for life.  The group also offers the chance for participants to be active and to have improved wellbeing. 

Children and young people with Down Syndrome often find it difficult to access social opportunities that are not tailored to meet their individual needs.  The Young Achievers programme provides them with a safe environment to develop the skills they need to thrive in their communities.  Bringing children and young people with Down Syndrome together on a regular basis also helps them to develop positivity and confidence in who they are by providing them with the opportunity to build strong peer to peer friendships. 

Young Achievers runs weekly in term time and is led by an experienced Youth Leader, with an Assistant Leader and Support Worker, and a team of volunteers.  Activities may include team games, sports tasters, crafts, dance, music, cooking as well as practising social and life skills.  Activities will be tailored to the needs and interests of the attendees. 

There are two groups based on age:

Year Reception - Year 6

For children aged 4 - 11 with activities differentiated between the infants and junior group - meets from 2.30 - 3.30pm on Saturday

Year 7 - Year 12

For children aged 12 - 17 - meets from 4 - 5.30pm on Saturday

Young Achievers takes place in Hertfordshire close to the A1(M).  They may include professionals visitors or offsite activities from time to time. 

Older siblings are very welcome to volunteer at the older age group. 

For further information, come along for a trial or to book a place contact us on info@dsachieve.org