Our sessions provide a space for Portland's young people to come and relax, share their feelings, chat with friends, and take part in a range of fun activities!

8 - 11 years
Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm

In this session, you'll spend time with our youth workers making fun arts & crafts, playing board games, singing karaoke and so much more!

It's an exciting time to play with friends & meet new ones...

11 - 14 years
Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm

These sessions are for you to express yourself in the way that works for you.

We have boxing, sports games, and dancing for those who need to release some energy!

And for those of you who need a calm, relaxing space, we have

The Zen Den, therapeutic colouring & crafts and opportunities to speak 1-2-1 with our youth workers.

14 - 18 years
Wednesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm

For our older attendees, this space is for you to relax and chat freely without judgement.

We are here to listen, laugh and support you in the ways you need.

You have access to all of our activities and spaces here at The Drop In.

14+ years
Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm

We focus on targeted outreach with our young people. We offer a closed session with for those who want to take part in talking.

We have iced coffee, tea and toast! Comfy beanbags and fidget toys for you to come and talk freely about whatever you need.

Check out
our spaces

tHE LOBBY

This is our room for chilling out with youth workers, friends, or even a space to be alone if you need...

Here we share our highlights of the week, our thoughts & feelings and eat as much toast as we please! Sometimes a cup of tea and a catch up is just what you need.

GAMES ROOM

Our games room is for those of you who loved to be challenged! We've got Pokémon, Monopoly, Top Trumps, D&D, puzzles & so many more!

Here you can meet people just like you, and bond over your love for Charizard!

tHE ZEN DEN

Our Zen Den is a space for you to think calmly, talk openly and explore your emotions.

Breathing exercises, meditation and healing are all really important to your mental health and wellbeing.

So come and try it out...(there are fairy lights too!)

ARTS & CRAFTS

We have tables and shelves filled to the brim with crayons, paints, stamps, stickers, pom-poms... the list goes on!

This space is for you to be creative and carefree, throw colours at a page, make cards for loved ones or learn how to knit! Theres are no boundaries with what you can learn and create here.

MUSIC MAKING

Are you interested learning drums, keyboard, guitar?

Here at The Drop In we have all these instruments and more for you to start your musical journey!

We even have music software for you to learn how to make and produce music!

SPORTS HALL

Basketball, Volleyball, football and the infamous Viking Game!

The sports hall is for you to release all of your excess energy in a fun, safe way!