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...
Based at The Drop In #1
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 arts + crafts, basketball, hall games, air hockey, pool table and archery.
The Zen Den, therapeutic colouring & crafts and opportunities to speak 1-2-1 with our youth workers.
Based at The Drop In #1
14 - 21 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.
Based at The Drop In #1
All Stars - 14+
Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
All Stars is a group to support our neurodiverse young people aged 14+.
An official SEN diagnosis is not essential.
There will be a maximum of 14 years in this group.
We have arts + crafts, pool/air hockey table, chill zone, snacks and drinks!
Based at The Drop In #2
Peer Support Group -14+
Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Based at The Drop In #2
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!
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, Archery, Dance, acting, football and the infamous Viking Game!
The sports hall is for you to release all of your excess energy in a fun, safe way!
Activities
We have a variety of different activities down at The Drop In..
We have, pool table, air hockey, basketball nets, archery and a lot more.
You can come down and play with your friends and meet other people while playing these activities.