Pioneer Youth Centre (St Albans)

The Pioneer Youth Centre provides facilities for young people between the ages of 13 to 19. There are both social and educational programmes on offer.

We encourage young people to play an active role in the planning of activities at Pioneer Youth Centre and this means that what's on offer is always fun, creative and ever changing!

Youth Projects at Pioneer

There are loads of possibilities for activities at the centre including sports, arts, drama and music. If we can't provide what you need at the centre we will look to provide trips and visits, for example, the Youth Connexions outdoor education centre allows you to try canoeing, rock climbing, caving, etc.

We have a four station computer suite with broadband internet access, a large playing field to the rear of the building and access to the indoor skate park outside of Youth Project Session times.

We provide information on important issues and want to hear your views too, so there are often discussions on all sorts of topics from relationships, friends and families, sexual health, drugs to football, fashion and what else is going on in the world!

Facilities for people with disabilities
Pioneer Youth Centre has limited accessibility for wheel chair users and those with limited mobility - all entrances and exits are wheelchair friendly and there is an accessible toilet facility but no changing or hoist facility. Parts of the project operate on a first and second floor.

The staff team are equipped to support young people with a range of learning and educational needs and keen to work with partners to support young people with sensory disabilities.

Please contact Carol Hawkes on 01442 454060 to discuss specific requirements to support individual needs and/or disabilities.

Venue: Pioneer Youth Centre (St Albans), Heathlands Drive, St Albans AL3 5AY

Age Category: 13-19

Cost: varies

Timing and Repeats: Wednesdays: 6.30pm-9.30pm: DofE Bronze Award Thursdays: 6.30pm-9.30pm DofE Silver Award Fridays: 7pm-10pm (except for the 1st Friday of the month: Pioneer Open Session) 1st Friday of the month: 7pm - 10.30pm Young People's Live Music Events 3rd Saturday of the month: 7pm-10.30pm Live Music and Showcase Events (contact Kate Barry on 01442 454060) Sundays: 12 Noon - 2pm Asian Young Women's Project Sundays: 2.30pm - 5pm: Arts Project No booking needed except for any Live Music and Showcase Events, please book tickets for these from the Alban Arena Box Office on 01727 861078.

Booking Info: Drop-in / no booking needed

Contact: Carol Hawkes, tel:01442 454060

Organisation: Pioneer Youth Centre (St Albans), tel: 01727 850741., email: youth.connexions@hertscc.gov.uk