Children & Families
A warm welcome to you from our Children and Families team!
We run a variety of weekly and one-off activities that include: Stay and Play for under 5s, speech and language support, one-to-one parenting support, messy play, family fun days, art workshops and outings to local museums and parks.
Our community garden is equipped with outdoor toys for children and is open during our sessions.
Please don’t hesitate to email us at families@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org or call 020 7580 8680 if you have any questions.
All of our activities unless stated are on a first-come, first-served, drop-in basis.
Stay and Play
Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30am (term-time only), ages 0-4
Our Stay and Play group is a great way for you and your child to meet new people and make new friends in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All parents/carers and their children under five are welcome to our sessions where they can learn through play and access support from our Childcare Level 2 and 3 qualified staff.
£2 per family (pay what you can, suggested contribution)
Messy Explorers
Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:30am (term-time only), ages 6m-4yrs
Children explore various textures, getting used to different sensations, using their hands and fingers or even toes and feet! They can squelch gloop, splash water, splodge paint and much more. And the best bit is, we’ll clean up after!
£3 per family (pay what you can, suggested contribution)
Chatterbox
Tuesday 1pm - 2:15pm (6-week course during term-time, booking required), ages 18m-4yrs
A FREE community-based programme for children who need extra support to develop their speech and language. Sessions teach new language and encourage little ones to communicate through structured play, crafts, and singing. The course includes a 2-hour Makaton (baby sign language) training session.
To book a place, please call us on 020 7580 8680 or email families@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org.
Fitz Foodies Cooking Club
Thursday 3:30pm - 5pm
Starting on 11 January 2024
Learn how to create delicious healthy meals from scratch for Years 3/4!!
To book, email info@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org and secure your place by paying the £18 if you are eligible for free school meals, or £30 if not (that’s £3 or £5 per session). or by clicking on the link here https://forms.office.com/e/mbYDiJNG5m
Families who are eligible for free school meals will be prioritised. We collect from the gate of All Souls Primary School, children from other schools will need to make their own way.
This course is delivered by Mix & Munch and supported by Octavia Foundation.
Karma Kids Afterschool Club
Friday 3:30 - 5pm
Starting on 19th January 2024
Our NEW afterschool club for ages 7-11
Mindfulness, yoga, games, life skills.
Come and enjoy 90 minutes of calm after a busy day at school. We will be doing yoga and other exercises to help you unwind, have fun and recharge. We guarantee you will leave feeling ready for the week ahead!
To book your place go to Karma Kids Booking Form and then secure your place by paying the £18 if you are eligible for free school meals, or £30 if not (that’s £3 or £5 per session).
Families who are eligible for free school meals will be prioritised. We collect from the gate of All Souls Primary School, children from other schools will need to make their own way.
This course is delivered by Bloom Child and supported by Octavia Foundation.
Mini Mozart
Fridays 10:00 - 10:45am, ages 0-4
Music sessions for under 5s. Email hello@minimozart.com to book or find out more on their website. £60.90 per month.
Free places available for low-income Fitzrovia residents, call 020 7580 8680 or email info@fitzroviacommunitycentre.org.
“Messy Explorers is the highlight of our week! Mabel absolutely loves it — each week is filled with wonderful, messy, creative activities. Nancy and Ameera have done a super job at creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone. They are full of kindness and help start the day with that Friday Feeling!”
— Mum of Mabel, age 3
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