Sessions & Activities

Somewhere to go, every week

Four regular sessions a week at the Maufant Variety Youth Centre, plus a full holiday programme. All sessions are free for young people aged 9–18.

Term-Time Timetable

What's On This Week

No membership fee and no booking for weekly sessions — just come along. Under-13s are signed in and out by a parent or carer on their first visit.

Tue 16:00

Juniors — Ages 9 to 12

A relaxed after-school session built around play: table games, craft, cooking simple things, and short team challenges. Two adult volunteers on duty at all times.

16:00 – 18:00 Ages 9–12 Free entry No booking needed
Wed 18:30

Seniors — Ages 13 to 18

Music, sport, cooking and group decision-making. Seniors help plan the term's programme and are the ones who represent the Project at Island-wide youth events.

18:30 – 21:00 Ages 13–18 Free entry
Thu 17:30

Youth Voice — Project Group

For members who want to change something: campaign planning, social action projects, and preparing what to say to parish and Island decision-makers.

17:30 – 19:00 Ages 12–18 Free entry
Fri 17:00

All Years — Drop In

Open club night. All age groups together, come as you are, bring a friend, stay for as long as you like. The busiest night of the week.

17:00 – 20:00 Ages 9–18 Free entry
School Holidays

The Holiday Programme

When the schools close, the Project stays open. The holiday programme is the single biggest cost we carry all year — and entirely donation-funded.

Gorey harbour and bay on Jersey's east coast
Day Trips

Beach & Coastal Days

Low tide rockpooling, beach games and a picnic — making the most of living on an island that many of our members rarely get to explore.

Hands making colourful craft items at a workshop table
Workshops

Skills & Making

Cooking, music, sport and creative workshops led by volunteers and visiting local practitioners — no cost to members.

St Helier marina, Jersey
Residential

Away From Home

A short residential for our older members — often the first time away from home, and always the highlight of the year.

Holiday places are limited

Because trips are funded by donations, places are capped and allocated by booking. Priority is given to members who attend regularly and to families for whom the school holidays are the hardest weeks of the year.

Ask About Holiday Places
Cost Per Place
£0

Free to every member. The average trip costs the Project around £250 per young person in transport, food and staffing.

For Parents & Carers

What to Expect on a First Visit

01
Sign in

A parent or carer signs in under-13s on the first visit and leaves an emergency contact.

02
Meet the team

You'll be introduced to the volunteers running the session — the same faces week to week.

03
Join in

No pressure to take part in everything. Members choose what they do, and quiet corners are always available.

04
Snacks & home

Food is provided at every session. Members leave at the session end time unless a carer has agreed otherwise.

Have a question about a specific young person's needs? Talk to us before their first session.

Where to Find Us

Maufant Variety Youth Centre

La Grande Route de St Martin
St Saviour
Jersey, JE2 7GT

Centre enquiries
01534 280532

Project enquiries
01534 852964