Youth and Early Years

GBT Youth and Early Years Department provides a range of services and activities for children, young people and families.

To keep up to date, please check out our socials.

Meet the Team

We currently deliver a timetable of community-based activities.
 

Messy Play

Messy play is fun and imaginative. It fosters curiosity, imagination and exploration.

It also helps to promote physical development and support friendships as well as the ability to play independently. Communication and language are also developed throughout messy play sessions.

Gross and fine motor control and problem-solving skills are built through the sessions which allow children to develop at their own speed.

To find out more contact caroline.watson@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.

Sensory Play

Sensory sessions provide a focus on stimulating your baby's senses through exploring different sounds, textures and sights, which will help to increase your baby's awareness of the world around them.

It supports the development of fine and gross motor skills, cognitive growth and fosters a social interaction.

To find out more, contact caroline.watson@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.

Outdoor Play

Playing outdoors allows children to develop self-confidence, independence and self-esteem. It also allows them to become aware of limits, boundaries and challenge in their play.

When children are outdoors, they are more likely to try new activities.

To find out more, contact caroline.watson@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.

Baby Massage

Encourages positive interaction between parents and their children.

Sessions act as an informal way to develop parenting skills and activities have been designed to help parents form a bond with their child.

To find out more, contact kim@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.

Afterschool Art and Craft Group

This group runs on a Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30pm in 6 week blocks. Activities include a variety of crafts including card making, tie dye tshirts and clay model making.

To find out more, contact ashley@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.
 

Pokemon Club

A safe space for all Pokemon lovers P1+ to meet, trade cards, play games and take part in fun Pokemon activities!

To find out more, contact kyrstie@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.
 

Mucky Boots

Mucky boots runs in 6 week blocks throughout the year. These sessions take place in either our GBT garden or at the forest. Activities include den making, building bug hotels and making collages from pine cones etc.

To find out more, contact ashley@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.

Monday After School Club

After School Club runs on a Monday evening during term-time and provides a range of fun activities indoors and outdoors for children in primary 1 to 7.

To find out more, contact caroline.watson@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.
 

Science Project

We are very grateful to be funded by Children in Need for our science project. This enables us to provide fun and engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) sessions and clubs for young people.

Science activities include weekly clubs (Science Club and Curiosity Craft Club), meeting scientists and interviewing them for podcasts and one-off workshops (previous workshops have included light painting, fire and ice demonstrations and 'meet your river' days.

By taking part in our informal science activities, young people have reported an increase in confidence, and have developed their communication and practical skills, while having lots of fun!

To find out more, contact rebecca@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on 01501 825800.
 

Tuesday After School Club

Tuesday Club is a session for young people in primary 1 to 7 that provides a safe space to try new activities, build relationships and work on their personal development.

To find out more, contact caroline.watson@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.
 

Dungeons and Dragons Club

A safe space for all Dungeons and Dragons fans to meet and play the game.

To find out more, contact kyrstie@shottshealthyliving.com via email or call us on us 01501 825800.
 

Music Club

P4-P7's can come along and learn instruments and work on projects on Thursday nights from 5-6pm (term time).

S1+ runs from 6:30-8pm (term time).

Both sessions are facilitated by music tutors from Reeltime Music.

All abilities welcome to come play games, learn drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and singing, plan and make recordings or music videos.

Register online here: https://forms.gle/z1t7Xxa6svdSH6sC6
 

Youth Radio

Listen Lanarkshire Youth Panel:

The Youth Panel is for anyone under 25 to help plan activities and help shape the station's output and identity.

Podcasts:

For all ages.

Submit podcasts for our Listen Lanarkshire Podcast Feed. If you are a beginner, we can also provide assistance on how to podcast.

Volunteer with us:

For all ages.

Host your own show or provide technical assistance. Hosting a show can be for individuals, pairs or threes.

If any of these radio opportunities interest you, or you would like more information, please contact us via email at radio@shottshealthyliving.com or call us on 01501 825800 and ask for Ian or Rebecca.
 

Youth Monday's Radio:

Open to Primary 4 to 1st Year pupils (flexible) on Monday nights between 4pm and 6pm at Springhill Community Hub.

Host live radio, create podcasts and play games.

The session is currently full, but to join our waiting list please register here and we will be in touch: https://forms.gle/kCyg3Atq7zEiw4eA7

Youth Friday's Radio:

For anyone under 25.

Plan activities and host live radio. Fridays from 1pm - 3pm at Springhill Community Hub.

Drop in and rock out, or just chill out!

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Get in Touch

Youth and Early Years

To book sessions, or for more information, please phone, send us a facebook message or e-mail us.

Phone: 01501 825 800
Choose option 5 for Youth and Early Years

Email: Kyrstie Connor
kyrstie@shottshealthyliving.com