The Borough of Broxbourne delivers a number of projects for young people aged 11 to 19 throughout the year with additional activities in the school holidays. Current projects are:
Holdbrook Multi-Sports
Free football, basketball, dodgeball etc for young people aged 11-18 every Monday evening 5.30pm-7.30pm at the kickabout court on the Holdbrook Estate in Waltham Cross (by the Holdbrook Primary School)
Thursday Cricket Club
A FREE Thursday Street Cricket session for children aged 8-15 in Cheshunt. Held outdoors on the astro-turf court at Laura Trott Leisure Centre, the sessions are inclusive, fun, and suitable for all abilities, with all equipment provided to ensure everyone can take part. The sessions are for ages 8-15. For more information, please contact community@broxbourne.gov.uk
Date: 25 June 2026 to 3 December 2026
Time: 5-6pm
ParkPlay Grundy Park
A free, welcoming ParkPlay session at Grundy Park every Saturday from 10am. Come along to make friends, get active, and enjoy fun games and activities with your local community. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Please contact community@broxbourne.gov.uk in advance to confirm that sessions are taking place before attending, or for more information.
Date: 20 June 2026 to 5 December 2026
Time: 10am-12noon
Free Youth Skateboarding Sessions
Take part in free youth skateboarding sessions at Cheshunt Park. Young people can learn new techniques, build confidence, and refine their skateboarding skills with experienced instructors. All equipment, including skateboards and protective gear, is provided. These sessions are open to ages 8-16.
For more information, please email community@broxbourne.gov.uk.
Date: 22 July to 26 August, weekly on Wednesdays
Location: Cheshunt Park, Park Lane, Cheshunt EN7 6QD
Time: 5-6.30pm
HAPpy at John Warner Sports Centre
Get involved in a free Holiday activity programme full of fun activities, including sports, playground games, healthy eating, arts and crafts, as well as enrichment sessions. This programme is for young people aged 8-12 who are in receipt of free school meals.
To book a HAPpy place, please obtain a code from your children’s school and book via https://sportinherts.org.uk/happy-activity-camps, booking is essential.
For more information, please email community@broxbourne.gov.uk.
Date: 27 July to 14 August
Location: The John Warner Sports Centre, Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon EN11 0QG
Time: 9am-1pm
Lark in the Park
Free sports sessions running from 27 July to 21 August. Children and young people will have the opportunity to participate in different activities including football, basketball, dodgeball, archery, and much more!
For more information, please email community@broxbourne.gov.uk.
Mondays: Grundy Park, Cheshunt – Multi-Sports Play Edition (all ages)
Tuesdays: Barclay Park, Hoddesdon – Multi-Sports Play Edition (All ages)
Wednesdays: Cheshunt Park – Youth Basketball Edition (ages 11-16)
Thursdays: Cedars Park, Waltham Cross – Multi-Sports Play Edition (all ages)
Fridays: Goffs Oak Playing Fields, EN7 5ET – Youth Multi-Sports Edition (ages 11-16)
Date: 27 July to 21 August
Time: 2-4pm
Broxbourne Youth Council
The Broxbourne Youth Council meets every Wednesday evening (excluding school holidays) from 7-9pm at the Cheshunt Young People's Centre. The Broxbourne Youth Council is run jointly by Broxbourne Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council's Services for Young People.
Young people are given the opportunity to have a voice on issues that matter to them. It provides opportunities to share ideas, influence local decisions, and work with councillors and partners to help shape services and improve the community for young people.