News - Camden Rise

Young people go to the polls in schools and youth centres from 15 to 26 April to elect a new Camden Youth MP and two Deputy Youth MPs. There are 10 candidates standing. The borough's Youth MPs and Deputy Youth MPs are the voice for Camden young people over their two-year term, seeking to put forward their interests in local decision-making, as well as representing the...

Central YMCA in Holborn has launched two new projects for children and young people. Project Move aims to promote physical activity and wellbeing among young people of the global majority to make a positive impact on their health and personal development. These activities include: Swimming sessions to teach water safety and swimming skills for children aged 4...

Pupils from Camden primary schools joined climate and environmental workshops and pitched ideas for green projects in their schools to a Dragons' Den panel. The Green Dragons' Den event was held at Camden Collective on 21 March by Camden Climate Alliance, Think & Do Camden, the Camden Clean Air Initiative and Camden Learning. More than 70 pupils attended across...

The 15th St Pancras Scout Group holds weekly Cup Pack and Scout Troop meetings in the heart of Somers Town, Camden, during term-time. They provide everyday adventure, outdoor challenges and skills for life for girls and boys aged 8 to 14. Their meetings are held every Thursday from 6.30pm during term-time at Basil Jellicoe Hall, in Drummond Crescent NW1. Find out...

Honest Grind Coffee is a radical employability programme and specialty coffee roastery brought to you by Camden Council’s Integrated Youth Support Service.   Honest Grind provides bespoke employability training and paid work to children from some of London’s most disadvantaged communities. Their programmes build self-esteem, develop work skills and create clear pathways...