News - Camden Rise

A brand-new series of free after-school sessions for Camden secondary students aged 14 to 16 has been launched at the borough's Opportunity Centres, from Monday 24 November to Friday 5 December 2025. Food and drinks will be provided at each session. The programme aims to ignite curiosity, build real-world skills and empower young people in Camden to explore...

Camden Council marked the borough's Youth Celebration Fortnight and National Youth Work Week with a series of events and activities designed to empower children, young people, youth workers and professionals.  A highlight was the announcement of winners for Camden’s annual Youth Safety Multi-Media Competition, held at Camden Town Hall on 6 November. Now in its fifth year,...

The free Imaginary Worlds Family Festival from 12noon to 4pm on Saturday 22 November is a chance to make, move, sign and explore through fun and play. The event is fully accessible for families with D/deaf children, parents and carers. Hosted by the British Library, in partnership with the British Museum, Camden Council’s Family Learning Team and Frank Barnes...

What you decide to do after Year 11 is important for your future. Your choices right now can affect how easily you get a job or continue your education later. At 16, you can either stay in full-time education or start working in a job that includes part-time education, such as an apprenticeship or training. Visit Camden Learning's new website, Next Steps Post-16, to...

Camden Youth Council members met children and young people from the disabled children's charity icandance to discuss collaborating on future events and projects - and improve inclusion in the borough. The meeting and discussion at Camden Town Hall was organised by the Mayor of Camden, Councillor Eddie Hanson, who has chosen icandance as his official charity during his...