News - Camden Rise

On 30 April, the iconic Royal Albert Hall played host to a spectacular showcase of talent as over 1,800 children and young people from across Camden’s primary, secondary, and special schools took part in the Camden Schools’ Music Festival. The event, a highlight in the borough’s cultural calendar, brought together pupils, their families, dedicated teachers, inspiring...

Camden Youth Shout Out was a chance for young people to get together and discuss issues that matter to them. This year's Shout Out event was hosted by Camden Youth Council on 24 April at the Crowndale Centre, Camden. Shout Out was open to all 13 to 19-year-olds who live, work or attend schools / youth services in Camden. The workshop topics, chosen by Camden Youth...

The Easter school holiday is coming and there's lots of free and low-cost sports, creative and fun community activities for children and young people to get involved in. Holiday Activities and Food programme. Camden’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Easter programme runs from 7 to 21 April and is open for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who live in...

Camden Youth MP Zarin Bakhshzaad joined hundreds of members of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) at a young people's debate in the House of Commons on 28 February. Zarin spoke during a UKYP motion on political literacy being taught in schools. She spoke in favour of giving young people greater access to political and democratic education. You can see her House ...

Young Carers Action Day 2025 is on Wednesday 12 March, and this year’s theme is ‘Give Me A Break’, focusing on the importance of rest and respite for young carers. Young carers can take on a lot of responsibility making it difficult to find time for themselves. Over time, this can lead to stress, and burnout. Young carers need to be supported to take time out from caring,...