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From the Boys, a podcast series made by a group of students from William Ellis School, is now available on all major podcast platforms. The series was created by 16 Year 10 boys during their work experience with Middlesex University in July. They spent a week learning media production skills and recording conversations about what it means to grow up male in Camden today. The...

It's half-term week from 26 to 30 October 2026 and there are lots of free and low-cost activities for children, young people and families taking place across Camden. Sports and physical activities - Kids Swim for a Quid (£1) at Camden swimming pools - find out more; Active Wednesday free activities for boys and girls aged 11 to 17 on Wednesday 28 ...

Enjoy an exciting free, fun day inspired by books and stories at Stories, Sign and Shine - the annual Family Festival at the British Library on Saturday 17 October. Come and enjoy many wonderful and interactive family learning activities, performances and workshops based on the International Year of Reading. It will be a fun and creative day celebrating the joy of sharing...

Discover an inspiring programme of film, music, spoken word, visual art, performance, conversation and community-led events taking place across Camden. This year’s theme, Honouring Our Communities, looks both backwards and forwards, exploring Camden’s Black histories and the people who have shaped them, while celebrating the voices, artists, communities and cultural...

Nominations for the Camden Youth Awards 2026 have now closed. The Youth Awards recognise and celebrate the inspiring journeys of young people, the hard work and dedication of staff and voluntary sector projects that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in Camden. This year we have six award categories. Nominations were for a young person / group of...