Things to do - Camden Rise
Youth clubs and projects
Find out more about what Camden's youth hubs, centres and projects have to offer.
For education, careers and training advice, please contact our Careers and Connexions service.
Camden Summer University
Are you aged 13 to 19? Do you live in Camden, go to a Camden state school or attend a Camden Council youth centre?
Then you can choose from free courses in arts, media, fashion, sport, cookery, work and life skills with Camden Summer University at venues across the borough.
The programme runs from Wednesday 22 July to Friday 21 August 2026. Due to an issue with our CSU website, please view courses and book your places here.
Looking for ways to be more active?
Find out how to get involved in sport and physical activities, including swimming, dance and after-school sports clubs, as well holiday activities, including Multi-Sport Camps, Girls Get Moving Mondays and football sessions.
More activities
Camden Sport and Physical Activity Directory
Friday Night Project - Talacre Sports Centre
My Move - Free Girls Fitness (12 - 16 years) - Holborn House, WC1N
Arts and culture
Camden is famous for its amazing music, arts and culture. Find out what’s going on at Love Camden, including the borough's South Asian Heritage Month programme, which features the Camden Mela on 12 July. See the full programme of events and activities here.
Camden Schools Art Biennale - 14 to 26 July 2026
This free exhibition, showcasing hundreds of artworks by pupils from every Camden school, spans work by early years, primary, secondary, special education and A-level pupils and runs from Tuesday 14 to Sunday 26 July at the Lethaby Gallery, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA, and across the King’s Cross estate. There are also special events and activities for children, young people and families to enjoy. Find out more.
Family activities at the British Library
For family activities at the British Library, visit their website. Also, check out Fairy Tales (runs until 23 August) - take your family on a magical adventure in a new interactive exhibition. Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations.
