Things to do
List of available activities
We do our best to keep these pages up to date, but please check with the individual activity to make sure it is still running before going along.
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- A chance for any young person 12+ to learn some of the skills you might need in the army.
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- Cycling is a great way to keep fit (whilst sitting down!) You can decide to take it easy or go full throttle, so you can build up your stamina and strength at your own pace.
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- Activities in parks and leisure centres across Wigan Borough.
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- The chance for 6-25 year olds to get involved in adventure activities.
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- Activities for boys and young men aged 5-18.
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- Information about youth group, BYOU for young LGBTQ people
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- Activity groups run by Wigan Council for children in care
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- Open to all young people aged 14-24, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award lets you get involved in exciting activities.
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- Offering activities especially for young people with disabilities.
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- A Christian organisation that provides outdoor activities for girls and young women aged 5–18, providing the chance to learn life skills and meet new people.
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- Group for young people from different ethnic backgrounds
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- Groundwork hosts the Prince's Trust Programme in Wigan, a 12 week personal development opportunity for 16-25 year olds.
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- A safe space for young people where you can relax, do your homework, or work on creative projects.
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- A range of outdoor adventure activities including kayaking to high ropes.
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- Run by Wigan Athletic Community Trust and offers football, dance and other sport sessions.
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- Girls and young women have the chance to get involved in adventure activities.
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- S.T.E.A.M arts and technology projects for young people
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- If you are aged 10–18 join us for teamwork, life skills and the chance to go sailing.
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- Badgers take part in a wide range of fun activities based on essential first aid and other fascinating topics, earning badges and certificates for each one.
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- Young people aged 10-17 can join one of our Cadet units, which operate across England. Units meet once a week.
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- Every two years, two young people are elected to represent Wigan Borough at the UK Youth Parliament and to help make a difference to national issues that affect young people such as education and laws.
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- A full programme of activities for young people at various venues across the borough.
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- Youth and community projects at key points throughout the year by Wigan Warriors.
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- Activities for young people including sports, music, gym, skate facility, dance and climbing wall.
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- Helping to get local young people's voices heard.