Play and youth clubs for disabled children.

Enabling play and activities for young people with neurodiversities and disabilities

We run a wide range of play and youth clubs outside of school hours, including weekends, evenings and school holidays.

Our sessions are designed for children and young people with a neurodiversity or disability, creating a safe and supportive space to socialise, have fun and take part in meaningful activities.

Play & Youth Clubs (Short Breaks)

Our Play and Youth Clubs are short-break, play, and leisure sessions.

They provide opportunities for children and young people to build confidence, develop friendships and enjoy a range of activities, while also giving families a planned and regular break from caring responsibilities.

Sessions are allocated based on need, eligibility, demand and available provision, and are spread across the year to provide consistent support.

Latest Ofsted report

Register your interest

We are currently operating a waiting list for our Play Clubs. Due to high demand, waiting times are currently unpredictable, with a minimum wait of around two years.

Our Youth Clubs do not currently have a waiting list.

If you are interested in accessing Play or Youth Clubs, we encourage you to complete the expression of interest form. This helps us to:

Understand demand for our services
Contact you if a suitable space becomes available
Keep you informed of any relevant updates or alternative opportunities

Expression of Interest Form

Specialist Holiday Sports Camps

We also offer specialist sports camps during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays. These are separate from our short break clubs.

Delivered in partnership with NourishActive, our sports camps take place in Chertsey and the surrounding area.

Our experienced coaches understand both suspected and diagnosed SEND needs, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can take part and thrive. Sessions combine structured sports with fun, purposeful activity, helping children build skills, confidence and self-belief.

A hands-on cooking activity is included, with lunch provided throughout the day.

What to expect

A welcoming and inclusive environment
Supportive coaching tailored to individual needs
A focus on confidence, teamwork and communication
A mix of structured sports and fun activities

Activities may include parachute games, bouldering, target games, yoga, football, tennis and sensory circuits. The full programme is shared ahead of each holiday period.

Sports Camps Booking and Eligibility

We offer:

Privately funded places – please email us for current costs and availability
HAF-funded places (for children eligible for free school meals) – please contact your child’s school or email us for guidance on how to book

Enquire about camps

Contact us

Play and Youth Clubs team
01932 567131
pyc@whitelodgecentre.co.uk

Play

Please note that weekend schemes do not run during August and a formal diagnosis is not needed.

Play Scheme

For children aged 5-11, who have additional needs, neurodiversities and disabilities.

Every day during the holidays, 2 Sundays a month.

10am-4pm, White Lodge Centre.

Play+ Scheme

For children aged 5-11, who require 1:1 or 2:1 (staff:young person) support in all settings.

Every other day during the holidays, 3 Sundays a month.

10am-4pm, White Lodge Centre.

Play ASC Scheme

For children aged 5-11, with autism.

One Sunday every month.

10am-4pm, White Lodge Centre.

Important information about Play Schemes

Due to high demand, our Play Schemes are currently full, and we are not accepting new referrals at this time.

We understand this may be disappointing. We regularly review our capacity and will update this page if spaces become available.

If you are interested in Play or Youth Clubs, please complete our expression of interest form below. This helps us understand demand and contact you if opportunities arise.

Expression of Interest Form

Thanks a lot for offering such a variety of activities to the children! Every day, there is something wonderful happening.

Youth

Youth Scheme

For children and young people aged 12-18, who have additional needs, neurodiversities and disabilities.

Every day during the holidays, 2 Saturdays a month.

11am-5pm, White Lodge Centre at the weekends, Walton Leigh during the holidays

Every Tuesday evening term-time: 6pm-9pm, White Lodge Centre.

Youth+ scheme

A teenage boy visiting some Shetland ponies.

Children and young people aged 12-18, who require 1:1 or 2:1 (staff:young person) support in all settings.

Every other day during the holidays, 3 Saturdays a month.

11am-5pm, White Lodge Centre.

Youth ASC Scheme

Children and young people aged 12-18 with autism.

One Saturday every month: 11am-5pm, White Lodge Centre.

Important information about Play Schemes

Due to high demand, our Play Schemes are currently full, and we are not accepting new referrals at this time.

We understand this may be disappointing. We regularly review our capacity and will update this page if spaces become available.

If you are interested in Play or Youth Clubs, please complete our expression of interest form below. This helps us understand demand and contact you if opportunities arise.

Expression of Interest Form

I am really pleased that my daughter is getting more and more vocal. At the moment our home education, with all the support from you guys (holiday club, weekend club and afterschool club) really works in her favour. The staff are often young and energetic and have specialist knowledge, which inspires her to communicate.

Varied activities to enjoy and engage

Our PYC young people enjoy a diverse range of exciting and engaging activities that utilise our great facilities: sensory rooms, adapted kitchens and gardens and a hydro pool (once it's refurbishment is complete). Enriching activities such as cookery, music, drama, arts and outdoor play is on offer as well as getting out and about. This enables the young people to experience a variety of social activities whilst developing key life skills to enable independence and confidence.

Experience and quality of care

Our clubs have earned a great reputation by Ofsted and we continually strive for excellence in our provision of care. Whilst actively listening to what our young people enjoy doing, our staff and expertise gives reassurance to families and carers.

Something for everyone

We can recommend the club that would be best suited to you and your child’s needs and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If I live outside of Surrey can I access the Play and Youth Schemes?

No, we only provide support for children and young people living in Surrey County boroughs.

Q: How can I pay for my child’s session?

Families will be invoiced for the sessions the following month.

We accept bank transfers, cheques or card payments

Bank transfers
Account name: White Lodge Centre
Sort code: 60-23-34
Account number: 33450994
Ref: Your child’s name and club in the reference.

Cheques
Pay make cheques payable to 'White Lodge Centre'
Write your child's name and club on the back of the cheque

Card payment
Please call reception to make a card payment: 01932 567131

Cancellation policy: you must cancel within 5 business days of the scheme running to receive a full refund.

Q: Is it possible to transfer money to other sessions if they do not attend?

If you cancel within 5 business days of the club’s session or do not turn up on the day we will not be able to transfer your payment. If White Lodge is forced to cancel the club’s session, then your payment will be transferred to future sessions. Alternatively, you may request a full refund by contacting pyc@whitelodgecentre.co.uk.

Q: Is there a waiting list to access the play and youth clubs?

Currently, we have a waiting list for our Play Clubs. The wait time is currently unpredictable, with a minimum wait time of 2 years. Our Youth clubs do not have a waiting time.

Q: What is the cost of the parental contribution for each session?

Current rates are £35 a day, with a concession rate of £23. The evening club is £17.

Q: Are support staff able to meet my child’s needs?

We currently have trained support staff in the following: Epilepsy, including emergency medication: Buccal midazolam and Paraldehyde, gastronomy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation and manual handling hoist operator. All support undergo rigorous safeguarding training. First aiders are always present at our PYC sessions.

We currently do not have trained staff in the following: oxygen and diabetes. Please still enquire; we may be able to offer a family-based service for these young people.

We have access to 1:1 staff support on all play and youth schemes. Please note that the criteria for 1:1 support are based on safety needs deemed by White Lodge Centre.

Q: How many dates will my child be allocated per year?

Parents/Carers who are fully registered have access to the PYC booking forms. If your child is fully registered, you can request sessions through our booking forms. We then allocate places as fairly as possible, based on:

Demand
Individual need and eligibility
The availability of sessions

As a Short Break play and leisure provider, we aim to offer sessions throughout the year rather than all at once to provide more consistent support for families.

If you would like your child to be considered for our clubs in the future, please complete the Expression of Interest Form.

Expression of Interest form

The White Lodge play and youth club team.

Contact us

Play and Youth Clubs team
01932 567131
pyc@whitelodgecentre.co.uk

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