Teens Activities
Youth
Café
The Oughterard Youth Café is a youth service providing supports and services for all young people throughout the greater Oughterard region. Within the café many different types of support, information and advice relating to youth issues and challenges are made available.
The cafe runs a drop in service on Friday afternoons where young people can socialise, hang out, play pool, surf the web or play games in an alcohol and drug free, socially inclusive, safe environment.
Coder Dojo
The Code Dojo Group is made by young people who meet up for an hour every week in the Youth Coffee to explore the world of computers, websites, apps, videogames and learn all about modern technology.
Drop In
The Oughterard Youth café is a drug and alcohol free space for young people to meet up, hang out and participate in fun activities in a socially inclusive environment.
Girls Group
The girls group is made up of girls from 1st & 2nd year.
The girls meet up on a weekly basis to try their hands at a range of various art forms such as music, dance, film and drama.
Youth Arts
By joining different groups to explore different forms of arts such as music lessons or drama group which provides a great way for young people to learn about themselves while trying out new activities
It's Time to Start Your Adventures
Welcome to the teenagers section of the Youth Cafe. Here you will find some of the activities that take place under the supervision of the Youth Cafe which are meant for teenagers and even young adults. Don’t hesitate to come to the Community Centre and have fun with us!
Summer Camps
Every year the Oughterard Youth Café offer a number of summer camps for young people of all ages. During the week-long camps, the young participants try out lots of sports, arts and outdoor activities in a fun and inclusive environment. The camps are run at affordable costs to ensure everyone can get involved.
Outdoor Activities
The outdoor group meet weekly and undertake outdoor activities, exploring the topics of leadership, communication, teambuilding and adventure sports. The group take a number of trips throughout the year, and try their hands at various activities from fishing, archery, orienteering, wilderness survival and wild camping expeditions.
Yoga
Yoga is about creating a life that brings more beauty and more love into the world. Come and build a better world with us.
Guitar Lessons
Music is a very important part of the development of teenagers. Come and learn guitar with our wonderful teachers.