A free summer programme for young people aged 11-18 (up to 25 for those with SEND) which encourages participation in culture and creativity through doing making and creating.
Come down to the Marina Centre to hang out and get involved with activities in the cafe and on the surrounding beach (weather permitting). There will be creative workshops, games, sports, circus, crafts and more - so there will be something for everyone. If you would rather bring your own thing to do or just chill with your friends, that is totally fine too.
No need to book - just turn up!
Workshops
Capoeira Workshop
12pm-3pm
We offer a brief overview on the history, music and culture of Capoeira and then teach a selection of basic movements. Leaving pupils with an understanding of what Capoeira is, where it comes from, its cultural history and how it's done!
Field Recording and Soundscape Workshop
11am-4pm
Dive into the world of sound exploration as you experiment with different microphones, including electromagnetic, hydrophones, and contact mics, to discover hidden sounds in the environment. By the end of the session, you'll have a chance to receive your recorded sounds to play with on your own devices.
Great Yarmouth Guardians
11am-4pm
Create your own superhero that will form part of a large comic book mural. Set in a post-apocalyptic Great Yarmouth our heroes battle to save the planet from environmental disaster. During the workshops we will explore character creation, storytelling and additional skills like drawing scenery. At the end of summer the mural will be shown at the Marina Leisure Centre.
Beach Detectives
11am-4pm
Become a beach detective...search for plastic fragments left on GY beach. Whether left on the beach or drifting out to sea, our sealife are at risk of confusing plastic for food. Let's explore the danger of plastic becoming part of the marine food chain through a variety of art activities all made from found waste.
Access
Unfortunately, the beach by the Marina Centre is not accessible for normal wheelchairs. However, you can hire a beach wheelchair for free from the council using the link below. Don't worry though, there will be activities that are wheelchair accessible inside the Marina Leisure Centre and on the promenade overlooking the beach.
Hire a beach wheelchair