We deliver regular activities for children and young people living across upper Teesdale. We bring groups of young people together to spend time with others, relax away from home, enjoy fun activities and build their confidence and skills.
Our trained and experienced Youth Support Team are here to provide advice and support to local young people when they need us.
All young people are asked to register for free with UTASS before access sessions. Registration forms can be completed and returned here.
Our programme of themed sessions will be shared across our social media pages @UtassUpperTees and in the Young People’s WhatsApp group. If you’re not currently in the WhatsApp group but would like to be added, please get in touch and let us know the mobile number(s) you’d like us to add.
For more information contact Gina Richardson, Youth Team Lead at info@utass.org or call the office on 01833 641010.
Monday Night Youth Drop-In
Our Monday Youth Sessions run every Monday evening during term-time from 6pm-8pm at UTASS in Middleton-in-Teesdale.
These sessions are themed and structured, with a programme of planned activities and opportunities for young people to get involved, have fun and spend time with friends.
Pre-booking is required for Monday sessions.
Sessions are open to young people from School Year 4 up to School Year 13.
Activities will vary throughout the term and will be based around the interests of young people, with opportunities to take part in crafts, baking and cooking, games, sports and other activities.
Admission is just £1 per person.
Thursday Night Youth Drop-In
Our Thursday Youth Sessions run every Thursday evening during term-time at UTASS in Middleton-in-Teesdale. The sessions are purely drop-in, so there’s no need to book in advance.
Sessions are open to young people from School Year 4 to School Year 13.
School Years 4–7: 6pm–7.30pm
School Years 7–13: 7.30pm–8.30pm
Alongside self-led chill-out time and the chance to chat and catch up with friends, we provide a variety of activities based around the interests of young people, including crafts, baking and cooking, games and sports.
Refreshments and hot food are also available throughout the evening.
Admission is just £1 per person.
Holiday Activities
We organise programmes of activities and off-site trips for children and young people to enjoy throughout the school holidays.
Examples of what we provide include:
- Cook your own tea cookery sessions
- Offsite trips to places like Rof 59, Go-karting and Hamsterley Forest
- Craft and activity days at UTASS
You can also keep up with all our calendar of events
and activities by checking out our what’s on page.
Other Groups for Young People
UTASS is also used as a venue by other local groups providing activities for children and young people, including the following uniformed groups:
Rainbows
For girls between 5years and 7years. Meet every Wednesday, 5pm-6pm.
Cubs & Beavers
For children between 6years and 10years. Meet every Friday, 6pm-7.30pm.