Devon is such a big county, it’s difficult for us to list all local groups and clubs, but here are some suggestions that may be of interest.
AIMS
Dawlish
AIMS supports families who have children with different needs. The group meets every Saturday for fun activities and occasional outings.
See the AIMS website for more information.
Army cadets
Various detachments throughout Devon. Find a detachment.
The Army Cadets can offer a lot of exciting opportunities to young people from 12 and 17 years old. Take part in exciting and challenging activities.
Aspies walking group (18+)
Sidmouth
Walking group in Sidmouth for people with Asperger’s or autism. Meet once per month. Walking from The Triangle Bus Terminus, EX10 8PE, starting at 11 am. The walk is for approximately two hours.
For more information, please contact Kevin Hickson at khickson17@yahoo.com or call 07813 318 357.
Broadclyst Youth Club
Every Thursday, YMCA Exeter head to Broadclyst Youth Club to lead sessions for up to 15 young people.
CEDA
Exeter
CEDA’s Youth Services are Ofsted registered and provide fun, learning and social opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people aged 5 – 21. With a choice of clubs, a social group for over 14s and a Youth Music project there’s lots on offer.
Find out more on CEDA’s website.
Chudleigh Youth Centre
Market Way, Chudleigh. Clubs on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Find out more about Chudleigh Youth Centre on Facebook.
Coderdojo Club
Exmouth Library
The Coderdojo Club is a supportive and collaborative environment, helping children aged 7-17 to build confidence in programming and exciting them about the possibilities of coding and digital design.
Co Create (18+)
Exeter
Co Create Exeter provides opportunities for people to create exciting projects and be part of shared endeavours.
Devon Friendship Group (online)
The Friendship Group is run by Devon People First. Meetings are every Wednesday afternoon and every other Monday afternoon between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
Esteem Team
Esteem Team are a community interest company that work with children and young people who have additional needs and/or struggle with their mental health. Take a look at the activities they have available.
Exeter Raspberry Pi jam
Exeter Raspberry Jam is a monthly meeting on the first Saturday of the month 10-12 at the Rougemount Hotel on the first floor.
It is for everyone interested in Raspberry Pi and all things Micro Computers, Micro Controllers and Robotics. All ages welcome (but minors under 16 must be accompanied please).
Get Changed Theatre Company (18+)
Okehampton
Based in Okehampton in Devon, Get Changed Theatre Company is a vibrant organisation for adults with learning disabilities in West Devon and Mid Devon.
Holsworthy Youth Club
Holsworthy Youth Club is an inclusive, volunteer led youth club for the young people of Holsworthy and the surrounding villages, operating from Holsworthy Youth Centre.
Kingsteignton Youth Club
Two youth club sessions are held every week during term-time for young people.
Lego Club
Exmouth Library
Lego Club takes place every Saturday at Exmouth Library. Take part in one of our challenges or get creative with those bricks! It’s completely free with no need to book and all ages are welcome.
Orchard Saturday Club
Teignbridge
Orchard Saturday Club is a small respite charity. They run two alternate small group sessions fortnightly, one for youngsters between 8 and 14 years of age and the other for those between 14 and 19.
See the Orchard Saturday Club website for more information.
Phoenix Youth Group
Torbay and south Devon
The Phoenix group is for young people living with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or who are socially isolated. The group offers a safe place to get together and socialise.
Sea cadets
There are 400 Sea Cadet units nationwide offering training to young people between the ages of 10-18, enabling personal development and valuable life skills.
Sidmouth Youth Club
Run by Young Devon, Sidmouth Youth Club is a safe space where young people can learn, and develop healthier, happier lives; Sidmouth Youth Centre runs youth club evenings, skills nights, and awesome activities in school holidays.
Significant Seams
Crediton
Significant Seams runs creative workshops, makes artwork with communities, learns about communities through creative research and evaluation, and provides sewing supplies for social good.
SOCOPS
Exeter
SOCOPS club provides a safe and inclusive social space for children aged 7-15 with autistic spectrum conditions. Siblings and families are welcome to join in the weekly sessions too.
SOCOPS Plus is a social group for young people aged 16-23 with autistic spectrum conditions. Sessions are held fortnightly at various locations across Exeter.
Find out more on the SOCOPS website.
Sound Communities
Torbay and south Devon
Sound Communities helps young people to lead digital production opportunities together, to improve their wellbeing and facilitate expression, creativity and agency.
South Molton YMCA Youth Services
Find out more about the youth services available.
Space youth groups
County-wide
Space run a range of youth services in Devon, which includes a number of in-person youth clubs (and an online one).
They also run some groups specifically for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Weekly SEND sessions are available in Exmouth (13+), Newton Abbot (11-19) and Tiverton (11-19).
Find out more about the Space SEND sessions.
The Cwtch Hub
The Cwtch Hub is a not-for-profit community interest company – it is a creative, welcoming space where everyone belongs.
The Hollow Lane Club
Exeter and Dartington
The Hollow Lane Club supports children and young people with complex disabilities through a year round programme of clubs and activities.
See the Hollow Lane Club website to find out more.
The Yard Youth Club
The Yard Youth Club, Moretonhampstead.
Turning Heads film school (18+)
Torbay area
Film workshops take place every Friday from 9 am until 12 pm. The sessions are open to anyone and are structured around a 6 to 8-week timeframe and the end of this period a short film is produced and released onto social media or screened locally.
Please note, these groups are not vetted or endorsed by Devon County Council.