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Skills Taster Session

A high energy challenge day where older teens move through four hands on skill stations, leadership, dance confidence,

Need to know

The Skills Taster session is an action‑packed session where young people rotate through four hands‑on “skill stations”.

Take on an Army‑based leadership challenge, building confidence through dance skills, learning essential first aid skills and getting creative with cake decorating

Each station is designed to boost teamwork, communication and personal confidence while giving participants a fun, varied and memorable skills experience.

This session is available to 14 – 17 year olds.

Remember to bring

  • Waterproof Clothing
  • Sun Cream
  • Water Bottle

Where you'll be

The Block

Middleport Park, Navigation Street, Middleport, Staffordshire, ST6 3QP.

Purpose-built youth hub, situated in Middleport Park.

Venue accessibility

  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets

About the organiser

Middleport Matters

Middleport Matters Community Trust is a local charity based in Middleport, supporting children, young people, families and residents through free and low-cost activities, community events, wellbeing support and opportunities to get involved.

We run activities from local spaces including St Paul’s Community Hub, The Block youth hub and Root ’n’ Fruit Community Allotment. Our work is all about bringing people together, helping residents feel connected and supported, and creating positive opportunities in the local area.

Over the summer, our SPACE activities will give children and young people the chance to have fun, try something new, build confidence, meet others and enjoy safe, welcoming activities in their community.