Specifically for Children and Young People

Meet the Team

For over 70 years, Southcourt has had a fine tradition of children's and youth work. Today over 350 children and young people under the age of 18 pass through the church activities each week. The work is overseen by the Youth Pastor.

Jeff Ballantine Youth Pastor	David Knight Children's Worker	Julie Edwards Outreach Worker

Pastoral Care and Safety

The care of those who attend our groups is taken very seriously. The church has adopted a Guidelines and Policy document which outlines our working procedures and is available on request from our Youth Pastor.

Our minibus has high backed seats all of which are fitted with lap and shoulder belts. There is always another adult on board in addition to the driver. Full parental consent is required for trips and visits away from the church premises. In the case of trips out of town, details of names and addresses of the travellers are carried by the leader in charge.

We seek to work closely with schools and other groups so as to provide the best possible care for those who attend the church programmes.

Summer Camps

Two weekend camps for children school years 4 -9 are held during the year.

Every year we also attend summer camps run by Hants and Dorset Christian Youth Camps. Based near Swanage in Dorset these are run throughout August. They cater for young people aged from 9 to 16 years. H&DCYC are registered with The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. Outdoor activities are carried out under the supervision of qualified instructors.