Active Children & Young People

Supporting children and young people to turn movement into something meaningful 

For some children, being active feels natural. For others, it can feel challenging or out of reach. The journey into movement often begins with a small spark of curiosity, and the right environment can help that spark grow. 

Our work is grounded in empathy, inclusion and evidence. Together, we support consistent and welcoming approaches across the day that help children think, feel, move and connect. This enables being active to become a meaningful and positive part of everyday life for all young people. 

More children are getting involved than ever before, but too many are still missing out on the rewards of an active lifestyle. Children need 60 minutes of physical activity daily, with at least 30 minutes taking place outside of school. 

Roller Skating Session

SASP are dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible opportunities for children with disabilities and their families. SASP provide targeted programmes that are designed with individuals needs in mind. Find out more information below on our 'Get Active Together' programme and our 'Move To Include' programme.

During the school holidays, SASP and partners deliver a wide range of enriching opportunities for young people, discover more below and take a look at our activity finder. We also work with schools across the full school day, before, during and after school. Find out more information on our programmes and offer Here

Happy Healthy Holidays
Happy Healthy Holidays
Happy Healthy Holidays
Enriching activities provided across Somerset, including food, for children eligible for benefits related free school meals during the school holidays.
Get Active Together
Get Active Together
Get Active Together
Opportunities for families to take part in activities together, with disabled and non-disabled siblings sharing experiences and having fun together. Takes place through school holidays.
Place Based Activities
Place Based Activities
Place Based Activities
Use our activity finder to find local activities for children and young people.

Activities in your local community are also important for young people to be part of, building belonging, confidence and having fun. We offer targeted support across communities to support individuals through the following programmes. 

Jump Start
Jump Start
Jump Start
High quality, trauma informed, young person-centred alternative provision across Somerset. Supporting young people to take steps to a positive future with the support of mentors and community provision.
Move to Include
Move to Include
Move to Include
Support for people with a learning disability and/or autism to get involved in community sport and physical activity. Anyone can make a nomination, professionals, families, or individuals themselves.
Day By Day
Day By Day
Day By Day
Day By Day is a project supporting young adults aged 16-25 in Somerset who are or have been at risk of self-harm and suicide.

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Walking
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Yeovil Level 3 Health Walk

Mon 29th June at 9.30am
+ 17 more dates
Goldenstones Leisure Centre
Brunswick Street, Yeovil, BA2 ...
Free
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Walking

Street All Levels Health Walk

Mon 29th June at 10am
+ 16 more dates
Crispin Community Centre
4 Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HA
Free
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Ilminster Level 2 Health Walk

Mon 29th June at 10am
+ 17 more dates
Ilminster Health Centre
Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 9FE
Free
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Walking

Steart Marshes Level 1 Heal ...

Mon 29th June at 10am
+ 17 more dates
Steart Marshes Car Park
Car Park, Bridgwater, TA5 2PU
Free
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Frome Beginner and Level 1 ...

Mon 29th June at 10.15am
+ 16 more dates
Cheese & Grain
Market Yard, Justice Lane, Fr ...
Free
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Langport Level 3 Health Walk

Mon 29th June at 10.30am
+ 8 more dates
Langport Library
Whatley, Langport, TA10 9RA
Free
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Walking

Wellington Level 1/ 3 Healt ...

Mon 29th June at 10.30am
+ 35 more dates
Wellington
Free
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Taunton Level 1/2 Health Walk

Mon 29th June at 1.30pm
+ 8 more dates
Somerset County Cricket Club
Taunton, Somerset
Free
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Walking

Crewkerne Level 2/3 Health ...

Tue 30th June at 9.30am
+ 17 more dates
Crewkerne Aqua Centre
Henhayes Lane, Crewkerne, TA1 ...
Free
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Minehead Level 4 Health Walk

Tue 30th June at 9.30am
+ 17 more dates
Minehead
Free
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Walking

Ilminster Level 3 Health Walk

Tue 30th June at 10am
+ 17 more dates
Ilminster Health Centre
Canal Way, Ilminster, TA19 9FE
Free
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Walking

Minehead Level 3 Health Walk

Tue 30th June at 10.30am
+ 17 more dates
Minehead
Free
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Walking

Yeovil Level 1/2 Health Walk

Tue 30th June at 10.30am
+ 17 more dates
Goldenstones Leisure Centre
Brunswick Street, Yeovil, BA2 ...
Free
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Walking

Yeovil Level 2 Health Walk

Tue 30th June at 2pm
+ 17 more dates
The Gateway Cafe
The Gateway Cafe, Yeovil, BA2 ...
Free
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Walking

Frome Level 1 and 2 Health ...

Wed 1st July at 9.15am
+ 17 more dates
Frome Medical Practice
Enos Way, Frome, BA11 2FH
Free
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Walking

Chard Level 1 Health Walk

Wed 1st July at 10am
+ 8 more dates
Ariel Healthcare
Summerfields Road, Chard, TA2 ...
Free
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Walking

Taunton Health Walks

Wed 1st July at 10.15am
+ 17 more dates
Taunton
Free
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Walking

Creech St Michael Level 3 H ...

Wed 1st July at 10.30am
+ 5 more dates
Creech St.Michael Canal side Car Park
Car Park, Creech St.Michael, ...
Free
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Walking

Wiveliscombe Beginner Healt ...

Wed 1st July at 10.30am
+ 17 more dates
Wiveliscombe Rugby Football Club
The Recreation Ground, Wiveli ...
Free
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Walking

Burnham-on-Sea Level 1/2 He ...

Wed 1st July at 10.30am
+ 17 more dates
Marine Cove
Sea Front, Burnham-On-Sea
Free
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Yoga

Yoga in The Park - Williton

Wed 1st July at 6.30pm
+ 8 more dates
Williton Recreation Ground
Robert Street, Williton, TA4 4PG
Free
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Walking

Wells Level 1 Health Walk

Thu 2nd July at 10am
+ 8 more dates
East Somerset Morrisons
Parkwood Estate, Wells, BA5 1SQ
Free
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Walking

Bruton Level 2 Health Walk

Thu 2nd July at 10am
+ 17 more dates
Bruton, The Green at Church Bridge
The Green at Church Bridge, B ...
Free
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Walking

Highbridge Level 2 Health Walk

Thu 2nd July at 10am
+ 16 more dates
Purple Spoon Cafe
Huntspill road, Highbridge, T ...
Free
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Walking

Steart Marshes Level 2/3 He ...

Thu 2nd July at 10am
+ 17 more dates
Steart Marshes Car Park
Car Park, Bridgwater, TA5 2PU
Free
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Walking

Wedmore Level 3 Health Walk

Thu 2nd July at 10.15am
Sweets Tea Rooms
Sweet Tea Rooms, Glastonbury, ...
Free
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Walking

Minehead Beginner, Level 1 ...

Thu 2nd July at 10.30am
+ 17 more dates
Minehead
Free
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Walking

Somerton Level 1/2 Health Walk

Thu 2nd July at 11.30am
+ 7 more dates
Somerton Library
Cox's Yard, West Street, Some ...
Free
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Multi-Activity

Heartsmart Bridgwater - Jun ...

Thu 2nd July at 1pm
+ 3 more dates
Victoria Park Community Centre
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwat ...
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Walking

Yeovil Level 1 Health Walk

Thu 2nd July at 2pm
+ 17 more dates
Ninesprings Cafe
27 Brunswick Street, Yeovil, ...
Free
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Physical Activity

Happier, Healthier, More Ac ...

Thu 2nd July at 2pm
+ 7 more dates
The Green at Wembdon
Homberg Way, Wembdon, Bridgwa ...
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Walking

Ilminster Level 3 Health Walk

Thu 2nd July at 6.30pm
+ 17 more dates
Ilminster
Free
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Walking

Martock Level 3/4 Health Walk

Fri 3rd July at 9.30am
+ 5 more dates
Moorland Shopping Centre
Moorland Shopping Centre, Mar ...
Free
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Walking

Bridgwater Level 2 Health Walk

Fri 3rd July at 10am
+ 17 more dates
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater ...
Free
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Walking

Glastonbury Level 3 & 4 Hea ...

Fri 3rd July at 10am
+ 8 more dates
Glastonbury Town Hall
Town Hall, Magdalene Street, ...
Free
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Multi-Activity

10 Footsteps approach for L ...

Fri 3rd July at 10am
+ 3 more dates
Victoria Park Community Centre
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwat ...
Free
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Walking

Queen Camel Level 3 Health ...

Fri 3rd July at 10am
+ 17 more dates
Old School Cafe
Old School Cafe, Queen Carmel ...
Free
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Walking

Frome Level 3/4 Health Walk

Fri 3rd July at 10.15am
+ 17 more dates
Frome
Free
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Multi-Sports

Fit for Work- Taunton

Fri 3rd July at 10.30am
+ 1 more date
West Monkton Village Hall
Monkton Heathfield Road, Taun ...
Free
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Yoga

Beach Yoga

Sun 5th July at 9am
+ 8 more dates
The Beach Wellness
The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AP
Free
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Yoga

Yoga in The Park - Bridgwater

Sun 5th July at 9.30am
+ 10 more dates
Blake Gardens
8 Binford Place, Bridgwater, ...
Free
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Yoga

Park Yoga - Taunton

Sun 5th July at 9.30am
+ 10 more dates
Vivary Park
Upper High Street, Taunton, T ...
Free
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Yoga

Yoga in The Park - Burnham- ...

Sun 5th July at 9.30am
+ 9 more dates
Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park
Marine Drive, Burnham-on-Sea, ...
Free
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Walking

Langport Level 2 Health Walk

Sun 5th July at 11am
+ 7 more dates
Ell's Rose and Crown
Huish Episcopi, Langport, TA1 ...
Free
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Walking

Wells Level 3 Health Walk

Tue 7th July at 10am
+ 8 more dates
East Somerset Morrisons
Parkwood Estate, Wells, BA5 1SQ
Free
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Walking

Langport Level 1 Health Walk

Tue 7th July at 10.15am
+ 8 more dates
Langport Library
Whatley, Langport, TA10 9RA
Free
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Walking

Taunton Beginner Level Heal ...

Tue 7th July at 11am
+ 8 more dates
Vivary Park
Upper High Street, Taunton, T ...
Free
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Walking

Woolavington Level 1 Health ...

Tue 7th July at 1.30pm
+ 7 more dates
Woolavington Village Hall
Village Hall, Higher Road, Br ...
Free
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Walking

Shepton Mallet Level 2 Heal ...

Wed 8th July at 10am
+ 8 more dates
Collett Park Cafe
Collett Park, Park Road, Shep ...
Free
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Walking

Cannington Level 1 Health Walk

Wed 8th July at 10am
+ 7 more dates
Cannington Phone Box
Phone Box, Brook Street, TA5 2JL
Free
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Walking

Bridgwater Level 1 Health Walk

Wed 8th July at 11am
+ 8 more dates
Somerset Bridge Medical Centre
Stockmoor Close, Taunton Road ...
Free
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Walking

Glastonbury Level 1 Health ...

Thu 9th July at 10.15am
+ 8 more dates
Avalon Marshes Centre
Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT
Free
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Walking

Merriott Level 2 Health Walk

Thu 9th July at 10.30am
+ 7 more dates
Ark at Egwood
Egwood House, Merriott, TA16 5QN
Free
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Walking

Wincanton Beginner Health Walk

Thu 9th July at 11.30am
+ 5 more dates
Cale Park Car Park
31 Cavalier Way, Wincanton, B ...
Free
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Walking

Bridgwater Level 2 Health Walk

Thu 9th July at 2pm
+ 5 more dates
Stockmoor Cafe
Nokoto Drive, Bridgwater, TA6 ...
Free
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Multi-Activity

Happier, Healthier, More Ac ...

Sat 11th July at 9.15am
+ 1 more date
The Green at Wembdon
Homberg Way, Wembdon, Bridgwa ...
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Physical Activity

Joint Friendly Fitness

Sat 11th July at 1.30pm
+ 8 more dates
Lifestyle Fitness Langport
Wincanton Road, Huish Episcop ...
Funded
Funded Places
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Physical Activity

Chair Yoga

Sat 11th July at 3pm
+ 8 more dates
Lifestyle Fitness Langport
Wincanton Road, Huish Episcop ...
Funded
Funded Places
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Walking

Stoke-sub-Hamdon Level 3 He ...

Mon 13th July at 10am
+ 7 more dates
The Lighthouse Coffee Shop
All Saints Hall, Yeovil, TA14 ...
Free
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Walking

Good Grief Cafe - Bridgwater

Mon 13th July at 1.30pm
+ 3 more dates
The Green at Wembdon
Homberg Way, Wembdon, Bridgwa ...
Funded
Funded Places
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Walking

Edington Level 1 Health Walk

Mon 13th July at 1.30pm
+ 7 more dates
Edington Surgery
Quarry Ground, Broadway, Brid ...
Free
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Walking

Shepton Mallet Beginners He ...

Tue 14th July at 10am
+ 5 more dates
Collett Park Cafe
Collett Park, Park Road, Shep ...
Free
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Walking

Martock Level 1 Health Walk

Tue 14th July at 10.30am
+ 5 more dates
Martock Recreation Ground
14 Church Street, Martock, TA ...
Free
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Walking

Ruishton Level 3 Health Walk

Wed 15th July at 10.30am
+ 4 more dates
Ruishton Village Hall
Cheats Road, Taunton, TA3 5JD
Free
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Walking

Martock Level 2 Health Walk

Fri 17th July at 9.30am
+ 5 more dates
Moorland Shopping Centre
Moorland Shopping Centre, Mar ...
Free
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Multi-Activity

Multi Activity Day

Fri 24th July at 10am
+ 1 more date
Dunster Football Club
Dunster Football Club, Knowle ...
Funded
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Walking

Martock Level 1 Health Walk

Fri 24th July at 10.30am
+ 4 more dates
Moorland Shopping Centre
Moorland Shopping Centre, Mar ...
Free
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Walking

Crewkerne Family Health Walk

Sat 25th July at 9.45am
+ 3 more dates
Crewkerne Aqua Centre
Henhayes Lane, Crewkerne, TA1 ...
Free
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Multi-Activity

Pain Cafe - Minehead

Wed 29th July at 10am
+ 8 more dates
The Beach Wellness
The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5AP
Funded
Funded Places
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Multi-Activity

Pain Cafe - Bridgwater

Wed 29th July at 10.30am
+ 8 more dates
Mingle Cafe
70, 72 St John St, Bridgwater ...
Funded
Funded Places
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Walking

Creech St Michael Level 2 H ...

Thu 30th July at 10.30am
+ 4 more dates
Creech St.Michael Village Hall Car Park
Village Hall Car Park, Creech ...
Free
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Multi-Activity

10 Footsteps approach for L ...

Fri 14th August at 10am
+ 5 more dates
Victoria Park Community Centre
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwat ...
Free
Funded Places
Book Now
Multi-Sports

Fit for Work- Bridgwater

Fri 25th September at 1pm
+ 10 more dates
Victoria Park Community Centre
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwat ...
Free
Book Now

Are you a young person?

Is something worrying you? Do not keep it to yourself. Tell an adult you trust as soon as possible.

You can contact us about anything. Whatever your concern, it is always better to talk about it. We are here to support you in any way we can.
Call our office on 01823 653990 and ask to speak to either Laura Carter or Jane Clark.

We are not available 24/7, but you can always contact Childline on 0800 1111. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK and will not appear on your phone bill. You can call even if you do not have credit on your mobile phone.

Click Here to visit Childline's Sport and Exercise information for advice on issues relating to sport.

Remember do not let anyone spoil the fun. Sport and physical activity should be enjoyable. They give you the chance to make new friends, try new activities, and surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Further Support & Resources

10 Minute Shake Up games
10 Minute Shake Up games
10 Minute Shake Up games
Get the kids moving with these fun games inspired by some of their favourite Disney characters.
Challenges Website
Challenges Website
Challenges Website
The SASP Challenges platform helps schools and young people take part in fun, inclusive activity challenges. Whether tracking steps, minutes or miles, it encourages pupils to stay active, build healthy habits and work together while seeing how they compare with others on the leaderboard.
Work Experience
Work Experience
Work Experience
SASP offers a limited number of work experience placements each year, depending on staff capacity and our ability to provide a meaningful experience. Open to students in Secondary, Further and Higher Education, placements are a great way to build skills, gain insight into the workplace and support future career choices.
Healthy Somerset
Healthy Somerset
Healthy Somerset
Good health supports a child or young person’s ability to thrive, develop, stay safe and achieve as they grow up. This page includes information and resources to support and promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families from 5 to 18 years.