The activities, which will begin in early October and continue until May, aim to foster spaces for coexistence, inclusion, and personal development. The Youth Councilor, Eva García, highlighted that this program provides healthy and quality leisure alternatives, structured for two age groups: 8 to 12 years old and 13 to 16 years old.
García noted that the Department continues to respond to both the demand for leisure spaces expressed by minors and the conciliation and safety needs of families. The program maintains a strong commitment to inclusivity, adapting schedules, dates, and content to different seasonal and developmental cycles.
The central theme of all initiatives is to focus on fun, knowledge, interaction, and social skills, making free time a privileged space for personal growth through play and group coexistence.
Pre-registration forms will open next Monday, September 21st, starting at 9:30 AM, with definitive spots assigned by registration order. For more information, interested individuals can visit the Espacio Joven facilities or consult the official channels of the Department, as well as call 965806426 or email espaciojoven@villena.es.
The offer includes the Club de Ocio (CDO), for children aged 9 to 12, on Fridays from 5:30 PM to 8:45 PM, with 65 spots and starting October 2nd. Also, the Club de Ocio Inclusivo, for 25 young people aged 7 to 21 with special needs, on Sunday afternoons, which requires prior contact with the Espacio Joven team.
Additionally, Localocho will continue, on Saturdays from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM for young people aged 13 and up, with 60 spots for free and open attendance, including a recreational area and workshops, opening on October 3rd. Tablas is also offered, on Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for those over 12, focusing on group work, social skills, and creativity, starting October 16th.
Finally, the Club Steam offers practical workshops for children under 8 on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with 15 spots, focusing on science and experimentation, beginning October 2nd.
