Tide Within is a free programme equipping young people with life skills to support emotional, social, and physical wellbeing during puberty. They will experience fun, creative & educational sessions that connect them to their local ocean, woodlands, parks & themselves.
Fully funded Nature & Wellbeing programme for 10-14 year olds (all genders)
Our 2026 Programmes:
Spring Programme: March -July 2026
Autumn Programme: September-December 2026
Dates & times:
Mondays term time only, 5-7pm
Location:
Stonehouse Lawn Tennis Club
Durnford Street Stonehouse
Plymouth,PL1 3QR
Important Information
All Programme Dates Spring Programme: (autumn programme dates will be released in July 2026)
Session 1: 2nd March, Session 2: 9th March, Session 3: 16th March, Session 4: 23rd March, Session 5: 30th March, Easter Break, Session 6: 20th April, Session 7: 27th April , Bank Holiday, Session 8: 11th May, Session 9: 18th May, Bank Holiday & Half Term, Session 10: 1st June, Session 11: 8th of June, Session 12: 15th June, Session 13: 22nd June, Session 14: 29th June.
Community celebration: July 2026
Outings & trips
Most of the sessions are gonna take place at Stonehouse Lawn Tennis Club. However some special sessions/ outings will be delivered throughout the programme in collaboration with local, qualified programme partners. We will inform you in advance of those trips and assess children’s physical and emotional needs. We might need additional parental consent forms for this.
Community Festival
After programme completion we will celebrate young people’s achievements, artsworks created and trips documented in a community festival at Stonehouse Lawns Tennis Club- parents, carers, siblings & family friends are warmly invited to this day.
Legacy Project
As part of the programme young people will collaborate on a small project that gives something back to the local nature and environment. We will identify in collaboration with the young people what this will be, it could be making an insect hotel, or doing a beach clean for example.
Read our latest blog article about the programme:
FAQ’s
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No, this programme is for all young people age 10-14. We welcome all young people with all gender identities.
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Yes, we highly encourage that your child comes to all or most of the 14 sessions. To achieve best outcomes for young people and build trust and good relationships, we require weekly participation.
Of course we understand that some family or school occasions or illness is normal. Please notify us in that case.
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We understand that new places can cause anxiety, especially for young people with additional needs. We welcome 1 parent to accompany their child to the first session if at all needed. Please mention your child’s needs in the sign-up form and we will arrange a phone-call with you.
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No, the programme is fully funded, which means it’s free. However, we need your commitment to attend most of the 14 sessions.
We tell you this, because we could give someone else a valuable spot in the programme. Thanks for your collaboration.
We accept applications from professionals, carers or parents for a young person who is:
- Neurodivergent (no formal diagnosis required)
- Live with a disability
- Home schooled
- Experiencing racism or bullying
- Facing mental health challenges, such as anxiety
- Are currently excluded from school or at risk of exclusion
- LGBTQIA+ folks
- Children on benefit-related Free School Meals (FSM) who attend a Devon or Cornwall school
- Asylum seekers and refugees
- Looked after children
- Young Carers
- Children on Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP)
- Children on child protection plans
- Children with social anxiety
Sign-up for TideWithin
If you require help filling out the form, please drop us a quick message.
inclusion note
This space is designed for all young people 10-14.
Many have reported that our small group sizes and inclusive approach have benefitted them. Please fill out the form when registering your child to let us know about their specific needs and how we can best support them. We are here for your questions and concerns.
The Venue
We are lucky to be using Stonehouse Lawns Tennis Club to run the sessions, tugged right behind Firestone Bay (Devil’s Point). The inside is a cosy wooden cabin and outdoor spaces are surrounded by big trees, sea views and shaded lawns.
