We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 4 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.
If you would like your young person to join 1st Ards, please let us know by completing the online form for the appropriate section below. Please note most of our sections have a waiting list, we will be in touch as soon as we have a place available. A copy of our waiting list policy can be found on this link.
PLEASE ONLY JOIN OUR WAITING LIST FOR ONE SECTION. If we are unable to offer a place before the upper age for a section, we will automatically consider them for next section.
Squirrels Age 4-6 years old – Wednesday 6.30-7.20pm
Beavers Age 6-8 years old – Monday 6.30-7.30pm
Our Strategy to 2035
Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.
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