Type of service: Play and leisure, Social groups

Website: http://www.keenoxford.org

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) is an Oxford based charity that provides sports and social activities for young people with special needs. It runs four regular sessions: KEEN Teens - a social club for ages 11-21 years; GrEAT - a social club for ages 21 years and above; Zig-Zag - a drama and craft session for under 18's years; and AllSorts - an all-inclusive multi-sports session for ages 4-25 years. Our participants (or "athletes") are supported by volunteer "coaches" who are largely students from Oxford's universities. KEEN aims to provide one-to-one support for all athletes, which allows them to cater to a very wide range of needs and abilities. In addition to the regular activities, KEEN also provides a programme of one-off special events including swimming trips, ice skating and day trips. All KEEN's activities are free (aside from GrEAT, which charges a small subscription fee). KEEN's aim is to provide a safe, friendly and supportive environment that allows our athletes to develop their confidence and skills. It caters for a large range of abilities including mild learning disabilities, quadriplegia, Down syndrome and autism..

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Learning disability