Introducing The Messy Hub at Upper Norwood Library Hub—a vibrant, hands-on experience where your child can explore, create, and learn through the joy of messy play!

What to Expect:

• Sensory Exploration: Each session offers a variety of tactile activities designed to stimulate your child’s senses, enhancing their understanding of different textures, colours, and materials.

• Creative Expression: From finger painting to sand play, children are encouraged to express themselves freely, fostering creativity and imagination.

• Social Interaction: Our group setting promotes social skills as children interact, share, and collaborate with peers in a fun and supportive environment.

• Developmental Benefits: Messy play supports fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving, and cognitive development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

Why Choose The Messy Hub?

At The Messy Hub, we believe that the best learning happens when children are free to explore and get their hands dirty. Our sessions are thoughtfully crafted to provide a safe space for your little ones to discover the world around them, all while having a blast!

Join Us:

Come and be part of a community where mess is not just welcomed but celebrated. Let your child dive into a world of sensory adventures and watch them grow, learn, and thrive.

Note: All materials used are child-friendly and non-toxic. We recommend bringing a change of clothes and wipes  for your child to ensure they can fully enjoy the messy fun.

Limited Tickets per session so book on quickly!

Session 1: 12:45-1:30pm for 6 months to 18 months

Session 2: 2-2:45pm for 18 months to 4 years

For more information contact us at info@unlt.org.

Come play, explore, and make a mess with us at The Messy Hub!

Join us for our new Hoops and Creations children’s holiday camp here in Crystal Palace!

Hoops and Creations children’s camp offers an exciting blend of basketball and art. It gives children the chance to develop their creative and physical skills during the Easter holidays.

Each day, participants will engage in basketball drills, team games, and creative art activities led by creative arts facilitators and experienced England Basketball qualified coaches. Children will learn and develop their skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, and movement-based creativity, all while having fun and making new friends.

Come for the full week or book individual day tickets!

Key Information

📅 Dates: Monday 7th April – Friday 11th April 2025

⏰ Time: 09:30 – 16:30

📍 Location: Upper Norwood Library Hub, SE19 1TQ

👦 Ages: 5 – 11 (We are unable to take children under 5)

Free spaces are available for families in receipt of benefits related free school meals.

Important Notes

• Children will need to bring a nut-free packed lunch, a water bottle, and at least two snacks.

• An apron will be provided for art activities, but we recommend wearing clothes that can get messy.

• Parents/carers must ensure that children do not attend if they are showing any signs of illness.

• Regular handwashing will be required throughout the day.

Please complete the consent form at checkout with your purchase so we have all the important information for you and your child(ren).

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@unlt.org.

All facilitators are DBS-checked. 

Join us during the Easter holidays for our visual arts children’s camp Little Brushstrokes here in Crystal Palace!

Budding creatives have the opportunity to discover new visual arts skills, and learn about famous individuals and their work as they spend the holiday having fun, creating and exploring visual arts activities.

They will learn and develop their skills in painting, drawing and sculpture. All 5 sessions are facilitated by local artist Cherelle Morris and her team from Brushstrokes Art.

Come for the full week or book individual day tickets!

Important information:

Ages: 5 - 11 (We are unable to take children under 5)

Location: Upper Norwood Library Hub

Price: £35 day tickets (10% sibling discount available)

Running Times: 09:30-16:30 Monday 14th April 2025 - Thursday 17th April 2025

Free spaces are available for families in receipt of benefits related free school meals

Please note:

• Children will need to bring a packed lunch*, water bottle and at least 2 snacks.

• All children will be provided with an apron but we ask that you send them in clothing that you don't mind them getting messy.

• Parents/carers will be responsible at all times for ensuring that children to do not attend on the day if they are showing any signs or symptoms or illness.

• Hand washing will be regular and compulsory for all children and staff throughout the days.

* We ask that you bring a nut-free packed lunch/snack to ensure the safety of all young people who attend

If you have any other questions or require clarification please contact us at info@unlt.org

Facilitators are DBS checked.