YMCA Fairthorne Manor

10/06/2026

Residential season is well underway 👏

👋 Our Year 6 children spent last week on their residential at Fairthorne Manor, Southampton. They had an absolutely fabulous time trying out a range of adventure activities and enjoying spending time together. Lots of laughter and memories were made! Thank you to our staff for looking after the children and joining in the fun! And thank you to the staff at Fairthorne. I am sure our parents and carers heard lots of stories from the children over the weekend, and had a lot of washing to do! 🫣😁

09/06/2026

Join our open evening! For local parents considering Forest School for their little one 💜🌳

Does your child thrive in nature? 🌳 Want to give them the best early years experience? 🧒

Forest School might be the pre-school for them.

🍃Woodland pre-school experience
🍃Expert staff
🍃Purpose-built
🍃2 years 10 months - 5 years
🍃Mon-Thurs wrap-around care available

We can accept walk ins, but please register your attendance here if you can - https://forms.office.com/e/wQ5muBxQE3

Any questions, let us know!

07/06/2026

River access times this week 🌊

Enjoy this brilliant weather with a paddle down the River Hamble! Launch from Fairthorne offers parking by the water, a sheltered spot, and a hose to wash off your craft.

Book launch or hire here - https://ymca-fg.cinolla.com/category/community-activities

For more info, visit https://ymca-fg.org/fairthorne-manor/river-access/
Happy paddling! 🛶

07/06/2026

We have 2 new opportunities to join our fabulous nursery team 💜

With our nursery expanding, we are hiring a Room Lead, and Early Years Practitioners to be part of our journey! If you are passionate about helping little learners grow and want to work within a charity organisation that puts children first, then join our team!

🌟Our staff are the heart of the YMCA, and our benefits reflect our commitment to you personally and your career progression.

If you're interested, apply here https://ymca-fg.org/careers/?posts_per_page=100&location=fairthorne-manor, or pop a WhatsApp over to our recruitment team on 07514 667 160 for more information.

06/06/2026

Looking for childcare you can trust to keep your child active, engaged, and enjoying the great outdoors? 🌟🧗‍♀️

Our Day Camps and Holiday Clubs are trusted by hundreds of families every year - and the reviews speak for themselves.

We've shared genuine feedback from last summer’s families, highlighting unforgettable experiences their children enjoyed with us.

So, what are you waiting for? Your child’s next adventure starts here! ☀️

Book here - https://ymca-fg.cinolla.com/

05/06/2026

Due to high winds, we have had no choice but to cancel our YMCA Fairthorne Manor Forest School open day tomorrow - please keep an eye out as we plan to reschedule!

04/06/2026

We know that dropping your child off can be a headache on top of your commute🚌

🚍That's why we offer our Daycamps bus around Portsmouth, Romsey, Southampton, and Wi******er - to make getting to Fairthorne easy.

▶Fairthorne staff on every bus
▶Multiple stops at familiar locations
▶Available week 2, 4, and 6 of the summer

For more info on stops, visit https://ymca-fg.org/fairthorne-manor/daycamps/, or send us a message.

01/06/2026

🎉 The countdown is ON! The UK's largest Young Carers Festival is coming to Fairthorne Manor this June!

From 26th–28th June 2026, we'll be welcoming 1,000 Young Carers from across the country to Botley, Southampton for a weekend full of adventure, friendship, live entertainment, workshops, music and so much more.

Across the UK, nearly 800,000 children and young people carry caring responsibilities for a family member affected by illness, disability, mental health challenges or addiction — often juggling this alongside school and everyday life.

This weekend is for them. A chance to step away from daily pressures, have fun, make memories, and feel truly valued.

"Whilst the festival lasts only one weekend, the impact it has on many young people can last much longer." — Josh Towers, Youth Services Director

If you feel like you have something to give to your community, or volunteering might be for you, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more and get involved 👉 https://ymca-fg.org/young-carers-festival/

29/05/2026

Little Conkers is back in just 1 WEEK! 🌿

Looking for a forest-style school session for families, home educators, or childminders? Little Conkers is the perfect monthly tradition to add to your schedule.

Join us for a morning of woodland crafts, campfire cooking, outdoor play, and more - giving children the chance to explore, learn, and connect with nature.

🌲Ages 3–13
👶Under 3s are welcome to come along too
🕤Arrive from 09:30. Finishes at 12.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the woods! 🍃

BOOK HERE - https://ymca-fg.cinolla.com/course/little-conkers