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Water Adventure Centre CIO - WAC The Water Adventure Centre uses a unique blend of youth work, kayaking and water-play.

We enable those who have least in our Greater Manchester communities, especially young people, to gain confidence, self-esteem and skills to improve their lives. WAC is a registered charity with a youth and play work ethos delivering fun canoeing and water craft activities with local communities and groups from Greater Manchester. We deliver open-access youth and play clubs and family events as well as running three additional detached projects at Chorlton Water Park, Play Clayton and Newton Heath. We use our activities on the water to promote all round health and well-being through the delivery of unique and memorable play and youth work experiences and activities. Our provisions enable (primarily) children and young people to develop confidence & self-esteem, team work, negotiation and communication skills as well as gaining a great sense of enjoyment and achievement.

Girls & Young Women’s eveningLast week, one of our girls asked if she could cook a chilli con carne for everyone. We ask...
20/10/2026

Girls & Young Women’s evening

Last week, one of our girls asked if she could cook a chilli con carne for everyone. We asked her to find a recipe, and we sorted the ingredients ready for this week.
Last night, she got stuck in and cooked it herself with minimal help, just a little supervision and honestly, it was INCREDIBLE! She also brought in some homemade rocky road fudge for everyone to enjoy!
We are SO proud of her! Moments like these are what our sessions are all about building confidence, learning new skills, encouraging independence, trying new things and giving our young people the opportunity to shine.
A huge well done to our superstar chef!

Our Girls & Young Women’s evenings run every Monday at the youth club: Ages 8–12: 5pm–6:30pm, Seniors: 5pm–8pm

A safe, supportive space to make friends, learn skills, build confidence and, of course, have lots of fun!

Last night, our young people took part in a range of fun and challenging team activities, putting their communication, p...
15/10/2026

Last night, our young people took part in a range of fun and challenging team activities, putting their communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test.

We started with some team challenges before making our way around the lake, where the young people tackled the spider web challenge, working together to find solutions and support one another along the way.
We also collected some firewood ready to get the Kelly Kettle going, boiling water to make some well deserved hot chocolates to finish off the session.

It was brilliant to see so much teamwork, encouragement and resilience throughout the evening. Sessions like these give young people the opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills and create positive memories together in the outdoors.
A big well done to everyone who got involved and gave the challenges their best effort!

[email protected]
0161 3012673

Good night at Chorlton Water Park tonight, big thanks to all of the young people who showed up and well done for getting...
14/10/2026

Good night at Chorlton Water Park tonight, big thanks to all of the young people who showed up and well done for getting stuck into the activities, more photos to follow tomorrow 🪵🔥🪢

Looking for fun, friendship and new adventures? 😎 We have two fantastic FREE clubs for young people at Water Adventure C...
13/10/2026

Looking for fun, friendship and new adventures? 😎 We have two fantastic FREE clubs for young people at Water Adventure Centre!

🎨 GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN’S EVENING – Every Monday 👧 Juniors (ages 8–12): 5pm–6:30pm 👩 Seniors (ages 13–19): 6:30pm–8pm
Arts & crafts, games, music, kayaking, new friends and a safe space! 💜

🛶 WAC THURSDAY YOUTH CLUB – Every Thursday 🕔 5pm–8pm | Ages 12–16 Canoeing, outdoor sports, adventures and much more! 🌳🔥

📍 The Water Adventure Centre, The Old Boathouse, Fairfield Locks, Droylsden, M43 6ES.

✅ FREE to attend! 📝 Parent/guardian consent forms required. ⚠️ Must be able to swim for water activities.

📞 0161 301 2673 📧 [email protected]

Come along, make friends and be part of WAC! 💚

🍂🔥 REMINDER – WAC’S WINTER PROGRAMME! 🔥🌲Looking for outdoor adventures this winter? Come and join us at Chorlton Water P...
13/10/2026

🍂🔥 REMINDER – WAC’S WINTER PROGRAMME! 🔥🌲

Looking for outdoor adventures this winter? Come and join us at Chorlton Water Park for our FREE Winter Programme!

We’ve got loads of fun activities, new skills to learn and adventures to be had, whatever the weather! 🌦️

👦 JUNIORS (ages 8–12) 📅 Wednesdays | 4:30pm–6:00pm

🧑 SENIORS (ages 13–19) 📅 Wednesdays | 6:00pm–7:30pm

🔥 What can you look forward to? 🪢 Tying knots 🌲 Building shelters and dens 🔥 Building fires 🥘 Outdoor cooking 🧭 Bushcraft and adventure skills ⛺ Team challenges, trips and plenty more!

📍 Meeting point: Mainly at the benches by the water at Chorlton Water Park.

✅ Completely FREE to attend! Just dress for the weather and come ready for adventure!

📝 Parents/carers will need to complete a consent form before young people can take part.

Come along, get outdoors, learn new skills, make friends and have some fun this winter! 🍂🔥💙

Same great WAC adventures… just on land for now! 😎🌲

Contact us for more info
[email protected]
0161 3012673

Our young people on Thursday Night Youth Club have been getting stuck in this week! They worked together to put up one o...
06/10/2026

Our young people on Thursday Night Youth Club have been getting stuck in this week! They worked together to put up one of our tents, we have some camping equipment that we want to check through and make sure it’s all in good working order.
It was fantastic to see them taking the lead, solving problems together, sharing jobs and supporting each other along the way, once the hard work was done, what better way to celebrate than with homemade ice creams enjoyed inside the tent! 🍦
A great evening of practical skills, teamwork, independence and problem-solving, well done everyone!

Our Thursday youth club is free for all young people aged between 12-16 years. Pop in for a consent form and join the fun 😊

❄️Chorlton Water Park, WAC Winter Sessions ❄️Last night we introduced the group to using a Trangia camping stove, learni...
01/10/2026

❄️Chorlton Water Park, WAC Winter Sessions ❄️
Last night we introduced the group to using a Trangia camping stove, learning how to safely set it up and use it to cook outdoors. Hotdogs all round 😋🌭
Alongside cooking, our winter sessions are giving young people the chance to develop practical outdoor skills, including bushcraft, knot tying, den building, outdoor cooking trips and much more. 🪢🏕️🔥
It’s great to see everyone getting involved, trying new things, building confidence and most importantly, having fun outdoors whatever the weather! 💪❄️
A big well done to everyone who took part last night! 👏
We will be at Chorlton water park every Wednesday evening from 4:30 😊 (see photos for flyer) The Friends of Chorlton Water Park Chorlton M21

🌲🔥 WAC'S winter programme 🔥🌲As the nights get darker and colder, we’re swapping the water for some proper outdoor advent...
29/09/2026

🌲🔥 WAC'S winter programme 🔥🌲

As the nights get darker and colder, we’re swapping the water for some proper outdoor adventures! 👣🌳

Come and join our FREE Winter Programme, with loads of hands-on activities, outdoor challenges and new skills to get stuck into.

👦 Juniors – ages 8–12
📅 Wednesdays | 4:30pm–6:00pm

🧑 Seniors – ages 13–19
📅 Wednesday's | 6:00pm–7:30pm

Expect things like…
🪢 Tying knots
🌲 Building shelters & dens
🔥 Building fires
🍲 Outdoor cooking
🧭 Bushcraft & adventure skills
🏕️ Team challenges, trips & plenty more!

📍 Meeting mainly at the benches by the water at Chorlton Water Park

It’s FREE, and young people just need to dress for the weather! ☔🥾🧤

Parents/carers will need to complete a consent form before taking part.

Come along, get outside, learn something new, make some friends and have a bit of an adventure! 🌲🔥💙

Same great WAC adventures… just on land for now! 😎
The Friends of Chorlton Water Park Chorlton M21

It was wonderful seeing everyone from Bee Inclusive! We can't wait to have you back! 🥰🎉🎊
05/08/2026

It was wonderful seeing everyone from Bee Inclusive! We can't wait to have you back! 🥰🎉🎊

Happy Friday! 🥳🥳Here's something our young people have been working on all winter!It's up!!! 🥳🥳🥳
03/07/2026

Happy Friday! 🥳🥳

Here's something our young people have been working on all winter!

It's up!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Address

The Old Boathouse, Fairfield Locks, Off Maddison Road
Droylsden
M436ES

Telephone

0161 301 2673

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