Water Adventure Centre CIO - WAC

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 we

ll 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.

23/04/2026
"What have you done today?" Oh, nothing much! Just Paddling, swimming, and stand up boarding! At Chorlton Water Park!
22/04/2026

"What have you done today?"

Oh, nothing much! Just Paddling, swimming, and stand up boarding!

At Chorlton Water Park!

21/04/2026

Fun first session at Newton Heath this eve!

The sun is shining here at WAC!We would like to say a massive thank you to all of our supporters Everyone who has donate...
21/04/2026

The sun is shining here at WAC!

We would like to say a massive thank you to all of our supporters

Everyone who has donated to us, and our funders who make it possible for us to run our sessions.

To all parents and guardians, thank you.

And the biggest thank you goes to our young people. You make our sessions what they are.

Here’s to the first day of our 2026 water season!

16/01/2026

A Film by Young People, for Young People 📹

As part of a community initiative, young people from Greater Manchester took part in weekly sessions where they learned how to plan, film, and produce video content to help promote the Water Adventure Centre CIO - WAC, a local youth centre keen to improve their local exposure.

Alongside gaining real hands-on experience in filming and production, the young people also completed a Level 1 in Self-Confidence, helping them grow core skills in communication, collaboration, and teamwork - all valuable skills for future career opportunities.

This video is a showcase of their hard work and creativity, and a brilliant reflection of the Water Adventure Centre.

Huge thanks to Findel for supporting this impactful programme, and we can't wait for the WAC celebration event in a few weeks.

Happy New Year 2026 from everyone at WAC! 🎉 Wishing all of our paddlers, young people and families a year full of fun, f...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026 from everyone at WAC! 🎉 Wishing all of our paddlers, young people and families a year full of fun, friendship, and fantastic adventures on the water.

15/12/2025

A Big Thank You to The Rio Ferdinand Foundation :- Justin and Jordan for supporting us at WAC and joining in our winter 2025 activities!

If you can please support our Christmas appeal! Every £1 helps support our centre keeping our sessions free!

Thank you to our incredible young people!

Please sign up and vote for WAC 😊
06/12/2025

Please sign up and vote for WAC 😊

🌟 We Need Your Support! 🌟
WAC has applied for funding from Jigsaw Homes, and soon our bid will go live, meaning residents will be able to cast their votes, hopefully within the next week!

This funding would make a huge difference to the work we do at WAC and your vote could help us secure it.

If you’re a Jigsaw resident and haven’t signed up yet, you can use the link below to register so you’re eligible to vote once voting opens:
👉 https://rewards.jigsawhomes.org.uk/

Once our bid is live, please take a moment to vote for WAC.
We would really appreciate your support, every single vote counts! 🩵

📣 Flyer attached for more info.

Thank you so much! 🙌🩵

Address

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

Telephone

0161 301 2673

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