The Children and Young People's Participation Service (ChYpPS) works with children and young people of all ages across the city.
We are dedicated to ensuring that all children and young people in Cambridge can access play and youth provision – after school, sometimes at weekends and always in the holidays.
We organise activities in local neighbourhoods in response to need.
This page lists some of the projects and pieces of work that are happening across the city. For further information on any of the projects please contact Chypps on 01223 457873 or chypps@cambridge.gov.uk.
If I were Mayor 2008
7th November 2008 was National Takeover Day - a day to celebrate children and young people's voices. Local authorities and organisations from all over the country took part, handing over the reins of power to children and young people.
Read more about out what happened on Takeover Day in Cambridge.
Reccy Rangers
Reccy Rangers work in neighbourhoods, encouraging the community (especially children and young people) to use their local recreation grounds and get involved in community projects.
Reccy rangers run regular supervised play sessions throughout the year, develop projects in neighbourhoods in response to need and are involved in consulting with children and young people about new play and sport facilities.
Urban Adventure Play
Our recent successful Big Lottery Bid has enabled us to develop our UAP programme. We have 4 very exciting projects that will be happening across the city. Read more about Urban Adventure Play.
HeyDaze
HeyDaze is a partnership project involving Community Development, The Red Hen Project, Social Services and the Youth Offending Service. It has been running since 2002 and aims to provide a four day residential and fortnightly activities for two groups of children aged 9-13 years old. The project aims to increase self esteem and develop confidence and help children get involved in social and leisure provision in neighbourhoods.
Scrapstore
The ChYpPS Scrapstore provides a source of recycled materials for children and young people to use in art, craft and play activities. We also sell arts and crafts equipment at cost price. Read more about Scrapstore.
The Dec
The Dec is a mobile youth bus which visits Abbey, Arbury, Cherry Hinton, East Chesterton, City Centre, Kings Hedges, Queen Edith’s and Trumpington.
It has information, technology, multimedia facilities and games.
Youth Bank
Youth Bank is a grant giving project. A panel of young people meet to discuss applications for grants and funding from groups of young people. Find out more about YouthBank in Cambridge.