FAQs

1. Who can join the club?

Any child living in the community area can join Greenfields Youth Club.

2. What ages can sign up to the youth club?

Greenfields Youth Club is open to children aged 8 to 18 years old.

3. Who are the leaders?

Greenfields Youth Club was created by neighbours, friends, and parents within the community to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can explore, develop, and grow while engaging in cultural, educational, and sports activities throughout the year.

Our team of leaders and volunteers includes:

All our leaders are Garda-vetted and have completed Child Protection Training with Crosscare. We are not paid, and apart from our core leadership team, we continue to expand our group of volunteers.

3. Who are the volunteers?

Volunteers assist in running the youth club by supporting the leaders and helping with activities. They are Garda-vetted and live within the community.

We encourage parents and community members to volunteer so we can maintain a consistent and safe space for children. Volunteers do not need to be available for every session, but reliability is key to ensuring the club's success.

4. Who can volunteer?

Anyone interested in supporting the youth club is welcome to volunteer—you don’t need to be a parent to join. If you’d like to help, please contact us at [email protected] or drop by during one of our sessions.

5. When is the youth club?

Every Saturday from 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM.

6. What is the fee for the Youth Club?

Registration fee: €10 per family (one-time payment)

Weekly participation fee: €5 per child

Family Cap: €10 per week (families with 3 or more children only pay a maximum of €10 per week)

7. What do we need to register for the youth club?

To register, please bring:

✅ €10 registration fee (cash or Revolut IBAN transfer)

✅ Completed registration form (provided in person)

8. Is there a sibling discount?

Yes! The Family Cap ensures that families with three or more children pay a maximum of €10 per week.

9. What activities does the youth club offer?

We offer plenty for the kids to choose from! We have sports equipment including footballs, dodge balls, hula hoops, skipping ropes, tug of war, table tennis with rackets, and darts. We also have board games, arts and crafts materials, books, and run group games and challenge games throughout the sessions. We do activities outside when the weather is nice. We're always listening to the kids and purchasing new equipment based on their interests and needs during the year.

10. What should my child bring to the club?

We will provide drinks and some snacks, but if your child has a favourite cup, toy, or snack, they are welcome to bring them.

Please avoid peanuts or peanut-based snacks, as we have children with peanut allergies.

Most importantly, bring a good mood and positivity—we want everyone to have fun and enjoy their time at the club!

11. Are there any special events or trips?

At this stage, no trips are planned yet, but we will share updates on social media about any upcoming events or outings. Parents of registered children will also receive email notifications in advance.

12. Who can we contact for more information or enquiries?

We will create a WhatsApp group for registered families where only admins can post important updates.

For general enquiries, you can contact us via:

📧 Email: [email protected]

Note: As a volunteer-led group, we appreciate your patience and ask that messages be brief and to the point to help us manage queries efficiently.

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