Designed to inspire, support and develop young people
YMCA Creative Academy is a programme of workshops held as school holiday day camps and after-school sessions focused on building creativity, confidence and industry skills within the creative and performing arts.
Our sessions are open to young people of all schools aged 11-18, and provide an open, non-judgmental space to engage with industry professionals in a collaborative, creative environment.
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Our Creative Academies are open to young people from all schools aged 11-18, and are based at schools across Nottinghamshire.
Summer Holidays
Location | Dates | Time | Price |
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The Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford | 1-5th Aug 2022 | Every day, 10am-4pm | £150 per week |
The Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford | 8-12th Aug 2022 | Every day, 10am-4pm | £150 per week |
The Nottingham Emmanuel School, West Bridgford | 15-19th Aug 2022 | Every day, 10am-4pm | £150 per week |
Autumn Term – After School
Location | Times | First session | Price |
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Sutton Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield | Tuesdays, 4:30-6pm | 6th September 2022 | £7 per week |
Bluecoat Aspley Academy | Wednesdays, 4:00-5pm | 7th September 2022 | £7 per week |
YMCA Community & Activity Village, Newark | Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm | 7th September 2022 | £7 per week |

October Half-term Holidays 2022
Location | Dates | Time | Price |
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Sutton Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield | 17-21st October 2022 | Every day, 10am-4pm | £150 per week |
Bluecoat Aspley Academy | 24-28th October 2022 | Every day, 10am-4pm | £150 per week |
YMCA Community & Activity Village, Newark | 24-28th October 2022 | Every day, 10am-4pm | £150 per week |

Scholarships
Our scholarships make sure that our school holiday academies are financially accessible for young people and families from all sorts of backgrounds.
They’re made possible through charity grant funding and generous donations from the community.
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