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    • Day CampsWeek-long themed adventure days during school holidays
    • Holiday ClubIndoor & outdoor childcare activities during school holidays
    • ResidentialsSchool trips to Fairthorne Manor — 95 acres & adventure activities
    • TreetotsOutdoor toddler & parent group mornings in nature
    • Little ConkerOutdoor baby & parent group sessions
    • Day VisitsSchool activity day visits to Fairthorne Manor
    • EventsUpcoming events across all our locations
    • Adult & Corporate GroupsTeam away days, corporate events & adult group bookings

    Experiences & Activities

    • Activities at FairthorneFull range of outdoor & adventure activities on site
    • CampsiteSeasonal public campsite at Fairthorne Manor
    • River AccessWater activities April–September, launching at Fairthorne

    Group Booking & Hire

    • Group AccommodationAccommodation buildings at Fairthorne Manor for groups
    • Venue HireRoom & venue hire across Hampshire & Isle of Wight

    Clubs & Regular Activities

    • Sports GroupsRegular sports sessions for all ages
    • Uniform GroupsScouts, Guides & more — day & residential options

    Funding

    • Adventures Away From HomeFunding to help young people access outdoor adventures
    • Young Careers FestivalAnnual event supporting young people into employment
  • Our Locations

    • Fairthorne ManorOur flagship outdoor activity centre in Hampshire
    • EastleighYMCA services & facilities in Eastleigh
    • AndoverYMCA services & facilities in Andover
    • SouthamptonYMCA services & facilities in Southampton
    • PortsmouthYMCA services & facilities in Portsmouth
    • Isle of WightYMCA services & facilities on the Isle of Wight

    Activities & Childcare

    • Holiday ClubIndoor & outdoor childcare activities during school holidays
    • Day CampsWeek-long themed adventure days during school holidays
    • ResidentialsSchool trips to Fairthorne Manor — 95 acres of adventure

    Early Years

    • TreetotsOutdoor toddler & parent group mornings in nature
    • NurseriesSettings across Hampshire & Isle of Wight, 4 months to school age
    • Little Steps, Giant LeapsOur early years curriculum framework

    Community

    • Weston Community LibraryBaby groups, craft sessions & community activities
    • AndoverCommunity events & activities in Andover
    • NewtownCommunity centre in Southampton
    • EastleighCommunity centre & community fridge
  • Youth Housing at YMCA

    • Youth HousingOverview of our youth housing support services
    • BasingstokeSupported housing for young people aged 18–30
    • SouthamptonSupported housing for young people aged 18–30
    • Isle of WightSupported housing for young mothers, expectant mothers & babies
  • About YMCA

    • About UsOur mission, values & history
    • Impact Case StudiesReal stories showing the difference we make
    • Meet the TeamThe people behind YMCA Fairthorne Group
    • News & ResourcesLatest updates, reports & downloads
  • Get Involved

    • CareersCurrent vacancies & working at YMCA
    • VolunteeringGive your time & make a difference
    • FundraisingHelp us raise vital funds for young people
    • Young Careers FestivalBack our annual employment event for young people
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YMCA Fairthorne Group
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    • Holiday Club
    • Residentials
    • Treetots
    • Little Conker
    • Day Visits
    • Activities at Fairthorne
    • Campsite
    • River Access
    • Group Accommodation
    • Venue Hire
    • Sports Groups
    • Uniform Groups
    • Adventures Away From Home
    • Young Careers Festival
    • Events
    • Adult & Corporate Groups
    • Fairthorne Manor
    • Eastleigh
    • Andover
    • Southampton
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    • Isle of Wight
    • Holiday Club
    • Day Camps
    • Residentials
    • Treetots
    • Nurseries
    • Little Steps, Giant Leaps
    • Weston Community Library
    • Andover
    • Newtown
    • Eastleigh
    • Youth Housing
    • Basingstoke
    • Southampton
    • Isle of Wight
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    • News & Resources
    • Careers
    • Volunteering
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    • Young Careers Festival
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Posts By: Rosie Waters

What Children Gain from Residential Trips: Skills for Life Beyond the Classroom

Posted 3:04 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under News, Schools and Groups.

Residential trips are far more than a few days away from home. Research in outdoor education shows that these experiences...

New Baby Room Open Day

Posted 9:22 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Early Years.

YMCA Fairthorne Group has welcomed members of the community to explore it’s brand new baby room at Fairthorne Manor Nursery...

Creating a Community for Young Carers – Carers Week

Posted 2:25 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Impact, Young Carers.

This week, it is Carers Week. The theme this year is 'Building Carer Friendly Communities' highlighting the difference communities can...

Jim’s Story – Volunteers Week 2026

Posted 8:00 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Impact, News.

Volunteers’ Week is coming to an end, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people who give their...

Bernard’s Story – Volunteers Week 2026

Posted 9:00 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Impact, News.

Volunteers’ Week is here and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people who give their time to support...

Sam’s Story – Volunteers Week 2026

Posted 9:00 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Impact, News.

Volunteers’ Week is here and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people who give their time to support...

Arthur’s Story – Volunteers Week 2026

Posted 1:31 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Impact, News.

Volunteers’ Week is here and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible people who give their time to support...

£4700 Donation for Young Carers Festival

Posted 2:14 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under Impact, Young Carers.

We were absolutely delighted to receive a fantastic £5700 donation from Stubbington Green Runners last month in support of YCF,…

Why Schools Return to Fairthorne Manor For Their Residential Trip

Posted 1:58 pm by Rosie Waters & filed under News, Schools and Groups.

At Fairthorne Manor, we are a community charity first and foremost - and that is why we pride ourselves on...

Why is resilience so important for young people?

Posted 11:30 am by Rosie Waters & filed under Community, Impact, News.

Over the weekend, YMCA Fairthorne Group’s Youth Ambassador, Rosie, travelled to Wolverhampton to take part in resilience training at YMCA...
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Fairthorne Manor
Southampton
SO30 2GH

Registered Charity No: 1090981
Housing Association No: 4875
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