First Steps, an independent organisation now runs weekly sessions at 121 Town Street. 1-to-1 support is given to children with special needs.

A fortnightly club for 8-12 year olds with special needs. A small group, of around 5-12 children are supported by Sessional  workers and access many activities including;

• Arts and crafts
• Swimming
• Ten pin bowling
• Trips out

There are  2 separate groups, one on Monday evenings and one on Saturday mornings.  The sessions last 2 hours

Ryedale Special Families run a weekly youth group for young people with special needs aged 13-23. It is based in Pickering, North Yorkshire on a Thursday evening at 7-9pm. Regular activities are available including;

In addition the young people arrange a variety of other events, including ;

School holiday sessions include a wide variety of trips and activities.

Youth Group members over 17 years old  meet occasionally for social activities.

Ryedale Special Families run a wide range of social activities which are suitable for the whole family to attend. These include;