It's My Life Festival

Find out about the It's My Life Festival for children, young people and families who receive a service from Essex Social Care

Events for children subject to a child in need or child protection plan

All events will take place at Danbury Outdoor Centre, Well Lane, Danbury, CM3 4AB

Children subject to a child in Need and Child protection plan activity evening 

This event is for children ages 8 to 18 who are subject to a child in Need and Child protection plan. They should attend with their parent, carer or support worker. Children remain the responsibility of their parent, carer or support worker at all times.

The activity evening will take place on Thursday 15 August between 4p and 7pm.

Activities may include:

  • obstacle course
  • aerial trekking
  • mountain biking
  • circus skills
  • active sports
  • arts and crafts

A film will be showing at the outdoor cinema directly after this event. You can choose it as an extra when booking.

Book the Children subject to a child in Need and Child protection plan activity evening 

Under 8's activity morning

This event is for all children under 8 who have contact with Essex Social Care. They should attend with a parent, carer or support worker. Children remain the responsibility of their parent, carer or support worker at all times.

The under 8's activity morning will take place on Wednesday 14 August between 10am and 1pm.

Activities include woodland adventures, games and forest school.

Lunch is included for everyone at the event.

Book the under 8's activity morning.

Outdoor cinema

This event is for all children, young people and families who receive a service from adult social care. Children remain the responsibility of their parent, carer or support worker at all times.

The outdoor cinema will be taking place at 7pm on:

  •  Wednesday 14 August, showing Wonka
  •  Thursday 15 August, showing Sing 2

There will be pre-film entertainment before the film starts at sunset. We recommend bringing a chair or blanket to sit on whilst you watch the film. 

Food can be purchased on site. All children and young people who receive a service from social care will be given food tokens.

Book tickets for the outdoor cinema