Junior activities

OUR JUNIOR HEALTH & FITNESS MEMBERSHIP

This membership is for young people aged 11 to 17 and includes a wide range of activities to help them stay active and build confidence whilst having fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Better Health Junior is a monthly gym and leisure membership that offers those under 18 access to every swimming pool, junior gym session and junior fitness class not just at Abraham Moss, but at all of our Better leisure centres in Manchester. They’ll also be eligible for discounts on other junior activities, meaning your youngsters can get off to a great start and burn some energy!

Junior Health & Fitness members get inclusive access to a wide range of activities, With the large variety of activities there's something for every interest and ability level, helping young people develop healthy habits while making friends. At Abraham Moss you can enjoy:

  • Junior Gym sessions
  • Swimming
  • Drop in Cricket
  • Drop in Badminton
  • Drop in Table Tennis
  • Drop in Squash
  • Drop in Arcade activities
  • Chess
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JUNIOR GYM AND INDUCTIONS

Junior Gym benefits 11-17 year olds both physically and mentally, as well as providing a safe space to meet new friends. With a qualified instructor present for all of the sessions and an induction prior to the session mandatory for all participants, get your teenager active at Junior Gym. Click ‘Junior Gym’ to find out more or click ‘Book Activity’ at the top of this page to book a session.

We also provide specific sessions in our programmable gym for girls only, which run at exactly the same times!

  • Monday to Friday: 15:30 - 18:30
  • Saturday: 12:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: 12:00 - 16:00

All juniors must book this induction prior to their first Junior Gym session. Our Junior Gym inductions take place Monday to Friday from 15:30 - 18:30.

ADULT AND JUNIOR GYM

At Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, juniors aged 11 and over are able to attend the centre outside of traditional junior gym hours, provided they attend with a parent or guardian. 

Both the adult and the junior must book into a session, but you do not need to be members to do this and you can just book the pay as you go session. 

When is it?

  • Monday to Friday: 06:30-15:00 & 18:30-21:00
  • Saturday: 07:30 - 12:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 12:00

Where is it?

Adult and Junior Gym - Main Gym
Adult and Junior Gym Women-Only - Programmable Gym 

SWIM SESSIONS

We have a wide range of swim sessions avaliable for Juniors to come to on Mondays to Fridays after School and on weekends.

Swim for All is our most popular Junior swim session.

What is Swim for All?

It's a general swim session for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness.

One competent adult (16yrs+) swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8's or non swimmers under 16 at a time.

Your 1 hour booking includes changing time.

DROP- IN BADMINTON

Our Junior Drop-In badminton sessions give young people aged 11 to 17 the opportunity to play, improve their skills, and stay active in a fun and welcoming environment.

These sessions are suitable for all abilities, whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or looking to develop your game.

  • Friday - 16.15 - 17.30

DROP- IN CRICKET

Our Junior Drop-In Cricket Sessions offer young people aged 11 to 17 the chance to play, train, and improve their cricket skills in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.

Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike, these sessions are ideal for staying active, making new friends, and developing key cricket skills.

  •  Tuesday - 18.00 - 19.00

DROP- IN SQUASH

Our Junior Drop-In Squash sessions give young people aged 11 to 17 the opportunity to try squash, improve their skills, and stay active in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced players, these sessions are a great way to build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy fast-paced indoor sport.

  • Monday - 15.30 - 17.00
  • Weekend 15.00 - 17.00

DROP IN- ARCADE ACTIVITIES

Our Drop-In Arcade Activities offer a fun and social way to relax, compete, and spend time with friends in a safe and supervised environment.

Perfect for young people aged 11- 17 looking for something different, these sessions combine friendly competition with a great social atmosphere.

Activities available:

  • Pool Table
  • Air Hockey
  • Foosball (table football) 

Thursday - 15.30 - 17.00

DROP- IN TABLE TENNIS

Our Junior Drop-In Table Tennis sessions give young people aged 11 to 17 the chance to play, improve their skills, and stay active in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.

Whether you're new to table tennis or already play regularly, these sessions are a great way to build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy the game.

  • Wednesday 15.30 - 17.00
  • Weekend 15.00 - 17.00

CHESS CLUB

What is Chess?

Chess is an abstract strategy game and one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world. It is played by two opponents on a checkered board with specially designed pieces in contrasting colours. The objective of the game is to capture the opponent's King! 

When is it?

Tuesdays 15:00 - 18:00

Where is it?

Abraham Moss Library

Does it cost?

No, it is absolutely free! All equipment provided, and a member of the library team will be on hand to help explain the rules. There is no need to book, just drop in! 

What age is it suitable for?

Ages 8 and over

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LEARN 2- What We Offer

We offer a wide range of activities for Juniors from Learn 2 lessons to Birthday Parties. Let your child create amazing memories and have fun with friends.

Note these activities are not included as part of the Junior Membership.

LEARN2 BADMINTON

Interested in trying a new sport? Why not come and try our new Badminton lessons as part of our ever growing Learn2 programme?

Sessions take place as follows:

Thursday: 16:20- 17:00 - ages 5-8

Thursday: 17:10 - 17:50 - ages 9-15

Our lessons are taught by fully qualified coaches, in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Badminton through game led activities!

Interested? Book using the link below:

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LESSONS AND COURSES

Learn to swim with Better Swim School so your children learn this important life skill. The Better Swim School programme focuses on a set of achievements linked to a set of skills and distances achieved. All abilities are catered for at Better with lessons designed for children up to adults.

We offer short term courses during school holidays for the eager children who love swimming and want to progress with Better.

We offer Level Water and 1:1s for children who may need extra help. Your child will have a private 30 minute lesson with one teacher in the water with them.

We also offer Basketball lessons for children who love to be on a court and practice their dribbling skills and shooting hoops. 

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Our Fun & Floats party package includes:

1 hour exclusive use of the swimming pool for up 30 people
1 hour in our party food area

Small Pool Price:- £140.00

Saturday: 15:00 - 17:00 

Sunday: 14:30 - 16:30

Main Pool Price:- £160.00

Saturday: 15:00 - 17:00 

Sunday: 3.00pm-5.00pm

Please note, under 8's and non swimmers 11-17 must be accompanied in the water by a competent adult swimmer on a 2:1 ratio.

Party enquiries

LEARN2 BASKETBALL

Our Learn2 Basketball sessions are the perfect way to be introduced to the sport of Basketball. Sessions teach the fundamentals of passing, dribbling and shooting in a fun, structured and game-led environment, delivered by fully qualified coaches. 

Day: Mondays

Sessions: 

16:00 - 17:00 Ages 4-7

17:00 - 18:00 Ages 8-11

18:00 - 19:00 Ages 11-15

Coach: Kris & Jordan

Cost: £26.00

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

In the foyer space we have more activities available for Kids and families to enjoy. These can be hired for birthday parties as an extra £5 per extra activity. Click below to find out more information on our birthday parties.

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LEGO AND GAMES CLUB

Lego and Games Club

Saturdays

10:30 - 12:00

At Abraham Moss Library we are holding a fun way for children to learn and socialise through Lego and games which are provided by the Library. Your child can build their own creations, play with others and show their creations to others. 

Why not take a tour of our library and see the amazing space your child could learn, play and socialise in.

Take a 360 tour of the library