Airplay

There are two main elements to the Airplay programme. 

Airplay Youth Support: Airplay is delivered at 24 stations across the country. We provide safe, supervised activities for children and young people aged five to 18 through a network of trained youth workers. This includes our Ben Clubs which are aimed at children aged five to seven.

Airplay Connect: A safe and secure digital resource for all RAF children and young people to access and enjoy. Airplay Connect allows Station Youth workers to reach children who might live away from RAF stations or even overseas and engage them in activities with their peers in the RAF Community.

Airplay is delivered by One YMCA, part of the YMCA Federation and a leading Youth Work organisation, which includes our digital Airplay Connect service, our Ben Clubs which provide fun activities for children aged five to seven and our childcare centres which cater for babies and toddlers within a nurturing environment. We provide state of the art facilities that include our play parks as well as range of social activities.

Inside the Airplay Annual Review, you will find more information on how the Airplay project has improved the confidence, self-esteem and sense of belonging among Airplay members. Children involved in Airplay feel reduced stress in their everyday lives, and have identified improvements in their mental and physical wellbeing. Understand how Airplay is delivered on stations and online, and find out what the next steps are for the project, by taking a look at the Airplay Annual Review 2024. 

To find out more, contact your local Airplay project: