Youth Organisations, Hostels & Activities

There are a number of opportunities and facilities at a local and wider level for young people to get together leisurely and socially, based on their friendship groups and/or their areas of interest and activity.

Youth groups or youth organisations are general focussed groups, the membership of which is usually determined by locality or area of interest. Such groups encourage young people to spend time together playing a variety of fun games with broad appeal, or with a specialist focus, such as swimming or tennis, chess, maths games, games for girls or very young kids’ games.

Backpackers and hostels are aimed more at the young adult, and provide a source of inexpensive and accessible accommodation for young travellers. Many hostels provide entertainment for their guests and have facilities such as games rooms, sporting equipment and movie rooms, so that young guests can get to know one another socially while they experience a new city or town together. Some backpackers also have a tour agency attached, and offer a broad range of tour-like activities, so that young people are able to see the tourist hot spots and local attractions, as a group and at a relatively affordable cost.