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Merseyside Youth Association (MYA) is a charity dedicated to providing innovative support and opportunities for young people across Merseyside. 

MYA has a long and extraordinary history, dating all the way back to 1890. Grounded in the incredible social history of Liverpool, our affiliated clubs and their predecessors have been helping young people cope with all kinds of challenges. Through a range of dynamic, caring, high-quality charitable services and interventions we make every journey personal, so each interaction - big or small - ripples out into the wider community and society as a whole.

MYA delivers a wide range of early intervention, prevention projects and workforce development across Merseyside.

MYA Outdoor Education Centre 

Based on the private Lord Derby estate in Knowsley, the MYA Outdoor Education Centre offers exciting, supportive access to experiences in the wild, structured within a safe and inclusive development programme.

All about adventure

With lakeside access and large surrounding grounds, MYA’s Outdoor Education Centre offers a real escape into nature, where young people can take part in a wide range of onsite activities. These include kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding, raft building, archery, bushcraft, problem-solving, and a nightline.

We can also offer a range of offsite activities which include all the same activities plus hill walking, rock climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, gorge walking, coasteering, and caving.

All courses are bespoke and based on individual wants and needs. We currently have provision for, School and Community youth groups, Families, British Canoeing and Mountain Training, qualification courses, Corporate training and development. 

To find out more about arranging a visit, please get in touch.

Who is this aimed at?

School and youth groups, Families, British Canoeing and Mountain Training, qualification courses, Corporate training and development. 

When

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

Where

Lord Derby Estate, Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 4AE

Cost

Please contact us for details

How to get involved

For further information, or to explore a booking, please call or email.

Contact details

MYA Outdoor Education Centre 

Phone: 0151 203 9609 

Email: RyanF@mya.org.uk

Merseyside Youth Association (MYA) 

General Enquiries

Phone: 0151 702 0700

Email: admin@mya.org.uk

For further information

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