The Dug Out

Group of young soccer players and two coaches sitting on a bench in a covered team shelter at a soccer field.

The Dug Out is a free youth club for children aged 7-16
Join us every Monday from 6pm – 8pm for fun activities, games and a chance to hang out with friends in a safe, welcoming space!

Sign up

The Dug Out

In 2024, we met with Bridget Bolland (Boys Academy Operations Manager & Finance Assistant) and Alex Crowther (Director of Operations) from Weston-Super-Mare AFC, where the idea for The Dugout Youth Club was first brought to our attention. Fast forward to January 2025, and it all kicked off — bringing with it fun games, sports activities, crafts, quiz nights and more

We now meet every Monday (excluding Bank holidays) and it’s been a fantastic start to what we hope will be a long and blossoming partnership.

Group of nine people standing on a soccer field behind an SMC Sports Master Coaching sign, with a stadium in the background.
A young woman standing on a table, smiling and raising her arms, with a structure made of marshmallows and spaghetti noodles in front of her. She appears to be celebrating after completing a project, possibly a bridge or tower for a classroom activity.
A young boy and a woman, likely a police officer, are sitting at a table, engaging in a craft activity with dough. The boy is holding a dough egg with a happy expression, and the woman is smiling. Behind them is a black door with a sign that says 'Male Toilet,' and various craft supplies and tools are on the table.