Youth and children
CHILDREN ARE VALUED AND CATERED FOR EVERY SUNDAY
Child Protection
The Parish has a Child Protection Policy, which is reviewed annually.
All adults who work with children at St Mary's have been fully CRB checked in line with the Diocese of London guidelines.
The LAUNCH - Sunday Children's Groups
There is a full programme of children's groups, the LAUNCH, run during the 10.30am service on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays each month. These are for children from the age of 3 upwards.
Contact: Angela Poulter 01895 822936 
Crèche for Toddlers
There is a soft play facility for toddlers at St Mary's in the side chapel, and parents are encouraged to make use of this as and when need arises.
One of the benefits of the Space Project has been the installation of sound-proof glazed screens.
Junior Choir and Band
Children also sing in the Junior Choir and play in the Band. (For more information on either, see the GROUPS & ACTIVITIES page.)
Youth Group
A Youth Group for 10-14 year olds meets at St Mary's Church Hall every Sunday from 2pm. For more information
- contact James Wood: 07943339948
- visit the website by clicking here
- sign up for the e-newsletter by http://eepurl.com/fquq-/
- or just come along and see!
Holiday Club
Each Summer St Mary's runs a Children's Holiday Club. This takes place at the end of July during the first full week of the school holidays. It is fast-moving, creative and fun.
It is staffed by volunteers from St Mary's, the Baptist Church and St Paul's Catholic Church. In 2012 the dates are Tuesday 24th July to Friday 26th July, from 10 to 12 noon each day.
Contact: The Administrator at the Vicarage Office 01895 825960 for more information.
The Harefield Toy Library
The Harefield Children’s Centre Toy Lending Library is run by the Harefield Children's Centre. Open to everyone, every Wednesday morning, 9.30am – 11.30am in St Mary’s Church Hall in Harefield’s High Street it's a fantastic opportunity for anyone with babies to five year olds to come along and borrow toys.
The Toy Lending Library runs alongside a free Stay and Play session which involves structured play, storytelling and songs for parents and under 5’s. Whether you’re a mum, dad, grandparent or child carer we’d love to see you at the Toy Lending Library or Stay and Play session.
Other Activities for Children and Young People
Several other groups meet at St Mary's Church Hall. These include ..
Dance (The Hickman School of Dance)
Contact: Tracey Hickman 07944-550939
Tae Kwon-Do
Contact: Dave Prentice 07958-052018
Also in Harefield …
Scouts & Cubs
Contact: Pete Swatton 01895 825112
Guides & Brownies
Contact: Julie Mander 01895 821314
Rainbows
Contact: Julie Mander 01895 821314
The Parish Office
co The Vicarage
28 Countess Close
Harefield
UB9 6DL