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Schelmengraben children's, youth and district center

The Schelmengraben district center is an institution of the Office for Social Work and its wide range of services is aimed at all residents of the Schelmengraben housing estate in Dotzheim. Citizen participation is a central concern at the Schelmengraben district center.

Here, children, young people and adults are motivated to voice their concerns and get involved in their interests. In recent years, this housing estate has developed enormously in cooperation with other facilities, services and organizations.

Starting with open youth work in the building's youth café, the new building also offers the opportunity to function as a meeting place or as a group offering in the workshop, gym, event hall or cultural space.

Offers for children

For children aged nine and over, the district center offers teen activities in the youth café, in the gym, the girls' group and the boys' group, homework supervision, the open workshop as well as vacation programs, excursions and leisure activities.

Several children are standing in a semi-circle on a stage, visible from behind. They have their arms behind each other,
After the joint performance
Several children and two adults stand at tables with wooden boards and work.
Active in the workshop

Offers for young people

Seeing and being seen, meeting friends and making new ones, trying out new things, discussing and, above all, laughing together - all this is possible at the district center for young people. There are also excursions, leisure activities, help with learning and much more.

We offer guidance on school and job issues, from training to voluntary service, we travel with you through Europe (and Morocco), we clarify democracy issues and try to understand politics.

Questions about love and sexuality are right with us, and we also help you with legal questions about money or housing. Basically, getting involved in life in the youth café is the greatest learning experience in our house!

Two young people are standing at a mixing desk.
Try out what works on the mixing console
In a blur, a young man takes a big step. He is standing in front of a goal in a sports hall. Other children are in the background.
Sports activities for young people

Offers for families

Adults and families are also very active in the district center. There is something for everyone with various activities, such as games afternoons, family camps, parties and celebrations, vacation programs and excursions.

We cooperate with the Schelmengraben working group on many of our activities. Together with the Schelmengraben district office, we work in the neighborhood council on the further development of the entire estate. The Neighborhood Council is an alliance of Schelmengraben residents. Topics include road traffic, playgrounds, bus connections, senior citizen services, etc.

A district festival can be seen from above. Several pavilions and shrines are set up, with people in between.
District festival in Schelmengraben
Children and women are sitting on the floor, two African men are making music, drumming and singing.
African music at the neighborhood festival

Offers to all citizens of Schelmengraben

Schelmengraben groups meet in our group rooms, from dance groups to club meetings. Cultural events take place in the hall, as well as elections, district council meetings and conferences.

Several people are sitting at long tables under a screen. More people are sitting on chairs in front of it.
The neighborhood council meets in the district center
There are three banners encouraging people to vote.
Action for the elections

Schelmengraben children's, youth and district center

Opening hours

Office:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
8 to 12 o'clock
and by telephone request.

Youth café, gymnasium:
Monday to Friday
3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
specific offers may vary, please inquire
under 0611 318701 or 318704

Homework help:
Monday to Thursday
3 to 4.30 p.m.

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