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13. November 2026

Children and youth13. November 2026

Election of the Youth Welfare Office Parents' Advisory Committee for the 2026/27 nursery school year

Election meeting on 29 October // Lisa Löhring is chair, Maria Diolosa her deputy // Twelve members on the committee // Representation on the Youth Welfare Committee and the State Parents' Council

The parents' councils of Bocholt's childcare centres have elected the Youth Welfare Office Parents' Council for the 2026/27 nursery year. The chair is Lisa Löhring, and her deputy is Maria Diolosa. A total of twelve members will represent parents' interests in dealings with the Youth Welfare Office and the childcare centre providers.

Children and youth13. November 2026

Young people wanted for the Youth Welfare Committee

The town of Bocholt invites teenagers and young adults aged 16 and over to an information event // Election of a young advisory member

What do young people in Bocholt need? What leisure activities are missing? How can young people help shape their town? Anyone who wants not only to discuss these and other questions, but also to actively bring them into local politics, now has the chance to do so.

28. October 2026

Children and youth28. October 2026

Child protection applies on Halloween too

Age limits for alcohol, tobacco and cannabis // Health risks for young people // Appeal to parents, event organisers and business owners

On Halloween, Saturday 31 October, the town of Bocholt is reminding people of the rules on the protection of minors. Clear age limits apply to alcohol, tobacco and cannabis, even on this spooky night. Parents, event organisers and business owners have a particular responsibility in this regard.

21. September 2026

Children and youth21. September 2026

New family planner for 2027 now available

A handy guide for the whole year: the new Bocholt family planner is out now

The new Bocholt Family Planner for 2027 is now available. Published by the Bocholt branch of the Child Protection Association, this guide offers families practical help with everyday life as well as an insight into the wide range of local activities available for children and young people. Mayor Mangen received the first copy at the official launch on 16 September.

11. September 2026

Children and youth11. September 2026

World Children's Day: Free activity day for children at Kapu

Hands-on activities and a stage programme on Friday, 18 September, from 3 pm to 6 pm // Marking the start of Intercultural Week

Playing, trying out new things and having fun together: to mark World Children's Day, children and families can look forward to a varied afternoon on Friday 18 September 2026 on the grounds of St Josef Gymnasium (Kapu). From 3 pm to 6 pm, numerous organisations and clubs in Bocholt will be hosting hands-on activities and a colourful programme of stage performances.

04. September 2026

Children and youth04. September 2026

Start of the academic term: JUNGE UNI's new programme in Bocholt offers tried-and-tested classics and exciting new additions

Winter Term 2026: Discover, try things out and decide together

From 7 September 2026, the new winter semester programme will be available on the JUNGE UNI in Bocholt (JUBoh) website; registration opens on 10 September at around 8 am. By deliberately separating the publication of the programme from the start of registration, families are given time to explore the diverse range of courses together. From tried-and-tested classics to exciting new workshops and an excursion to...

09. June 2026

Children and youth09. June 2026

Information event on voluntary guardianship

The Bocholt Youth Welfare Office is looking for volunteers for guardianships in cooperation with SkF Bocholt e.V.

In cooperation with the Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen (SkF) Bocholt e.V., the youth welfare office of the city of Bocholt is looking for citizens who are willing to take on voluntary guardianship for children and young people. If parents are deprived of custody or underage refugees come to Germany unaccompanied, they need legal representation. An information evening on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, will introduce...

13. May 2026

Children and youth13. May 2026

New toddler play area in the Kubaai is opened

850 square metres of space for the little ones // Inclusive sand playground

This week, the city of Bocholt is officially opening the extension to the playground in the Kubaai neighbourhood to the public. New play and recreational elements have been created on around 850 additional square metres, supplementing the facilities for small children in particular. A particular focus of the project was the inclusive usability of the new facilities.

08. April 2026

Children and youth08. April 2026

25-year service anniversary: Gunnar Jungkamp celebrates with the city of Bocholt

City of Bocholt honours Gunnar Jungkamp for a quarter of a century in public service

On 1 April 2026, Gunnar Jungkamp celebrates his 25th anniversary with the city of Bocholt. The qualified social worker can look back on a varied career in the Youth and Family department. He is currently working as an official guardian with great commitment to the interests of children and young people.

24. March 2026

Children and youth24. March 2026

Further training for youth leaders in Bocholt

Extending your youth leader card: practical day with Willi Kisters

The city of Bocholt is offering a one-day refresher course for holders of the youth leader card at the Europahaus on 9 May 2026. Under the guidance of adventure educator Willi Kisters, participants can deepen their knowledge in theory and practice. The training serves to renew or reissue the youth leader card (JuLeiCa) and strengthens the quality of local youth work.

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