Boys Who Connect Workshop

Helping teenage boys build confidence, emotional awareness and communication.

Structured, movement-based workshops designed to engage boys aged 13–18 and support schools in developing confident, emotionally aware young men.

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The Challenge

Many teenage boys struggle to express themselves, participate confidently in groups or communicate emotions clearly.

Silence or withdrawal
Disruption or low engagement
Social anxiety
Difficulty expressing feelings

Schools want to support boys' wellbeing, but traditional approaches often fail to engage them.

Our Approach

Waju Play delivers structured, movement-based workshops that help boys build confidence, emotional literacy and communication skills in a way that feels active, engaging and safe.

We do not lecture boys about emotions. We create environments where they naturally build confidence through action, creativity and collaboration.

What We Develop

Confidence

Building the confidence to speak, participate and present in group settings.

Emotional Literacy

Developing the ability to understand and express emotions constructively.

Communication Skills

Strengthening clear, respectful and authentic communication.

Real Workshops in Action

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Workshop Formats

Designed to support PSHE, enrichment days and wellbeing programmes.

60-minute session

Quick, impactful introduction

Half-day programme

2 x 75 minutes with breaks

Full-day immersive workshop

Deep dive with maximum engagement

Ongoing school partnership

Regular sessions throughout the term

Outcomes

Increased confidence speaking in front of peers
Improved emotional awareness
Stronger listening and collaboration skills
Greater sense of belonging and connection

Safeguarding & Credentials

Enhanced DBS checked
Safeguarding trained
8+ years' experience working with young people
Public liability insured
Lanre Danmola facilitating a workshop

Delivered by Lanre Danmola

Actor, facilitator and founder of Waju Play

What Schools Say

"Thank you for an amazing workshop. The boys were fully engaged and opened up in ways we hadn't seen before."

— Outreach Producer, Lewisham Youth Theatre

Ready to bring Boys Who Connect to your school?

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