transitions summer scheme 2008
green team
Since 2001 we have been running summer schemes for young people with special needs. The two week scheme comprises one residential week at the Centre, and a second week, of days only, carrying out a community project.
This year's course begins on August 3rd 2008. During the first week participants will have the opportunity to take part in canoeing, climbing, archery, ropes course, horse riding, driving a motorboat, problem solving, zipwire, raft building, camping – all of the different activities available here at the Centre.
In
return for all this fun participants will have to work hard! The students will
be responsible for themselves, shopping, preparing food, looking after their
cabins, looking after each other. In this they will be supported, but every
opportunity will be given to the students to do things for themselves, make
choices and decisions for themselves – and not rely on “staff” or others to do
it for them.
This year's project will have a green theme - we'll be making sure that everyone is thinking about the effects their actions have on the environment; we'll be shopping for local produce, cutting down on waste, recycling everything, running our own power station . . .
One
of the key aspects of the Centre’s summer schemes has been the “community
project”. Each day during the second week participants come in for the day
(9:30 – 3:30) and carry out a project that will benefit others. In the past
this has included building a summerhouse, putting on performances
and, best of all, building a boat to be sent to Sri Lanka. Continuing our
green theme this year the project will involve carrying out conservation work in
the Manor Farm Country Park. The course ends on Friday evening 15th August with a presentation allowing the students
to show off what they have done to family and friends.
It is going to be an exciting fortnight!
The cost for the fortnight, including accommodation, food, instruction and extras will be £300 per participant. This is strictly limited to twelve places.
For more details contact:
Phil Oates, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Activities Centre, Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
email here or telephone 023 8040 4844
you can download a booking form here
summer schemes 2007
Project Adventure
In July 2007 we ran Project Adventure - a week of camping, canoeing and fishing in the Solent - James, Billy, Adam, Elena, Katy, Richard, Luke and James had a fantastic time; thanks to Kerry for putting it all together and his team of volunteers, Zoë, Millie and Debbie.
Sunday 5th August - Friday August 17th
Transitions
Summer Scheme
A great fortnight for the participants, volunteers and staff. Thanks to all concerned, including Hightown Fire Station and Hampshire Search and Rescue who came along to help us learn about keeping safe; Rodbard House and Southampton Mencap who allowed us to put on our show .
Dear Phil and all