Residentials for Young People – Do it 4 Real scheme
| Provider | Youth Hostel Association (YHA) |
|---|---|
| Topics | Health; Participation of children and young people; Culture, sport, play; Targeted youth support; Parents, carers and families |
| Type | Information and guidance |
| Date | April 2008 |
| Region | Not Applicable |
Do it 4 Real is a national residential programme for young people from all walks of life aimed at providing 10- to 16-year-olds with structured adventure and creative activities during the summer.
The 10-year youth strategy, Aiming High for Young People, published in July 2007 said: the Government will build on the success of the Do it 4 Real programme to offer more young people from deprived neighbourhoods access to residential opportunities.
The 2008 Do it 4 Real scheme is being managed by the Youth Hostel Association (YHA). We will competitively tender for a new managing agent for 2009-11.
In 2008, around 10.5k young people will attend camps across 27 sites in England.
Camps run from Sunday until Friday. All camp places are subsidised, with young people paying a minimum of £25 and a maximum of £399.
The scheme offers young people the opportunity to mix with their peers and have a fun-filled time in a safe environment while enjoying new and challenging experiences and activities. The range of activities includes: watersports, film and media, performance arts, live like a star, survival skills, mountain walking, paintballing, quad biking, archery, abseiling.
Taking part in a residential gives young people the opportunity to develop self-discipline, self-respect and self-confidence enabling them to communicate more affectively with a range of people and work in a team.
For more information, visit the Do it 4 Real website.
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