National Citizen Service – places available for 16 and 17 year olds this February Half Term.
Are you looking for something to keep you occupied this coming half term?
National Citizen Service can give you a boost in the right direction as you make the transition into adulthood. It takes place over the February half term week: Friday 14 February through to Friday 21 February and 5 Saturdays in late Feb and March. It is designed to fit around college work and revision and gives you the opportunity to grow as an individual and experience community action projects where there is a huge sense of satisfaction gained. It is a government subsidised programme that costs just £35 each. As well as the personal benefits on completion you get a certificate signed by the Prime Minister at a Graduation evening.
The programme comprises of three stages. In the first, we take you to an outdoor pursuits centre to take on challenges and build on team work skills. In the second phase, you take part in master classes, to develop personal skills and learn about the community. The final part of the programme involves giving back to the communities by planning and carrying out a social action project in the local area. Over 70% of young people come on NCS as an individual – not knowing anybody else who is taking part – they leave with new friends and heaps more confidence. If you would like to do it with a friend that is possible, you can make one friend request and the rest of your team mates will be new to you.
Places for this Spring are limited, please call or email to reserve a space. There are opportunities for SEN and disabled teenagers too, please get in touch to discuss specific needs.
Tel: (0116) 240 7007 or Email: NCSEM1@Leics-EBC.org.uk
You can also reserve a place online by clicking here.
Please use Promo Code LEBC33 in the box that says ”Where did you first hear about NCS”.
Over 600 local teenagers took part in 2013, with amazing results. They raised over £17,000 for local charities and put over 7,000 hours of support into campaigning, revamping and fundraising for local charities and organisations. To see some of the projects click here to visit our website and see pictures of the 2013 teams.
We asked a Mum of a teen who took part last year a couple of questions, here’s what Ryan’s Mum has to say about her sons experience on NCS…
WITH FOOD, TRANSPORT, AND OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED, WOULD YOU SAY NCS IS A VALUE FOR WHAT IT PROVIDES YOUR TEENAGER IN TERMS OF SKILLS, ETC.? IF SO, WHY?
“I think NCS is unbelievable value for money. For £35 you get all meals, lunches and accommodation for the residential. Not to mention they had people coming in to do various talks and also the opportunity to do First Aid training. I mean you could easily spend £35 on a few cinema trips and a bite to eat…and that would not even keep a teen occupied for weekend!”
WHY SHOULD PARENTS ENCOURAGE THEIR TEENS TO SIGN-UP?
“I can’t think of a reason why a parent would not want their teen to sign up. It exposes them to organising events they may not get the chance to do normally. They learn how to work towards a greater goal, towards a social action project of their team’s choice. They gain confidence in working in teams, speaking to organisations and this all helps boost their self-confidence. They learn that everyone has something they can contribute and everyone has something they can learn from others.
Even if their immediate friends are not signing up, it should not put them off. There are plenty of opportunities during the weeks of activities to make friends.
Ryan met people from all areas of Leicester that he may not have otherwise.”
For more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Website / Email / Tel: 0116 240 7007
