Fylde Coast YMCA can now reveal exciting opportunities for local young people aged 15-16 this summer.
Through the Government’s new NCS programme Year 11 students can sign up now to make sure their Summer 2012 will be one to remember and it won’t cost them a penny!
National Citizen Service (NCS) gives all Year 11 school leavers the chance to spend time away from home on a residential at Fylde Coast YMCA’s outdoor activity centre Lakeside YMCA while creating an opportunity to do something positive in their local community.
Taking on a Team Challenge at Lakeside YMCA
The programme runs for three weeks during July and August across Blackpool, Wyre, Fylde and Lancaster, with young people working as part of a team of 16.
Young people taking part will overcome new challenges, build their confidence and learn new skills they will benefit from in the future and which are valued by employers and educational institutions.
Fylde Coast YMCA is very experienced in running programmes for young people and with NCS young people can push themselves while being supported by expert youth leaders.
John Cronin, Chief Executive, Fylde Coast YMCA commented:
“We have been transforming the lives of young people in and around the Fylde Coast for over 80 years and are delighted to have the opportunity to use our experience to deliver the innovative NCS programme enabling young people to make a positive contribution to their communities.
A Fun Summer Ahead
Our programmes will be operating in the Fylde Coast, Blackpool and Lancaster. We believe very strongly in the focus of the NCS and will be encouraging local 16year-olds in the area to take part in the summer of 2012.”
NCS aims to promote a more cohesive, responsible and engaged society by bringing young people from very different backgrounds together to make a difference in their communities.
The NCS team headed by Rachel Reeves have already secured NCS places for young people through local high schools. Is your school one of them? Sign up for NCS this summer and we bet you’ll have an unforgettable experience.
If you would like to find out more about the NCS Programme and how to sign up then please contact Rachel or Amy at the Fylde Coast YMCA………………
Rachel Reeves – NCS Programme Manager
Amy Lowe – NCS Assistant Programme Manager
Fylde Coast YMCA, Poulton Community YMCA, Parry’s Way, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire FY6 7PU
Email: ncs@fyldecoastymca.org
Tel: 01253 895115
Text: 07854 096782
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