Newgale YMCA Blog

Outdoor Adventure Residentials for Schools

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:12:47 +0000

Newgale YMCA Outdoor Education Centre is the perfect choice for school residentials. Situated in one of the most popular destinations in Wales, we pride ourselves on being able to offer an incredible choice of adventurous activities in some stunning coastal locations. For example, climbing on craggs overlooking the Pembrokeshire coastline, surfing on some of the best beaches in Wales, Coasteering around some of the most incredible beaches and coves, and sea kayaking. Our professional staff offer an exceptional standard of instruction and as well teaching activities, our staff focus on achieving outcomes including: increased confidence, leadership skills & team building.

Understanding that some schools may also want to incorporate the curriculum into the residential, we are happy to work with schools to achieve their curriculum outcomes. Pembrokeshire is a fantastic destination for geography, history and even drama and has so much to offer all teachers and students wishing to learn and have fun outside the classroom.

Our centre is ideally suited to both primary and secondary school groups. A small and friendly centre, we cater for up to 36 people. The benefits of this mean that often schools can have the whole centre all to themselves at no extra charge! With lockable accommodation blocks, ensuite dorms, a games room, shop & campfire/bbq facilities we have a lot to offer schools who want a personal and friendly service in a peaceful countryside setting.

For more details on our outdoor activity programmes for schools, please contact us on 01437 720959 or email matt@newgaleymca.co.uk

The benefits of youth group residentials

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:44:07 +0000

All of our Youth group residentials have been carefully designed to suit the needs of a wide range of youth groups and we work closely with youth workers & the group to ensure that everyone on the programme at Newgale YMCA achieves their desired outcomes. As well as offering a fun experience, our programmes will develop young people and will teach a range of skills including: working in a team, leadership, increased confidence, making positive & healthy choices.

There are so many benefits of outdoor education and encouraging young people to to particpate in a range of adventurous activities can really make a difference to their lives.

Incredibly, there are many young people in the UK who have never seen the sea, or had the opportunity to look at the sky and see it filled with stars… For many, coming to an Outdoor Education Centre in Wales and participating in sea based & other adventurous activities will be a completely new and exciting experience that will take them out of their comfort zone and push them to try something that may seem a little daunting to start with. The value of this is enormous and we believe passionately that all young people should get the chance to experience the outdoors so they can realise how wonderful it is and make the most of the world that they live in.

Make the difference - take your young people away on an adventurous residential for the experience of a lifetime!

Incorporating Outdoor Education into the school curriculum

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:12:48 +0000

We are offering local schools the opportunity to visit our centre for the day to do a range of outdoor activities. We will focus the day on participating in outdoor activities, team building & an introduction to making healthy choices.

Schools can also hire our fantastic high ropes & climbing wall facilities making use of our expert instructors, or if you prefer you can use your own qualified staff (who will need to be signed off by Newgale YMCA)

If you are currently looking at ways of incorporating Outdoor Education into the curriculum, please call us and we would be happy to visit your school to discuss how we can work with you to support your school.

Please email matt@newgaleymca.co.uk for more information or call 01437 720959

Teacher Team Building days for schools in Pembrokeshire

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:59:01 +0000

New for 2009, we are offering Teacher team building days to all schools in Pembrokeshire. We are keen to build relationships with teachers in local schools and have some excellent facilities available including a high ropes course (which can be used for group sessions after or during school hours) and we are also able to work with teachers who want to provide a range of opportunities for young people to participate in Outdoor Education.

The team building day will include a variety of activities of your choice, lunch and if you like, an introduction to Choice Theory and NLP. Teachers can also incorporate meetings into the day making use of our excellent training& meeting rooms.

Please contact us for more details on 01437 720959 or email matt@newgaleymca.co.uk

NLP & Choice Theory Courses

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:27:06 +0000

We are now able to deliver NLP & Choice Theory courses at your venue, which saves you travel time & costs. Please contact us for more details and prices.

Independent Living

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:20:29 +0000

We are launching a new Independent Living programme, aimed at young people in care, or living in temporary hostel accommodation.This course is designed to look at the individual skills required for a young person to successfully live independently. The group will be expected to prepare meals, set goals, action plan, communicate effectively and make positive choices with consequential thinking. Throughout the course learning will be facilitated by our highly experienced staff team making it relevant to every day life and the real challenges young people face in our society today.

5 day Residential course cost(includes accommodation, food, course delivery, kit & equipment, insurance and transport to and from activities) Standard cost per group of 12 people – £3300Cost to other YMCA’s per group of 12 people - £2995 More information

To find out more about the course please contact us on 01437 720959 or email info@newgaleymca.co.uk

Training for Youth Workers

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:23:08 +0000

New Training Courses available for all Youth Workers, Teachers & Managers

Choice Theory & Reality Therapy (Basic Intensive)

Course dates still to be announced (please call for details)

£395 + VAT

NLP and Choice Theory for Youth Workers & Managers

3-4 November 2008

£250 + VAT

Conflict Management (Dealing With Aggression)

2-3 February 2009

£250 + VAT

Outdoor Education Professional Training Course (16 weeks) starting in February 2009

Highlights of the course include:Choice Theory & Reality Therapy TrainingMountain Leader TrainingSingle Pitch Award (Rock Climbing) TrainingLevel 2 Canoe/Kayak1st Aid Training and AssessmentTrail Cycle Leader Training & AssessmentLevel 2 OCN Youth workIn house training on Ropes courses, Teambuilding & DynamicsExpedition experience

Risk Management Training

Course venue - Newgale YMCA Outdoor Education Centre, Pembrokeshire, WalesFull board accommodation available for £28.60 per person per night. To learn about the benefits of NLP and Choice Theory & Reality Therapy please visit the following websites:

www.realitytherapy.org.uk

www.inspiritive.com.au/nlp.htm

www.wglasser.com

Reality Therapy Course At Newgale YMCA OEC

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:24:55 +0000

Reality Therapy 4 Day Basic Intensive Workshop

Reality Therapy is a cognitive-behavioural approach to therapy, counselling and problem solving, which focuses on the here-and-now and how we can plan for a better future, instead of concentrating at length on the past. In a caring, trusting environment clients discover what they really want and whether what they are currently doing (how they are choosing to behave) is actually bringing them nearer to, or further away from, that goal.

This is a valuable and internationally recognised technique already used widely within the higher level development centres accross the UK and Overseas.

Course Dates: April 2009 (please contact us for dates & times)

Course Costs: Please contact Tammy at Newgale YMCA for prices. ( tammy@newgaleymca.co.uk )

Booking:

Booking is essential for this course due to limited spaces and secured by a deposit of 25%.

Full payment will be due by 18th March 2008.

Accomodation:

Accomodation on a self catered or B&B basis is available. Booking required as above. Buffet lunch provided during the course free of charge.

For more info please visit www.realitytherapy.org.uk

NEW Outdoor Education Professional Development course

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:28:33 +0000

This intensive 16 week development course provides you the fundamental skills required to work with young people in the outdoor industry.

The aim of this comprehensive programme is to allow you to achieve the skills and knowledge you will require to successfully start your career in the outdoor industry, working with young people. This course is a perfect balance of theory & practice, training & assessment and you can achieve a number of recognised National Governing Body awards. This course will also offer you personal life coaching skills and will increase your confidence, motivation and ability to deliver high quality outdoor activity sessions to a range of client groups. Highlights of the course include:Choice Theory & Reality Therapy TrainingMountain Leader TrainingSingle Pitch Award (Rock Climbing) TrainingLevel 2 Canoe/Kayak1st Aid Training and AssessmentTrail Cycle Leader Training & AssessmentLevel 2 OCN Youth workIn house training on Ropes courses, Teambuilding & DynamicsExpedition experience Risk Management TrainingCourse Details16 week course starting In February 2009Venue—Newgale YMCA Outdoor Education CentrePrice—£4400 + VATOn site accommodation is included in the price Monday-Friday. For those who wish to stay at weekends please allow an additional £14.95 per night. Some aspects of the course will take place at venues other than Newgale YMCA OEC. Next steps Please contact Matt on 01437 720959 or email matt@newgaleymca.co.uk for an application form. There are only 12 places available so please apply early to avoid disappointment.