CENTRE FOR GROUPS

We have designed courses to meet the specific needs of young people. The curriculum for which is detailed below. We are also able to offer tailor made courses to meet the needs of individuals and groups. This could be across the board of outdoor activity from Duke Of Edinburgh Award Expedition Training to courses designed to meet the needs of young people in the work place. Why not use our centre as a comfortable base for those wishing to learn to Surf, Sea Kayak or Kite Surf or as a self catering residential base for groups wanting to do their own thing. We are also able to deliver training and assessment for the National Governing Body for mountain biking through the SMBLA

   Independent Living                 16yrs+        5 Day Programme

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.

   Confidence Building      All Ages               3 or 5 Day Programme

This course does what it says on the tin. Throughout the programme the group will look at the theory of comfort zones and personal challenge as well as support and encouragement from within a team. Each individual will be given the opportunity to achieve success and to recognise the skills they already have as well as learn new things. Every participant will leave the programme with a certificate to celebrate their many achievements and with a greater sense of self worth.

   John Muir Award           All Ages               5 Day Programme

This week takes the young people on a journey of discovery looking at the environment around them and some of the ways they can be involved in caring for it. Whilst going out in the great outdoors they will learn about the sea shore and its many inhabitants along with the bird life and flora which is abundant here in the UK’s only Coastal National Park. They will leave not just having had an amazing experience but also with an increased knowledge about the natural world plus the achievement of the John Muir Discovery Award.

   Team Building               All Ages               3 or 5 Day Programme

This programme is aimed specifically at groups who either already work together on a regular basis such as a youth group or staff team as well as those who are looking to work together in the future, perhaps towards a shared goal. The course will progress from basic level team challenges through to more consequential and adventurous tasks. Our experienced professionals will pitch the challenges appropriately to match the groups’ ability and facilitate the learning, making it relevant to their particular background or future aims.

   Leadership                     14yrs+                 3 or 5 Day Programme

The clue is in the name! Whatever your situation, Dof E training, sports team captain, staff team supervisor or just about to start employment, leadership is an essential quality. Our professionals will match the programme to the context of your group, looking at what makes a good leader, identifying what skills they already have relevant to leadership and finally learning something new to help them become even more confident and effective in the future..

   Actions For Change                 16yrs+        5 Day Programm

This unique programme focuses on behavioural choices using the basis of ‘Reality Therapy’ and ‘Choice Theory’. This course is relevant to young people who want to make positive changes in their lives yet lack the confidence and the tools to make those changes happen. The course will begin by challenging existing behaviour and looking to the reasons behind it along with the consequences it brings. Young people will then work towards building a tool box for the future empowering themselves with different choices and the understanding that they are in control. Finally the course will end with an action planning session to be continued with the support of youth or social workers back in their home environment. This is not a course for the unprepared or unwilling, only the young people can make this programme a success.

   Adventure                     Any Age               3 or 5 Day Programme

High challenge, high adventure and lots of fun makes this a course to bring a smile to everyone’s face. The group will begin by taking on some team challenges. This will make sure they know a little more about each other whilst learning some essential skills that will be the key to success. As things progress these skills will be developed in ever more testing environments, whether at height or in the sea. Guaranteed to have you buzzing by the end, this course offers a vast range of activities including an overnight experience.

   SAMPLE PROGRAMM

   Monday

Meet and greet session with YMCA Staff at Newgale. After settling in and getting to know one another it's time to strap yourself onto a 3.6 metre power kite for a few hours. In the evening why not leap off a 30ft platform to catch a trapeze bar in mid air.

   Tuesday

Coasteering is new to all but the most adventurous, but today you will join the initiated in the most exciting rock and water experience there is.

   Wednesday

Rock Climbing in a wild and remote place is an experience that lingers in the imagination for a long time. It has been known to change lives.

   Thursday

To come to Newgale and not surf is unforgivable. Work with our experienced instructors on a Surfboard or in a Kayak and feel the rush. In the evening, share the experience of the course with your mates, and enjoy a tasty BBQ and perhaps Sir would like some Circus Skills with that?

   Friday

Review and Goodbyes

   COURSE PRINCIPLES

To demonstrate the importance of the team values which are the key factors in developing good team morale - mutual trust, honesty and supportiveness

To understand the importance of working with others which is essential to good team working, particularly those relating to goals, plans and communications

To understand the importance of clear roles and responsibilities, ensuring skills are recognised, appropriate roles are allocated and changes are made as necessary

To develop communications and problem solving techniques within the team in order to recognise the problem, identify solutions and be able to communicate

To appreciate the significance of leadership and its influence on motivation, team effectiveness and delivering results

To demonstrate the importance of challenging activity which assist in stretching and inspiring individuals and having fun