NCS SUMMER INFORMATION PACK

NCS SUMMER INFORMATION PACK

SUMMER 2018 DATES I d do it all again in a heartbeat! WAVE 1 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping 25th June: Get Active 02nd July: Get Involved 09th July: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery) WAVE 2 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping 02nd July: Get Active 09th July: Get Involved 16th July: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery) WAVE 3 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping 09th July: Get Active 16th July: Get Involved 23rd July: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery) WAVE 4 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping & Truro, Cornwall, Dorms 16th July: Get Active 23rd July: Get Involved 30th July: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery) WAVE 5 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping & Truro, Cornwall, Dorms 23rd July: Get Active 30th July: Get Involve 06th August: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery) WAVE 6 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping 30th July: Get Active 06th August: Get Involve 13th August: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery) Don t hesitate to book your

This information pack is full of useful information for yourself and your parent/guardians. It will tell you everything you need to know about taking the next step and undertaking your National Citizen Service. If after reading this you are still unclear about any parts of the programme please do contact us. The numbers of the Resonate Hants coordinators are on the back of your information pack. We hope you are as excited as we are about this summer s NCS programme! I didn t know surfing was my favourite sport until I gave it a go. YOUR NCS PROMGRAMME NCS is made up of three main sections: Get Active, Get Involved and Make a difference. In completing all three challenges you will: Try new things Meet new people Gain Independence Build friendships Make a difference

WEEK 1: GET ACTIVE During your first week of NCS you will spend a week away in Cornwall or Devon. Each day you will be challenged in different ways by undertaking exciting new activities such as: Surfing Coasteering Paddle Boarding Climbing Mountain Biking FREE Sleeping Bag 1 x Hoodie 2 x T-shirts You ll face individual challenges but have the support of team mates to help you overcome any fears you may have. No team will make it through this demanding experiencing without mastering the art of communication and encouraging one another, making lifelong friends along the way. WEEK 2: GET INVOLVED During the second week you ll stay at Norman Court in West Tytherley. This week is based closer to your local community. Individuals and their teams will face the initial challenge of staying in accommodation whilst budgeting and catering for themselves a real taste of independence. During this week your team will undertake a number of different workshops in order to learn skills that may help you with your social action project. These workshops could be based on any of the following: The Media Sports Coaching Music Production The Performing Arts Food Tech & Cookery Personal Development

WEEK 3: MAKE A DIFFERENCE During week 3 you will plan and fundraise for your social action. Your leaders will be on hand to help, but it is up to the teams themselves to decide what to do, plan how to do it and present the idea to a panel of experts. Once your team s idea has been given the go ahead, you will be supported to help develop the skills required to execute your social action project. Example projects include: Regenerating gardens Renovating care homes Supporting a terminally ill child s wish Painting and decorating a children s home Creating a charity single The delivery part of this week for your social action project is when you put your plan into action. Gardening, recording, painting, decorating, building and much much more. This is the part where you make a difference. GRADUATION Once the hard part is over you ll be invited back to your graduation mid September to celebrate your achievements with your fellow graduates. You ll receive a signed certificate from The Prime Minister and a free memorabilia book full of photos and memories from the summer. It will be a celebration where you will be entertained and have many videos and photos showcasing your NCS experience.

AMBASSADOR SCHEME The NCS journey doesn t stop there. As an Ambassador you will take your NCS experience to the next level. You will get access to The Opportunity Hub - a gateway for graduates to access a range of different opportunities. Ongoing NCS involvement can enhance skills, help you get work and potentially lead to international travel. Best of all it helps you to keep making a difference to your local community.

WHERE AM I STAYING? During the first week you ll be staying in Cornwall or Devon. Your second week will take place at Norman Court in West Tytherley. I was dreading camping so much! By the end of the second week I d asked my Dad to buy me a tent.

GETTING PACKED We will provide all specialist equipment such as wetsuits, surfboards, helmets and lifejackets. You only need to bring personal belongings (if you have your own full length wet suit feel free to bring it). You will be provided with 1 NCS hoodie and 2 NCS t-shirts and we will expect you to wear your NCS tops whenever you are outside of your accommodation. Please take this into consideration when packing. Also consider the weather closer to the time of your trip. You will be camping at times so make sure you pack enough warm clothes so you don t get cold. We are also going to give you a free sleeping bag to keep for future camping expeditions. CLOTHING Thick and thin socks 1 pair of dry trainers 1 pair of wet trainers Waterproof Jacket Flip Flops Trousers Shorts T-shirts Jumpers Hoodies Pyjamas Underwear Swimwear Remember this is not a fashion show. Don t bring your expensive designer clothing. Bring warm and practical clothing. LUGGAGE 1 Large Bag (For traveling) 1 Smaller bag (For day trips) During the first week, every meal will be provided for you, apart from lunch on the Monday whilst traveling to your residential locations. Please bring either a packed lunch in a bag that you can throw away or money so you can buy lunch on route. You will not require any money from this point onwards. However, there will be times when you ll be given the option to buy ice cream and snacks, therefore feel free to bring a small amount of money if you wish.

MOBILES & ELECTRIC DEVICES You are allowed to bring your mobile phone and you will be able to use it when activities are NOT taking place. Please note that you will be spending a large amount of time on the beach and/or around water. Your phone will become solely your responsibility. Also consider the fact that you will be in the countryside and mobile reception will be very poor. You will also be camping so please be aware that you may not be able to charge your phone. You may want to bring an external battery pack. Again, that will become your responsibility. We do NOT advise that you bring any other electrical equipment. Cameras are optional and again your responsibility. OTHER ESSENTIALS SUNCREAM!!! Towel & Toiletries Toothpaste & Toothbrush Shampoo & Conditioner Shower gel (soap) Deodorant Torch or Head Torch Prescribed medication Suncream Personal Belongings NON ESSENTIALS Notepad and pen Sunglasses Blister kit Gloves Playing cards Insect repellent Books or magazines Painkillers Hay fever tablets

OUR COMMITMENTS We take the safety of our participants very seriously. We work with highly experienced partners, employ fully trained staff and comply with all relevant legislation. We also require all young people and staff to follow a simple code of conduct. Highly Experienced Partners We only work with groups, companies, and individuals that have been recognised by Hampshire County Council as being fully qualified to work with Hampshire Schools and Colleges. We are based in education and thus ensure that we work only with partners and organisations that can make NCS the most rewarding and valuable experience for our participants. Fully Trained Staff During all activities young people are accompanied. Staffing ratios exceed recommended levels at all times, including those specified in the Governments Education outside the Classroom guidelines. All staff are fully trained in all activities that they deliver. Compliance with all Relevant Legislation We comply fully with all relevant legislation and, where appropriate, all of our outdoor activity partners are licensed under the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996. We produce detailed risk assessments for all activities. All staff are trained to identify and mitigate any risks that arise during the programme. Participant Responsibilities Young people are responsible for following our simple code of conduct during their NCS programme. If a young person seriously or persistently breaks this code of conduct then we will have to ask them to leave. In this eventuality the young person in question will be asked to return home at his or her own cost. Code of Conduct for Young People Follow safety rules and the law Only leave the site with a leader. Staff must know where you are at all times Sleeping arrangements are single sex only No alcohol or illegal drugs Respect and include other people Challenge yourself (in other words, take part!) Don t let the best summer ever pass you by!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Steps to sign up The quickest and easiest way to secure your place is to sign up online at: www.resonatehants.org Click on the sign up tab you ll be able to complete the application form and pay online. Alternatively you can post your application to the address on the back of this guide with your early bird discount of 35 or 50 payment. Cheques made payable to Resonate Hants LTD Does NCS cost me anything? Yes. To successfully register for a place on NCS you must include a non-refundable booking fee of 35 (early bird discount) or 50. The total worth of this government funded programme is in excess of 1400. If, due to personal circumstances you cannot afford the initial fee, you can contact us for help. Are all costs included? Yes - during weeks 1 and 2 meals are provided. All costs are included and you do not need to bring any money. However, there may be some opportunities to buy ice creams, sweets, snacks, etc. so you are welcome to bring some cash if you want to. We suggest a maximum of 20. In week 3, it will become your responsibility to get to your regional hub site and provide your lunch. Where will I stay at night? During week 1 you will be staying in Croyde Bay, Devon, camping at Ruda Holiday Park EX33 1NP or Truro, Cornwall, sleeping in dorms at Truro School TR1 1TH. During week 2 you will be in bunkhouses on the grounds of Norman Court in West Tytherley. These facilities have tennis courts, a swimming pool, playing fields and a sports hall for you to use in your free time during the day and in the evenings. How will I travel during NCS? During weeks 1 and 2 participants will travel to and from the residential by coach from designated drop off points. During week 3 participants will be responsible for their own travel to a local hubsite. Can this count towards my Duke of Edinburgh Award? Yes, NCS can count towards certain parts of the Duke of Edinburgh award. The social action days in week 3 count towards the volunteering part of the award for Bronze, Silver and Gold. However you will be required to engage in regular volunteering after NCS for a number of months. For further details about how much volunteering you need to complete for Duke of Edinburgh, and the evidence you need to gather, please check with your Duke of Edinburgh leader. In order for NCS to count towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award you need to register separately at dofe.org at least 3 months before your programme. What happens if I am homesick? Should you become homesick our main concern will be your long-term happiness. We will discuss the issue with you and with your parent/guardian and do all we can to help you complete your NCS programme. Special needs The NCS programme is an inclusive scheme. If there are issues you re afraid will get in the way of you taking part, or getting the most from the NCS experience, then please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. Don t let the best summer ever pass you by! For more FAQs visit resonatehants.org

Contact Information Resonate Hants. Norman Court. West Tytherley. SP5 1NH Office Telephone: 01980 322 322 enquiries@resonatehants.co.uk WWW.RESONATEHANTS.ORG powered by