Camden RiseCamden Risehttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=1379374152024-03-19T11:12:29Z2024-03-19T11:12:29ZFree after-school hip hop and street dance classes for ages 5 to 16Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=6023361662024-03-06T16:58:50Z2024-03-06T15:57:00Z<p> <strong>Remix Dance is a community dance project, which runs free
weekly after-school hip hop and street dance classes - as well as
offering performance opportunities - to children and young people
aged 5 to 16 from the Regent's Park Estate and across Camden borough</strong>.</p>
<p>This year's Wednesday after-school classes, which take place at
<a href="https://olddiorama.com/visit">Old Diorama Arts Centre
(ODAC)</a>, 201 Drummond Street NW1, during term-time are now enrolling.</p>
<p>Wednesdays is hip hop dance with boogie for children and young
people aged 7 to 12 plus. Thursdays (now fully-booked for 2024) is
street dance with Mia for children and young people aged 5 to 11 plus.</p>
<ul> <li>For times of sessions and more details, please <a
href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/d/camden-rise/remix-dance-february-2024">download
the flyer</a> or email <a
href="mailto:mariam@olddiorama.com">mariam@olddiorama.com</a></li> </ul>Philip McCorkell2024-03-06T15:57:00ZEvent for girls and young women will celebrate International Women’s Day 2024Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=6011151542024-03-04T14:04:35Z2024-02-26T14:39:00Z<p> <strong>Girls and young women aged 11 to 18 (up to 25 with special
educational needs or disabilities) are invited to a free day of
activities on Saturday 9 March, from 11am to 4pm, to celebrate
International Women’s Day 2024</strong>.</p>
<p>The event is at Somers Town Youth Centre, 134 Chalton Street, NW1
1RX, and is hosted by Camden's Integrated Youth Support
Service. <strong>Lunch will be provided</strong>.</p>
<p> <strong>Free activities</strong> on the day will include clay
modelling, jewellery making, hair braiding, self-defence, baking,
T-shirt printing, Chinese calligraphy, steel pans and meet our
<strong>special guests</strong>:</p>
<ul> <li>Actor, comedian and writer <a
href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andi_Osho">Andi Osho</a></li>
<li>Former TV producer turned <a
href="https://www.standard.co.uk/optimist/the-sustainables/plastic-free-london-takeaway-dabbadrop-hackney-sustainability-b965912.html">zero
waste food entrepreneur Anshu Ahuja</a>, of Dabba Drop.</li> </ul>
<p>The theme for International Women's Day 2024 this year is
'Inspire Inclusion' - so come along to be inspired, recognise and
celebrate female achievements, have fun and make new friends.</p>
<ul> <li> <strong>To book your place for this free event,
please fill in the <a
href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NEqPXtsrVEi7QrTQx9AkbKkrGASw3ABPsjNeMvj_TUZURjIyN1o4MUw3TTY0U0cxU0lLNTJTM0dTQS4u">online
registration form</a></strong></li> </ul>
<p> </p>Philip McCorkell2024-02-26T14:39:00ZCamden Sports Education and Training Programme for 16 to 19-year-oldsPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=6011081262024-02-26T12:25:12Z2024-02-26T11:41:00Z<p> <strong>Are you aged 16 to 19 and looking to pursue a career in
sport and physical activity? Camden’s Sports Education and
Training Programme is now recruiting students for their
September 2024 enrolment</strong>.</p>
<p>Students aged 16 to 19 and looking to pursue a career in sport
and physical activity can <a
href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/documents/20142/471306411/2843.64+Sports+education+Programme+updated+leaflet+V1+-+November+2021.pdf/37817f7a-9d13-05cb-2fbf-71037fd63508?t=1635511451039">find
out more</a> and <a
href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T_RtZGf1r0KbB32KQY1B2HYX5S6HIK5Lv-4j-s0sKKxUQllZTzhEMkJZQ09LVEpaMDhWWVMzQzFKNi4u&wdLOR=c26DF94AA-4884-4862-BE9D-B430441C6F4E">sign-up
for the programme</a> before <strong>30 July 2024</strong>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/">LaSWAP Sixth
Form</a> and Camden Council's Sport and Physical Activity Team are
recruiting students for <a
href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T_RtZGf1r0KbB32KQY1B2HYX5S6HIK5Lv-4j-s0sKKxUQllZTzhEMkJZQ09LVEpaMDhWWVMzQzFKNi4u&wdLOR=c26DF94AA-4884-4862-BE9D-B430441C6F4E">next
year's programme</a> at Talacre Community Sports Centre, starting in
September 2024. </p>
<p> <a
href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/documents/20142/471306411/2843.64+Sports+education+Programme+updated+leaflet+V1+-+November+2021.pdf/37817f7a-9d13-05cb-2fbf-71037fd63508?t=1635511451039">The
programme</a> is an amazing opportunity for young people aged 16 to 19
who want a career in sport and physical activity.</p>
<p>Within the one-year programme, you can gain nationally-recognised
qualifications, including:</p>
<ul> <li>a Level 2 NVQ Certificate of Activity Leadership</li>
<li>Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development, and</li> <li>our new
addition of the BTEC Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching.</li> </ul>
<p>Many students who complete the programme move on to find paid
work as sports coaches, play workers, fitness instructors and
teaching assistants. Others go on to more in-depth courses at university.</p>
<p>If you want to find out more, or know of a young person aged 16
to 19 who may be interested in sport and physical activity, working
with other young people and securing paid work within the sports,
play and education sector, please view or download the <a
href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/documents/20142/471306411/2843.64+Sports+education+Programme+updated+leaflet+V1+-+November+2021.pdf/37817f7a-9d13-05cb-2fbf-71037fd63508?t=1635511451039">programme
leaflet</a> to find out more and <a
href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T_RtZGf1r0KbB32KQY1B2HYX5S6HIK5Lv-4j-s0sKKxUQllZTzhEMkJZQ09LVEpaMDhWWVMzQzFKNi4u&wdLOR=c26DF94AA-4884-4862-BE9D-B430441C6F4E">fill
in the online registration form</a>, or:</p>
<ul> <li>Email: <a
href="mailto:sophie.fogarty2@camden.gov.uk">sophie.fogarty2@camden.gov.uk</a>
or <a
href="mailto:lee.davis@camden.gov.uk">lee.davis@camden.gov.uk</a></li>
<li>Phone: 020 7974 8763.</li> </ul>
<p>Please note that the deadline for students to <a
href="https://www.laswap.camden.sch.uk/Application-form/">apply for
LaSWAP Sixth Form</a> is <strong>Monday 29 February 2024</strong>.</p>Philip McCorkell2024-02-26T11:41:00ZFebruary half-term activities for children and young peoplePhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5983295622024-02-07T19:33:38Z2024-02-06T19:17:00Z<p><strong>Find free and low-cost February 2024 half-term sport, youth, play, creative arts and cultural activities in Camden.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Girls Get Moving Monday</strong> <strong>- 12 February, 4pm to 6pm</strong> at Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF. Free session for girls aged 8 to 14 - register for your place by filling in this <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NEqPXtsrVEi7QrTQx9AkbD-yviKkxdBMjUjudGNKcqFUQ1pFUklZUU9EOUxGTTgwRUVIQlNIWFZBRy4u">online form</a>. For more information, please email <a href="mailto:Kirsty.Pealling@camden.gov.uk">kirsty.pealling@camden.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Jenny.Mungroo@camden.gov.uk">jenny.mungroo@camden.gov.uk</a></li>
<li><strong>Active Wednesday - 14 February, 4pm to 6pm </strong>at Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF. Free mixed session for ages 11 to 17. To book a place, or for more information, please email <a href="mailto:Shaun.Taylor@camden.gov.uk">shaun.taylor@camden.gov.uk</a>. You can also watch a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljiok2U9ryA">short film (50 seconds) about Active Wednesday</a></li>
<li><strong>Kilburn Grange Park Multi-Sport Sessions - Monday 12 and Friday 16 February</strong>, 12noon to 4pm at Kilburn Grange Park multi-use games area, NW6 2JL. Free mixed sessions for ages 10 to 16. To book a place, or for more information, please email <a href="mailto:Shaun.Taylor@camden.gov.uk">shaun.taylor@camden.gov.uk</a></li>
<li><strong>Arsenal in The Community Football - Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February</strong>, 1pm to 4pm, at Cantelowes Gardens, Camden Road, NW5 2AU. Free mixed sessions for ages 8 to 14 - register for your place by filling in this <a href="https://external-forms.viewsapp.net/forms/v/f8bf5f96-4875-49f5-8800-822c57b95cf1">online form</a>. For more details, please email <a href="mailto:%20jironside@arsenal.co.uk">jironside@arsenal.co.uk</a></li>
<li><strong>Rowley Way Football Mini-Cup - Thursday 15 February</strong> from 12noon to 4pm at 84-86 Abbey Road, NW8 0QA. Free mixed event for ages 10 to 16. To book a place, or for more information, please email <a href="mailto:Shaun.Taylor@camden.gov.uk">shaun.taylor@camden.gov.uk</a></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/Better+Leisure+-+Schools+Out+February+Half-Term+2024.pdf/e18abf9b-638d-0a07-9d09-28b91cf9dd9e?t=1707246684378" target="">School's Out - Better Leisure February Half-Term Activity Guide</a></strong>. Activities range from swimming for all the family, learn to swim short courses and junior gym at leisure centres across Camden. The <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/Better+Leisure+-+Schools+Out+February+Half-Term+2024.pdf/e18abf9b-638d-0a07-9d09-28b91cf9dd9e?t=1707246684378" target="">half-term programme</a> runs from <strong>12 to 16 February</strong></li>
<li><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/Talacre+Holiday+Multi+Sports+Scheme+2024.pdf/d30d90e0-5448-c9dc-7ed5-85021a9a5fb9?t=1707246830818" target=""><strong>Talacre Community Sports Centre - Multi-Sports Scheme</strong></a>. For ages 8 to 12; half-term programme runs from <strong>12 to 16 February</strong>.<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/Talacre+Holiday+Multi+Sports+Scheme+2024.pdf/d30d90e0-5448-c9dc-7ed5-85021a9a5fb9?t=1707246830818" target="">Find out more</a> and <a href="https://bookings.better.org.uk/">book a place</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/Talacre+Holiday+Mini+Camps+Scheme+2024.pdf/b74ea1c6-9a39-f117-f415-45a7a254a91d?t=1707246792944" target=""><strong>Talacre Community Sports Centre - Holiday Mini-Camps</strong></a>. For ages 4 to 7; half-term programme runs from <strong>12 to 16 February</strong>. <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/Talacre+Holiday+Mini+Camps+Scheme+2024.pdf/b74ea1c6-9a39-f117-f415-45a7a254a91d?t=1707246792944" target="">Find out more</a> and <a href="https://bookings.better.org.uk/">book a place</a></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://thepiratecastle.org/">The Pirate Castle</a></strong>. Have fun, get active and make a splash on the Regent's Canal with The Pirate Castle's half-term holiday scheme, which runs from <strong>12 to 17 February</strong>, 10am to 3.30pm each day. There's a range of paddlesport and canal boating activities on offer that develop physical, technical and social skills, boost self-confidence and are a great way to let off steam! Suitable for ages 8 and above. Each day includes two activity sessions with a short lunch break (packed lunch / refreshments required). <a href="https://thepiratecastle.org/holidayscheme">Find out more and book your places</a></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/youth-clubs-and-projects">Half-term youth programmes</a></strong>. Activities include multi-sports and fitness, cooking, music workshops, arts and crafts at Lauderdale House, games, beauty and trips, including ice skating. Find out what is happening over February half-term at your <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/youth-clubs-and-projects">local youth clubs and projects</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/afterschool-clubs-holiday-playschemes"><strong>Play schemes for ages 4 to 12</strong></a>. The play provision in Camden is run by community and voluntary organisations. They are funded by the Council to provide after-school clubs and holiday playschemes for children aged 4 to 12. This provision includes specialist services for vulnerable children, young people and their families with varying needs. <a href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/afterschool-clubs-holiday-playschemes">Find out more and book a place</a></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.lovecamden.org/picks/light-up-kilburn">Light Up Kilburn</a></strong>. This spectacular free light festival runs from <strong>Friday 9 February until Saturday 24 February</strong>. Featuring inspiring illuminations forming a trail and a magical spectacular parade, the festival will bring light, colour, sound and creativity to Kilburn High Road, Kilburn Grange Park and the surrounding areas. There will also be fun activities and events for everyone to enjoy. Come together with family and friends to experience the beauty of Kilburn. There will be special events every Friday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm and a closing parade and entertainment on <strong>Saturday 24 February</strong>. There are also special workshops including a giant puppetry workshop on <strong>Friday</strong> <strong>16 February</strong> and a lantern making workshop on 19 February open for everyone. For more information on the festival, opportunities to take part in creative workshops and to find out more about the artists we’ve worked with head to <a href="https://www.lovecamden.org/whats-on/light-up-kilburn">lovecamden.org/light-up-kilburn</a>.</li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2024-02-06T19:17:00ZGLL Sport Foundation Awards 2024 - apply before 20 February Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5983158422024-02-06T11:47:47Z2024-02-06T10:03:00Z<p><strong>The UK’s largest independent athlete support programme – the GLL Sport Foundation Awards – closes its applications on 20 February</strong>.</p>
<p>Talented young athletes from 65 areas across the UK are invited to apply for a range of support, including financial help, access to sports facilities, physiotherapy, lifestyle mentoring and mental health aid.</p>
<p>Now in its 15th year, the GLL Sport Foundation has so far contributed over £14m and distributed 26,000 awards to support young talented athletes on their sporting journey.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.gllsportfoundation.org/">The programme</a> supports young emerging talent, with the majority of athletes aged under the age of 21 and the largest group under 18 years old. Across the programme, 87% of athletes receive no other funding or athlete support.</p>
<p>The innovative scheme is provided by charitable social enterprise GLL and a number of partner sponsors and expects to award £1.2m worth of help in 2024 for successful applicants. Already a popular and essential support programme for athletes, the Foundation is expecting heightened athlete interest as training, equipment, travel and other costs continue to rise. </p>
<p>All successful applicants will be given access to the 250 sport and leisure facilities across the UK operated by GLL under its 'Better' trading brand. <strong><a href="https://www.gllsportfoundation.org/application-form">Applications</a> are open until 20 February 2024</strong>.</p>
<p>World class facilities that can be used by GSF athletes in training include Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s Copper Box Arena and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority’s White Water Centre, Ice Centre and VeloPark.</p>
<p>Over the past 16 years, GLL Sport Foundation supported athletes have excelled in major competitions and have gained 76 Olympic and Paralympic medals and 77 Commonwealth Games medals. Previous holders of GSF awards include Darryl Neita (athletics), Anna Hursey (table tennis), Charlotte Worthington (BMX), Alex Yee (triathlon), boxers Anthony Joshua, Aiden and Michaela Walsh, divers Tom Daley, Matty Lee and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, swimmers Tully Kearney, Susie Rodgers, Tom Dean and Ellie Simmons.</p>
<p><strong>Peter Bundey, GLL Sport Foundation Chair, said:</strong> <em>“There’s still time for talented athletes across the country to apply for our awards and take advantage of a unique opportunity to reach their sporting potential. Previous athletes tell us the awards provide a lifeline to individuals who want to compete at the highest level as well as helping local communities discover the opportunities and enrichment that comes through sport.”</em></p>
<p><strong>GSF supported para tennis player Lily Mills, 23 said</strong>: <em>“I’m really excited about the new round of GSF Awards - for all young athletes out there like me, these awards can make a huge difference to us staying in training and competing at the highest level.”</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Applications are <strong>open until 20 February 2024</strong> via the website portal: <strong><a href="https://www.gllsportfoundation.org/">www.gllsportfoundation.org</a></strong></li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2024-02-06T10:03:00ZChildren’s Mental Health Week - 5 to 11 February 2024Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5977469552024-02-02T17:27:14Z2024-02-02T16:15:00Z<p><strong>Children’s Mental Health Week, from 5 to 11 February, is celebrating its 10th year and organisers hope to encourage more people than ever to support the campaign to ensure no child or young person has to face a mental health problem alone</strong>.</p>
<p>This year's theme is ‘My Voice Matters’. <a href="https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/about/">Place2Be</a> wants to empower children and young people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing.</p>
<ul>
<li>Find <a href="https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/families/#resources">Children's Mental Health Week 2024 resources</a> for children and young people of all ages and parents and carers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.kooth.com/">Kooth</a> offers free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing and mental health support for young people aged 11 to 18</li>
<li><a href="https://brandon-centre.org.uk/">Brandon Centre</a> is a place for young people in Camden aged under 25 to get help with personal challenges from people who are professionally trained. The counselling and psychotherapy service is free and confidential</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/">Every Mind Matters</a> gives helpful tips to support children and young people to stay mentally healthy</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youngminds.org.uk/">Young Minds</a> provides young people with tools to look after their mental health and empower parents, and adults who work with young people, to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives</li>
<li><a href="https://giveusashout.org/get-help/">Shout 85258</a> is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service</li>
<li><a href="https://www.heath-hands.org.uk/youth-wellbeing-project">Youth wellbeing project on Hampstead Heath</a>. This programme aims to promote mental wellbeing by giving participants a chance to engage with nature on Hampstead Heath. You'll take part in activities, such as hands-on conservation sessions, nature-based art activities and forest-school style experiences. <a href="https://www.heath-hands.org.uk/youth-wellbeing-project">Find out more here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nclwaitingroom.nhs.uk/">NCL Waiting Room</a> is a new NHS website, packed with emotional wellbeing and mental health information and resources, which aims to help young people and families, as well as professionals working with them, to find support. <a href="https://www.nclwaitingroom.nhs.uk/">NCL Waiting Room</a> aims to be a 'one-stop shop' for information on mental health services, community groups, emotional wellbeing and self-care resources. It allows young people and their parents or carers to search for, filter and share resources based on their needs and preferences.</li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2024-02-02T16:15:00ZFree Saturday Club with Roundhouse and The PlacePhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5967011272024-01-26T15:51:00Z2024-01-26T15:22:00Z<p><strong>Join the Performance and Theatre Saturday Club for 13 to 16-year-olds at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, and develop your dance and circus skills with professional artists.</strong></p>
<p>In <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/National+Saturday+Club+Flyer+-+The+Place+%26+Roundhouse.pdf/e84a7b25-a4af-5db2-da7c-4ae600c5e357?t=1706282489604" target="">this Saturday Club</a>, which runs until April 2024, you will explore contemporary and creative dance techniques, and learn circus skills such as acrobatics, parkour, and juggling. No previous circus or dance experience is necessary.</p>
<p>Learn to balance, flip and improve your co-ordination, guided by professional tutors. You will also have the opportunity to work towards a final performance piece, to be performed at London Contemporary Dance School at The Place, King's Cross. This is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people and develop your performance skills in a fun and supportive environment.</p>
<p>Club members will also take part in national events, including Masterclasses with leading industry professionals and the Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work in a public exhibition – all for free!</p>
<p>The Saturday Club is run by <a href="https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/visit/">the Roundhouse</a>, in partnership with London Contemporary Dance School at <a href="https://theplace.org.uk/">The Place</a>. It's open to anyone aged 13 to 16 - no previous dance or circus experience needed. </p>
<p>The club runs <strong>every Saturday, from 10.30am to 1.30pm</strong> until 13 April 2024 at <strong>the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933518/National+Saturday+Club+Flyer+-+The+Place+%26+Roundhouse.pdf/e84a7b25-a4af-5db2-da7c-4ae600c5e357?t=1706282489604" target="">Download a flyer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://saturday-club.org/join-a-club/">Complete this online form to sign-up</a> - then just turn-up on the day.</li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2024-01-26T15:22:00ZCould you be Camden's next Youth MP?Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5963921912024-02-22T20:11:49Z2024-01-24T11:58:00Z<p><strong>Young people across Camden go to the polls from 15 to 26 April 2024 to elect a new Camden Youth MP and two Deputy Youth MPs. Could you be Camden's next Youth MP?</strong></p>
<p>Young people aged 13 to 19 who wish to stand as candidates can apply before <strong>5pm on</strong> <strong>Sunday, 3 March </strong>(deadline extended by one week) by filling in the form in <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933512/Youth+MP+Election+-+Candidate+Pack+2024.doc/ff787778-b140-9e45-926a-702cc0df8c83?t=1706114862824" target="">this candidates pack</a>.</p>
<p>Camden's Youth MP and two Deputy Youth MPs will have a two-year term and be the voice for Camden young people, putting forward their views at a local level but also at a regional and national level through the <a href="https://www.byc.org.uk/uk/uk-youth-parliament">UK Youth Parliament</a>, run by the British Youth Council.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Watch</strong>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSYKLsRO398">a short film about what it's like to be a Camden Youth MP and work with Camden Youth Council</a> (length: one minute, 15 seconds)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933515/Youth+MP+Election+2024+-+flyer.pdf/1b0c2e5f-cfcd-7413-ec54-f0368fee522d?t=1706630678852" target="">View or download a flyer</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Your newly-elected Youth MP and Deputy Youth MPs will:</p>
<ul>
<li>lead <a href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/web/camden-rise/camden-youth-council">Camden Youth Council</a></li>
<li>attend regional and national events</li>
<li>attend the <a href="https://www.byc.org.uk/uk/uk-youth-parliament">UKYP</a> national meeting to decide on future campaigns</li>
<li>attend the UKYP event at the House of Commons to debate and vote on national campaigns</li>
<li>meet senior Council officers, councillors and other local decision-makers</li>
<li>visit schools and youth clubs</li>
<li>oversee the progress of the issues outlined by young people at the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSYKLsRO398">Camden Shout Out</a></li>
<li>represent the views of local young people at a range of council and community meetings.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Camden Youth MP Election 2024 is organised by staff in Camden’s Integrated Youth Support Service and local young people. <a href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/web/camden-rise/youth-mp-and-deputy-youth-mps">Find out more here</a>. </p>Philip McCorkell2024-01-24T11:58:00ZFree paddlesport sessions at The Pirate Castle for ages 8 to 17Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5951924072024-01-16T19:30:56Z2024-01-16T16:36:00Z<p><strong>Camden’s iconic boating charity, The Pirate Castle, is delighted to offer opportunities for young Londoners from across the capital to access kayaking, canoeing, fun and adventure on the Regent’s Canal for free</strong>.</p>
<p>This is thanks to funding from the <a href="https://golondon.org.uk/">Go! London Partnership</a> – made up of the Mayor of London, Sport England, the London Marathon Foundation and London Sport. The details of these free sessions are:</p>
<ul>
<li>The free sessions will run on Sundays, 2pm to 3.30pm, from <strong>4 February until 27 October 2024</strong> (including school holidays)</li>
<li>Ideal for beginners</li>
<li>All sessions are run by The Pirate Castle's British Canoeing instructor team</li>
<li>A maximum of 16 spaces are available per session, with <strong>pre-booking essential</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p>The sessions will run from <a href="https://thepiratecastle.org/">The Pirate Castle</a>, Gilbey’s Wharf, Oval Road, London, NW1 7EA. These sessions are targeted at young Londoners aged 8 to 17 who meet Go! London’s eligibility criteria. Email <a href="mailto:info@thepiratecastle.org">info@thepiratecastle.org</a> or call 020 7267 6605 for more information and to book. </p>
<p><strong>Schools and community groups</strong></p>
<p>The Pirate Castle is also offering a limited number of free introductory paddlesport sessions for state schools and voluntary groups from across London throughout 2024. Youth (ages 8 to 17) and young adult (ages 18 to 25) sessions are available, with a maximum group size of 32. Subject to funding and availability. Email <a href="mailto:info@thepiratecastle.org">info@thepiratecastle.org</a> or call 020 7267 6605 for more information and to book. </p>Philip McCorkell2024-01-16T16:36:00ZThe Big Ambition – national survey of children and young peoplePhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5943342092024-01-10T11:05:31Z2024-01-10T11:01:00Z<p><strong>Children and young people in England are invited to have their say in The Big Ambition - a national survey launched by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-ambition/">The Big Ambition</a> aims to hear from children across England on what they think is important.</p>
<p>In the lead-up to the next General Election, the Children’s Commissioner wants to take children’s thoughts, opinions and ideas to decision-makers, to make sure that the Government hears young people’s voices on what they think needs to be done to make children’s lives better in England.</p>
<p>The Big Ambition <a href="https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-ambition/">survey</a> will be open until <strong>Friday 19 January</strong>. It is open to children and young people in England aged 0 to 18.</p>
<p>Parents are also being encouraged to complete the survey for those who may need additional support or on behalf of younger children (under 6) to make sure the needs of early years children are represented too. </p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-ambition/"><strong>Find out more and take part</strong></a></li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2024-01-10T11:01:00ZHoliday opening times for young people’s online wellbeing and mental health supportPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5926954042023-12-15T13:46:58Z2023-12-15T13:25:00Z<p><strong>Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online wellbeing and mental health support for 11 to 18-year-olds. You can <a href="https://www.kooth.com/">sign-up</a> for confidential support through a text-based conversation with a qualified counsellor.</strong></p>
<p>You can also join regular online forums and discussion boards with other young people, read articles written by young people and contribute their own article or short story.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kooth.com/">Kooth</a> has fun and easy-to-use tools to track your moods - what makes you feel relaxed, happy, stressed or upset - and set personal goals.<br />
<br />
Counsellors are available from 12noon to 10pm on week days and from 6pm to 10pm at weekends on a drop-in basis. You can access regular booked online counselling sessions as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Holiday opening times</strong> - During the Christmas and new year break, live chat hours will be 4pm to 8pm on 24, 25 and 26 December, as well as 31 December and 1 January – <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933521/Kooth+holiday+times+2023-4+poster.pdf/211d5786-714b-1179-8252-617728dab66a?t=1702647940964" target="">see poster</a>.</p>
<p>Outside counselling hours, you can message the Kooth team and get support by the next day. <a href="https://www.kooth.com/">Visit Kooth</a> to find out more and sign-up for online support.</p>Philip McCorkell2023-12-15T13:25:00ZCamden Youth Dance Festival - apply by 6pm on Monday 11 DecemberPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5912403842023-12-05T14:31:15Z2023-12-05T14:07:00Z<p><strong>Applications for the Camden Youth Dance Festival close at 6pm on Monday 11 December.</strong></p>
<p>The festival, hosted by <a href="https://theplace.org.uk/">The Place</a> in King's Cross, is an annual celebration of dance by young people across Camden. It’s a fantastic chance for young people from schools and community groups in our local borough to showcase their talent on a professional stage.</p>
<p>Performing for an audience of family and friends on a professional stage is a highlight in the calendar for the participating groups – and it’s a wonderful opportunity for young people to share the passion and enthusiasm that they have gained through participating in dance.</p>
<p>So if you’re interested <strong><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=x9UJ9qEuwEyrU4Os1xwfAN94XEiqvH9Klpg_ACFdjrBUN0VZUFREUlROUk1VREo2TkJQRDhNR0tWTi4u&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0&wdLOR=c9B6B533D-4B00-4FB3-A917-B702FCAAA63E">apply here</a></strong>. Applications close on Monday 11 December at 6pm.</p>
<p>The festival will be taking place at 7pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024 at <a href="https://theplace.org.uk/">The Place</a>, 17 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY.</p>
<p>Dancers must be aged between 11 and 18. Pieces can be up to 7 minutes long, with no more than 25 dancers per group. If you want more information about the festival, please email <a href="mailto:maria.ryan@theplace.org.uk">maria.ryan@theplace.org.uk</a>.</p>Philip McCorkell2023-12-05T14:07:00ZWinter Holiday Activities and Food programme for 5 to 16-year-oldsPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5910953042023-12-15T14:56:15Z2023-12-04T17:15:00Z<p><strong>The Camden Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) winter programme will run from 27 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 and is open for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who live in Camden and are eligible for free school meals</strong>.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://haf.youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk/">programme</a> offers free, fun activities and nutritional education - from learning to make healthy meals, to creative activities, including photography, drama, arts and crafts, and sports such as football and basketball.</p>
<p>A free hot meal is included as part of each day’s activities. The <a href="https://haf.youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk/">Camden HAF programme</a> is co-ordinated by Young Camden Foundation on behalf of Camden Council, with funding from the Department for Education.</p>
<ul>
<li>To find out more and book your places, visit <a href="https://haf.youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk/">haf.youngcamdenfoundation.org.uk</a></li>
<li>For other youth and play programmes over the winter holiday 2023-4, visit our <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/youth-clubs-and-projects">youth clubs and projects web page</a>.</li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2023-12-04T17:15:00ZCamden young people help to launch new report on adolescent healthPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5906601602023-12-01T15:35:43Z2023-12-01T15:04:00Z<p><strong>Camden Council launched its annual health report on adolescent health at an event organised by local young people aimed at raising awareness of the issues they are facing</strong>.</p>
<p>Each year, every Director of Public Health publishes an independent annual report focusing on a particular health and wellbeing issue affecting local communities. This year, their report focuses on adolescent health and the issues that young people are facing in the borough.</p>
<p>The report was officially launched on 28 November at ‘Step into Our Shoes’, an event at LABS in Bloomsbury which was curated by ‘Camden Youth: Tell Them’, a group of local young people aged 16 to 21 to explore young people’s health across the borough and beyond.</p>
<p>Camden Youth: Tell Them co-produced ‘Step into Our Shoes’ as their response to this year's <a href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/adolescent-health-2023">annual public health report</a>. At this event they launched a <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933515/Step+into+Our+Shoes+FINAL.pdf/54cee388-efcf-9555-3062-d8ba5cf402e8?t=1701443561311" target="">graphic novel</a> they created to illustrate key findings from the report and invited local decision-makers and health partners to take a walk-in young people’s shoes and to commit to working together to improve adolescent health in Camden.</p>
<p>Activities at the event included sports, affirmation writing, a word search challenge and audio recordings of young people’s experiences of living in Camden as part of the safety and violence zone. At the long-term conditions zone, young people challenged guests to test their lung capacity as part of an experiment on asthma to map lung capacity in Camden by postcode.</p>
<p>Guests were also asked to vote for which is the most pressing issue for young people’s health in the borough – physical activity, food and healthy weight was voted first, with mental health and safety and violence tied in second place.</p>
<p>Camden Youth: Tell Them also held the Council and partners to account in a lively panel discussion, asking questions including: "What’s the first thing you're going to do after this event to address the findings of the annual public health report?" Other discussions explored ways to improve health and wellbeing for young people in Camden.</p>
<p>Panel members included Kirsten Watters, Camden’s Director for Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Sabrina Francis, Camden’s Cabinet Member for Young People and Culture, Nigel Robinson, the Head of Sports and Physical Activity at the Council, and Chaima Hale, Start Well Clinical Lead for Camden.</p>
<p><strong>Camden Youth: Tell Them said</strong>: <em>"We’re glad that the Council are shining a light on these issues that are so important for us and other people our age. While some of the findings were expected, reading the report showed some of the harsh realities for young people in Camden and the need for urgent change. Through working on Step into Our Shoes we found out more about the services for adolescents in Camden and hope that more young people can find out about them and get the help they need when they need it.</em>"</p>
<p>The creation of the <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/documents/137933392/137933515/Step+into+Our+Shoes+FINAL.pdf/54cee388-efcf-9555-3062-d8ba5cf402e8?t=1701443561311" target="">graphic novel</a> and co-production of the ‘Step into Our Shoes’ event by Camden Youth: Tell Them was part of a paid training programme established by the Council in response to findings in the <a href="https://www.camden.gov.uk/adolescent-health-2023">annual public health report</a>, which highlights the importance of quality training and employment for young people’s health.</p>
<p>Key themes that were discussed at the event included young people's safety, mental health and wellbeing, healthy eating, the cost-of-living crisis, body image and inequalities facing young people.</p>
<p>Over 100 guests attended the event, which included a mix of young people, decision-makers and health partners from Camden.</p>
<ul>
<li>Find out more about <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/emotional-wellbeing">emotional health and wellbeing services and support</a> for young people</li>
<li>Find <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/things-to-do">things to do in Camden</a> for children and young people</li>
<li>Find other ways to <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/get-involved">get involved in the community</a>.</li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2023-12-01T15:04:00ZLocal pupils join Children’s Takeover Challenge 2023Niamh Brookeshttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5896365252023-11-27T15:50:51Z2023-11-24T17:04:00Z<p><strong>Camden schoolchildren have been debating topics such as school meals, mental health, social media, the cost-of-living crisis, and Camden’s diverse community at our annual Takeover Challenge. </strong></p>
<p>The event took place in schools from 20 to 23 November, with local pupils then giving presentations at the Crowndale Centre on Friday 24 November to a panel of senior officers and councillors. Takeover Challenge offers a safe space for young people to express their opinions, challenge preconceptions on topics that matter to them and help shape the council’s policies. </p>
<p>Discussions focused on questions such as the impact of social media on young people's lives, online safety issues and how adults can support children and young people online. Children and young people challenged the room by asking: “If adults find it hard to switch off and stop using their phones, imagine what it is like for children.”</p>
<p>Children and young people also discussed why diversity is important and how the borough can “unite people and speak up for diversity”. The children were asked what they enjoyed most about growing up in an area as diverse as Camden. To which the children answered: “Without diversity, Camden would be dull, bleak and lifeless.” </p>
<p>Further topics included the cost-of-living crisis and its impact on mental health. Children and young people said that “almost half of children worry about the cost-of-living crisis” and the conversation centred on how the borough can further create safe spaces and support for families during this time.</p>
<p>Final debates included how can more young people get support and sustainable food provided at schools. The Mayor, Councillor Nazma Rahman, suggested children and young people help design the school menu.</p>
<p>Certificates of achievement were presented to pupils from Torriano, Brecknock, Kingsgate, Edith Neville and Argyle primary schools, as well as to secondary students from Parliament Hill School. </p>
<p>Camden Youth Council members gave a presentation on healthy relationships on behalf of Acland Burghley School, as well as chairing the event.</p>
<p>Councillor Marcus Boyland, Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children and Families thanked everyone in his closing speech and promised to act on the children’s ideas and feedback.</p>
<p>• Find out <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/get-involved">more information</a> on how to get involved in Camden Youth Council.<br />
• Visit <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/youth-clubs-and-projects">youth clubs and projects</a> to find out more about youth activities and play in Camden.</p>Niamh Brookes2023-11-24T17:04:00ZCamden teacher and author uses his new book to support pupils' literacyPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5893307802023-11-22T14:19:01Z2023-11-22T11:43:00Z<p><strong>Camden author and teacher Andy Scott has been using his own recently-published book to support children's literacy in his school.</strong></p>
<p>Andy's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-Brave-Worlds-First-Superhero/dp/183875508X">Billy the Brave: The World’s First Superhero</a>, which was published in June, is set in the dinosaur era. The story follows Billy Gondwana’s nail-biting quest to rescue his brother from the Jungle of No Return as he battles some of the most deadly creatures on the planet. </p>
<p>As well as being an exhilarating adventure story, the book can also be used as a teaching and learning tool. Andy wrote it to include all the vocabulary, grammar and punctuation from the National Curriculum's Year 1 to Year 6 English Grammar Programme of Study.</p>
<p>During the summer term, each class from Reception to Year 6 at <a href="https://www.rhylprim.camden.sch.uk/">Rhyl Community Primary School</a>, where Andy has been a teacher for three years, based their literacy on Billy the Brave: The World’s First Superhero. The children's work included rewrites of part of the story from an alternative perspective and a missing person poster based on the book.</p>
<p><strong>Andy said:</strong> <em>"My travels and my job definitely inspire me to write. When I was teaching in Asia, I was lucky enough to lead a five-day school trip where we camped in the rainforest. It was like having your very own living classroom. The experiences the children had, and their sheer excitement and enthusiasm, inspired me to choose a jungle as the setting of my first story. It was a trip that neither the children nor I will ever forget."</em></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Billy-Brave-Worlds-First-Superhero/dp/183875508X">Billy the Brave: The World’s First Superhero</a> is available from Amazon, Waterstones, Foyles and all major bookshops. </li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2023-11-22T11:43:00ZYoung people debate social media, mental health and racism at Real Talk eventPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5880152152023-11-13T14:22:40Z2023-11-13T13:08:00Z<p><strong>More than 30 young people discussed their views on the use of social media, mental health and racism during a debate for 16 to 21-year-olds in Camden last Thursday, 9 November</strong>.</p>
<p>The free Real Talk event at the Crowndale Centre, Camden, offered a safe space for young people to express their opinions and challenge preconceptions on topics that matter to them.</p>
<p>Discussions focused on questions such as whether we can be our real selves on social media, if social media has made us more aware of racism in society and whether it affects our mental wellbeing, as well as broader online safety and other health and wellbeing issues, including vaping.</p>
<p>Young people attending came from The Hive Camden, Fitzrovia Youth in Action, Reactive Forum, FWD and Somers Town Youth Centre.</p>
<p>The debate was led by Shape Up, a collective of artists and facilitators, and the event was organised by Camden Council's Children's Integrated Commissioning Team, part of the Council’s Health and Wellbeing Department.</p>
<p>Real Talk, which is an annual event, also offers the chance for young people to have a say in the way local services, such as youth services, education, health, benefits, training and employment, housing and environmental services are delivered or designed.</p>
<p>For more information and support on mental health and wellbeing, visit <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/emotional-wellbeing">camdenrise.co.uk/emotional-wellbeing</a></p>Philip McCorkell2023-11-13T13:08:00ZCamden celebrates Youth Work Week 2023Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5874217232023-11-08T16:32:57Z2023-11-08T14:36:00Z<p><strong>Young people, youth workers and organisations who support young people came together at Camden Town Hall on Tuesday 7 November to celebrate Youth Work Week 2023</strong>.</p>
<p>Stalls showcasing the amazing variety of youth organisations and youth work in Camden were set up on the civic floor of the Town Hall before an event in the Council Chamber, chaired by local young people, which comprised a quiz, speeches, films, spoken word and poetry, singing and music.</p>
<p>The youth conference was organised by Camden's Integrated Youth Support Service and was attended by the Council's own youth centres, community youth and play projects, the Young Camden Foundation, the Roundhouse and local politicians, including the Mayor of Camden.</p>
<p>Guests were shown <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQMGi2FHdhg">a new film</a>, which highlights the huge range of activities and opportunities available for young people in Camden, and also heard about some of the fantastic work going on in our local youth centres, including a recent <a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/newsandblogs/-/blogs/young-people-s-international-volunteering-projects?_com_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.camdenrise.co.uk%2Fnewsandblogs%3Fp_p_id%3Dcom_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26_com_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet_cur%3D1%26_com_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet_delta%3D5">international volunteering programme</a> led by Somers Town Youth Centre.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/camdencouncil/albums/72177720312523610">See more photos from the Youth Work Week event in Camden</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/youth-clubs-and-projects">Find out more about youth and play projects in Camden</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/newsandblogs/-/blogs/real-talk-young-people-s-debate-for-16-to-21-year-olds-in-camden?_com_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.camdenrise.co.uk%2Fnewsandblogs%3Fp_p_id%3Dcom_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26_com_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet_cur%3D2%26_com_liferay_blogs_web_portlet_BlogsPortlet_delta%3D5%26p_r_p_resetCur%3Dfalse">Join our Real Talk debate for young people on Thursday 9 November</a></li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2023-11-08T14:36:00ZFree film and TV training for ages 18+Philip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5874146132023-11-08T09:32:06Z2023-11-08T09:20:00Z<p><strong>Interested in film and TV training? If you’re aged 18 and over and live in Camden, you can apply for a free course and learn from the experts</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Date of course: <strong>21 to 22 November</strong></li>
<li>Venue: to be confirmed (in Camden)</li>
<li>Apply: email <a href="mailto:info@setready.co.uk">info@setready.co.uk</a> by <strong>14 November</strong>. </li>
</ul>Philip McCorkell2023-11-08T09:20:00ZYoung people's international volunteering projectsPhilip McCorkellhttps://www.camdenrise.co.uk/c/blogs/find_entry?p_l_id=137937415&entryId=5871289422023-11-07T10:29:58Z2023-11-06T17:28:00Z<p><strong>Camden's youth service has been helping to empower young people from Camden and across London through ambitious international volunteering programmes</strong>.</p>
<p>The Camden Youth Early Help Team, in collaboration with other youth service providers, embarked on two life-changing international volunteering programmes in South Africa and Morocco this year. These initiatives expanded horizons and nurtured a sense of global citizenship among those who took part.</p>
<p>The first leg took young volunteers from Somers Town Youth Centre to South Africa, partnering with the NW5 Community Project. The second journey led them to Morocco, accompanied by Connect Stars, Power Hub, Active Community Network, and Preston Manor School. Regular fundraising efforts led by the Camden team enabled these experiences and established collaborations with similar London-based projects exploring international volunteering for the first time.</p>
<p>Camden has a history of international volunteering in Portugal, Morocco, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh and the European Parliament. Over 140 young people actively engaged, forming lasting connections with charities abroad. Inspired by these initiatives, young volunteers raised an impressive £25,000 for the two 2023 trips while acquiring invaluable skills.</p>
<p>The projects fostered personal growth, promoted a global perspective and exposed young people to worldwide challenges. They also created lifelong networks, inspiring commitments to social justice and sustainable change.</p>
<p>These Camden-led international volunteering projects have impacted over 3,000 young people and their families, with more than 140 young participants directly benefiting.</p>
<p><strong>Million Hailemariam, Camden Youth Early Help Team Manager, said</strong>: <em>"This experience has spurred personal growth, cultural understanding and a heightened sense of global responsibility among Camden's youth and their peers from across London. These experiences offered a unique opportunity for young participants to collaborate with peers worldwide, honing fundraising skills, and supporting community programmes abroad."</em></p>
<p>Participant <strong>Macy </strong>described it as <em>"a life-changing journey, fostering appreciation and aiding less fortunate children."</em></p>
<p><strong>Kyle 15, from the host organisation in South Africa, added</strong>: <em>"The group from London came as strangers and left as family. Doing volunteering and fun activities with these friends was an extraordinary experience. Lifelong friendships were formed."</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.camdenrise.co.uk/youth-clubs-and-projects">Find out more about youth clubs and projects in Camden.</a></strong></p>Philip McCorkell2023-11-06T17:28:00Z