YMCA Lakeside 2.5 days we’ve had on our Winter Residential at YMCA Lakeside! ❄️🌲

Our adventurous outdoor programme was funded by the National Youth Agency and facilitated by the amazing team at YMCA Lakeside.

The aim of the residential was to challenge our young people, helping them to build confidence, develop emotional resilience, and step outside of their comfort zones. The young people were carefully selected by our youth workers, who felt they would gain meaningful and lasting outcomes from this experience.

Over 2.5 action-packed days they took part in:

✅ Team building
✅ Bushcraft
✅ Hiking
✅ Climbing
✅ Abseiling
✅ The King Swing
…and much, much more!

This wasn’t just a “jolly” or respite for parents. Experiences like this are an important part of the youth work process at YouthAbility. They support social and emotional development, independence, and confidence as our young people transition into adulthood.

We are incredibly proud of every single one of them.

A huge thank you to our volunteer Dawn Huitson and our fantastic peer mentor, who generously gave their time to ensure the young people had a safe, supportive and unforgettable experience.

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