greenwich summer brochure 2012

FREE summer courses for 10-19 year olds

July - August 2012

020 7247 7900 www.futureversity.org

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To find out about free Futureversity courses for young people in

other London boroughs, visit www.futureversity.org

Welcome to

FUTUREVERSITY

Want to see what it’s like to work in an investment bank? How about

trying your hand at building an app? At Futureversity we provide

loads of courses and activities for young people to help them get

ahead in life - all run by industry professionals and completely FREE!

This year in Greenwich there are over 40 FREE summer courses

up for grabs for 10-19 year olds - or 25 year olds with learning

disabilities or difficulties (LDD) - in a whole range of subjects.

Don’t miss out! This booklet tells you about all our Greenwich

courses, when they’re on and how to apply for them.

We’re making it happen - now all YOU have to do is discover

your talent!

Cllr Jackie Smith,

Cabinet Member for Children & Young People

‘The Royal Borough of Greenwich is delighted to be

funding another exciting summer programme for

young people. Each summer, thousands of young

people take the opportunity to learn new skills and

to express their creative talents and aspirations.

‘This year’s programme is being provided in partnership with

Futureversity, who have a proven track record in running courses and

activities across the country. I am sure that you will find plenty in this

programme to interest, excite and challenge you.’

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5 Arts and fashion

5 T-shirt printing and baseball cap design5 Intro to urban art5 Experimental painting on canvas for beginners5 Fashion drawing and illustration5 Bath bombs and soap making5 Drawing for architecture and interior design

6 - 7 Business and careers

6 The Junior Apprentice6 Money Twist7 Set up a creative business7 Public speaking and presentation master class7 Telephone techniques7 Working in the City (The Brokerage)7 How to be the ideal applicant (hosted by Credit Suisse)7 Intro to investment banking (Barclays)

8 - 9 Digital Media, Film and Photography

8 Creative photography9 Intro to filmmaking9 Careers in radio DJ and production9 Graphic design9 Intro to digital photography and Photoshop9 Build your own Smart phone app9 So you think you can act? (Season 2)

10 - 11 Music and Performing Arts

10 Glee Club (singing)10 Join a street dance crew11 Writing to perform 11 Contemporary dance11 Audition and drama skills11 Learn to play guitar and sing11 Puppetry play: Make a play in a week* 11 Making movement: Make a play in a week*

SUMMER

COURSE LIST

EVERYONE on a Futureversity course gets a certificate, but courses with this symbol also offer an accreditation, which is nationally recognised by most employers and educational institutions. Looks great on your CV!

The symbols, what

do they mean?

Most of our courses for young people up to 19 years old are also open to young people with learning disabilities and difficulties (LDD) up to aged 25.

* Only for young people with complex needs that have physical, sensory and learning disabilities.

25 years LDD

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All our staff have been checked in accordance with the Council’s safeguarding policies.

313 Skills for life

13 Young Master Chef13 Cake making13 Cake making and decoration13 CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene13 Make-up and beauty therapy13 First Aid at work (Full HSE)

14 Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing

14 Pony mornings*14 Swimming lessons (aged 10-12)15 Gymnastics15 Swimming lessons (aged 13-19)15 Brazilian dance15 Archery15 Fencing15 FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football

1. Find the courses you’re interested in and check out the age range, dates and

details on the relevant page.

2. Once you’ve picked your courses, fill in the enrolment form at the back or in a

separate PDF and pop it in the post or visit www.futureversity.org to enrol online.

3. Be patient! We’ll let you know if you have a place on the course up to five weeks

after you enrol (but we’ll try to make it sooner!)

4. If you have a place but can’t attend, you MUST let us know so we can give your

precious place to another young person.

5. Get set for a fantastic Futureversity summer!

SEIZE THE SUMMER

IN 5 EASY STEPS!

ARTS AND FASHION

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AF06 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)




AF02 / 10-15 years

Drawing for architecture and interior design

Fashion drawing and illustration

Experimental painting on canvas for beginners

On this hands-on course for aspiring interior designers, architects and fine artists, you’ll draw buildings and learn how the professionals illustrate perspective, materials and colour.week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

This is a great course for fashion students or those who just want to improve their drawing skills. You’ll explore fashion illustration, experiment with different materials and create your own portfolio of work.week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

Make your very own gorgeous smelling bath products! Using raw ingredients suitable for different skin types, you’ll create your own soaps, bath bombs, face masks, lip balm and body scrubs.week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

Unleash your potential on canvas! This course will give beginners and more experienced artists the chance to learn new techniques and have a go at drawing and painting on canvas. week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

The focus of this course will be on creating pieces of art that represent you and your community. Using various different kinds of paint, you’ll be able to learn more about street art and work together on an impressive collaborative mural! All levels of experience welcome.week 4: Mon 13-Fri 17 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: YMCA Thames Gateway, Antelope Road, SE18 5PQ

Bath bombs and soap making

Intro to urban artT-shirt printing and baseball cap design

AF01 / 10-12 years

A fun and creative course for those who love art and design. You’ll use the latest computer software to work on your own designs, then learn how to display them on T-shirts and caps - making shop-quality fashion for free!week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Rd, SE18 1QF

BUSINESS AND CAREERS

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BC02 / 10-12 years

Arm yourself with money skills! On this course you’ll work with experts from MyBnk, an organisation that teaches you how to handle your money - and make it last. You’ll look at different aspects of money matters, including interest rates and ethical banking.week 5: Thur 23 Aug (1 day)time: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

Money Twist

BC01 / 10-12 years

Want to make it in the world of business and online journalism? On this course you’ll be given your own budget to produce an online campaign in just five days. Can you do it? Will you be named the Junior Apprentice? You’re HIRED!week 3: Mon 6-Fri 10 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Valley Central Youth Hub (CACT), The Valley, Charlton Athletic Stadium, Floyd Road, SE7 8BL

The Junior Apprentice

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BC06 / 16-19 yearsBC05 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)

Working in the City (The Brokerage)

Calling all fashion designers, musicians, writers and filmmakers! If you dream of working for yourself doing what you love, come to this 1-day course to turn your vision into a viable business idea. week 2: Wed 1 Aug (1 day)time: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Woolwich Common Youth Hub (CACT), Block Two, Nightingale Place, Woolwich Common Estate, SE18 4HX

Find out what it takes to work in the City! You’ll visit investment banks and law and accountancy firms around Bank and take part in activities, including a trading game and a mock interview! week 5: Thur 23 & Fri 24 Aug (2 days)time: 10am-4pmvenue: The Brokerage Citylink 65 London Wall, EC2M 5TU

This accredited course will teach you how to communicate effectively on the phone, using it as a sales tool and dealing with difficult customers. A fantastic addition to your CV!week 5: Mon 20-Wed 22 Aug (3 days)time: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

Telephone techniques

Set up a creative business

BC08 / 16-19 years

Join the Investment Banking division of Barclays to experience trading! Shadow real traders and find out how Barclays helps investors, companies and governments achieve their objectives.week 5: Wed 22-Fri 24 Aug (3 days)time: 8.30am-5pmvenue: Barclays 10 South Colonnade E14 4PU

An introduction to Investment Banking (Barclays)

BC04 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)

Public speaking and presentation master class

A fun workshop that will teach you how to deliver presentations with confidence. This 1-day course will give you the tools you need to express yourself with ease in all kinds of situations - even in those dreaded interviews! week 3: Tues 7 Aug (1 day)time: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Langhorne IT Centre & Créche (Charlton Triangle Homes) Springfield Grove, SE7 7TL

BC07 / 16-19 years

How to be the ideal applicant (hosted by Credit Suisse)

On this 3-day course with leading financial services provider Credit Suisse, you’ll learn about the business and gain vital career tips. You’ll even get a chance to speak to current employees! week 4: Wed 15-Fri 17 Aug (3 days)time: 2-4.30pmvenue: Credit Suisse One Cabot Square E14 4QJ

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DIGITAL MEDIA, FILM AND

PHOTOGRAPHY

DM01 / 10-12 years

On this course you’ll be taught by an expert how to take great photos with a professional camera. You’ll also get to have a go at manipulating them on Photoshop to make them even better!week 4: Mon 13-Fri 17 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: YMCA Thames Gateway, Antelope Road, SE18 5PQ

Creative photography

DIGITAL MEDIA, FILM AND

PHOTOGRAPHY

9DM02 / 10-12 years

Make a short film in a week with professional filmmakers! You’ll create a storyboard, develop a script and learn how to use cameras, lighting and editing software in a fun environment.week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre, The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6ES

Intro to filmmaking

DM03 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)

Careers in radio DJ and production

Greenwich’s first youth radio station, Fresh FM, is hosting this course. You’ll work with professionals to create and broadcast your own radio show as you get to grips with production equipment.week 4: Mon 13-Fri 17 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre, The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6ES


Intro to digital photography and Photoshop

Ever wanted to be a whizz with a quality digital SLR camera? This course will teach you how to use one and show you how to make the best of your images using Photoshop. week 3: Mon 6-Fri 10 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Langhorne IT Centre & Créche (Charlton Triangle Homes), Springfield Grove, SE7 7TL


Build your own Smartphone app

Make your very own app and have it installed on your mobile by the end of the course to take home and develop! Participants on this course must have basic coding experience.week 2: Mon 30 Jul-Fri 3 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Valley Central Youth Hub (CACT), The Valley, Charlton Athletic Stadium, Floyd Road, SE7 8BL


On this course, you’ll create flyers and posters using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, format images and text, create layouts and prepare artwork for print. Suitable for beginners. week 2: Mon 30 July-Fri 3 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: Valley Central Youth Hub (CACT), The Valley, Charlton Athletic Stadium, Floyd Road, SE7 8BL

Graphic designDM07 / 13–19 years (25 years LDD)

So you think you can act? Well, why not give it a go! You’ll learn different drama techniques on this 2-week course and create a film of your final performance in front of a live audience at the end.wk 1&2: Mon 23 July-Fri 3 Aug (2 weeks)time: 12-4.30pmvenue: YMCA Thames Gateway, Antelope Road, SE18 5PQ

So you think you can act?(Season 2)

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MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

MP01 / 10-15 years

Join this Glee Club and give Will Schuester’s group a run for its money! You’ll be acting, dancing and singing on this fun course - and you’ll even get to show off your talents in a final performance at the end of the week. week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-2pmvenue: Thomas Tallis School (GLL), 154 Kidbrooke Park Rd, SE3 9PX

Glee Club (singing)MP02 / 10-12 years

On this beginning’s course you’ll learn some cool hip-hop, breaking and locking moves, then end the week with a fantastic ‘street dance crew’ performance!week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre, The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6ES

Join a street dance crew

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MP04 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)

It’s show time! Have a ball while you learn some contemporary dance routines. This is a great chance for both guys and girls to get fit while you enjoy yourself.week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-2pmvenue: Academy Performing Arts (GLL) Artillery Square, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, SE18 6ST

Contemporary dance



MP07 / 10-14 years*

MP08 / 15-18 years*

Work with professional writers to hone your writing skills for plays, dialogues or spoken word poetry - then perform your piece at the end of the week! A great opportunity to learn about story writing.week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre, The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6ES

Brush up on your singing, acting and dance skills and prepare yourself for scary auditions! This course, run by professional actors, will teach you how to get the roles you want and you’ll even have a mock audition at the end.week 4: Mon 13-Fri 17 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre, The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6ES

This course is for 10-14 year olds with complex needs that have physical, sensory and learning disabilities. Working with professionals, you’ll make a play for puppets and perform it at the end. Access and transport needs will be discussed with you prior to the course.week 4: Mon 13-Fri 17 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre 43 WhiteHorse Rd E1 0ND

This course is for 15-18 year olds with complex needs that have physical, sensory and learning disabilities. You’ll devise and perform a brand new play. Access and transport needs will be discussed with you prior to the course.week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre 43 WhiteHorse Rd E1 0ND

Writing to perform

Audition and drama skills

Puppetry play: make a play in a week

Making movement: make a play in a week


Learn to play guitar & singWhy settle for air guitar when you could play a real one? On this beginners course you’ll get to grips with chords and learn three new songs by the end of the week. How cool is that?week 2: Mon 30 July-Fri 3 Augtime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: Avery Hill Youth Club (CACT), Anstridge Road, Eltham SE9 2LL

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SKILLS FOR LIFE

SKILLS FOR LIFE

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SL02 / 10-12 years

Learn how to make a different scrumptious cake every day. From chocolate cake to gingerbread, you’ll try your hand at lots of treats - and see just how popular you can be when you take them away to share with friends!week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

Cake making

SL01 / 10-15 years

SL03 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)SL06 / 16-19 years (25 years LDD)

Give Gordon Ramsay a run for his money! Show off your cooking skills as you learn about food hygiene, nutrition and health and safety. You’ll be in competition with each other as you don your chef whites and work your magic. Once you arrive at the venue you’ll travel to a special kitchen in Dartford.week 1: Mon 23-Fri 27 Jultime: 11am-4.30pmvenue: YMCA Thames Gateway, Antelope Road, SE18 5PQ

Get hands-on training in cake making, baking and decorating. You’ll bake delicious traditional cakes and learn modern and impressive cake decorating techniques, including sugar ice sculpting. Yum!week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

Accidents can happen at any time and people can be taken ill anywhere. This accredited first aid course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with all kinds of emergencies.week 4: Mon 13-Wed 15 Aug (3 days)time: 11am-5pmvenue: YMCA Thames Gateway, Antelope Road, SE18 5PQ

Young Master Chef

Cake making and decorationFirst Aid at work (Full HSE)

SL05 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)

Make-up and beauty therapy Find out about the secrets of beauty therapy on this introductory course. You’ll learn about make-up, skin care, waxing and threading. A great first step to a career in all things beauty!week 3: Mon 6-Fri 10 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: Mascalls Meeting Rooms (Charlton Triangle Homes), off Victoria Way, Charlton, SE7 7TT

SL04 / 13-19 years (25 years LDD)

Certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), this 1-day training course addresses the food safety and hygiene needs of the catering, manufacturing and retail sectors. Participants will complete a multiple choice exam at the end.week 2: Mon 30 July (1 day)time: 11am-5pmvenue: Woolwich Common Youth Hub (CACT), Block Two, Nightingale Place, Woolwich Common Estate, SE18 4HX

CIEH Level 2 Food HygieneA

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SPORTS, FITNESS AND WELLBEING

SF01 / 10-15 years

It’s summer and what better time to develop your confidence in the water? On this course for 10-15 year olds, you’ll be taught to swim by a qualified instructor and, by the end, will be working towards basic swimming awards. Go for it! (Olympic Sport)week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 10-11amvenue: Eltham Centre (GLL), 2 Archery Road, Eltham, SE9 1HA

Swimming lessons 10-25 years*

This fun course is only for young people with physical and learning disabilities and difficulties (LDD) and will teach you how to ride and care for a horse. Please book directly on the number or email address below. (Paralympic Sport)dates: Thurs 26 July, 2 Aug, 9 Augtime: 10.30am-12.30pmvenue: New Lodge Centre, Mottingham Lane, SE9 4RWcontact: Hilary Crawford, 020 8851 6447 (leave a message) or email [email protected]

Pony mornings

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SF03 / 16-19 years (25 years LDD)

On this fun course for 16-19 year olds, you’ll learn how to swim in a safe environment with a qualified teacher. By the end of the week, you’ll be working towards basic swimming awards and feeling pretty proud! (Olympic Sport)week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-12pmvenue: Eltham Centre (GLL), 2 Archery Road, Eltham, SE9 1HA

Swimming lessons

SF02 / 10-12 years




Do you dream of being an Olympic gymnast? Well, here’s your chance to improve your moves. This course will put you through your paces and help you to break through your limitations. (Olympic Sport)week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 4-6pmvenue: Thomas Tallis School (GLL), 154 Kidbrooke Park Rd, SE3 9PX

Have fun while you work out with this high energy dance class, using moves from Salsa, Latin and Samba. Get fit as you get those hips moving!week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Thomas Tallis School (GLL), 154 Kidbrooke Park Rd, SE3 9PX

En garde! Learn sword fighting traditions, techniques and tactics and take part in a swash-buckling tournament at the end of the week! (Olympic Sport)week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 2-4.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

Held at the club training ground, Charlton Athletic, this course will teach you the principles and practice of coaching young footballers and managing a local team. You’ll learn about safety, ethics and coaching style.week 5: Tues 21-Fri 24 Aug (4 days)time: 10am-4pmvenue: Charlton Athletic Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, SE9 2JR

Gymnastics

Brazilian dance

Fencing

FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football


ArcheryHistorically used in hunting and combat, archery is now fiercely competed at Olympic level. On this accredited course you’ll learn how to use a bow and arrow and test your focus as you try to hit the bullseye! (Olympic Sport)week 5: Mon 20-Fri 24 Augtime: 11am-1.30pmvenue: Plumstead Manor School, Ancona Road, SE18 1QF

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ABOUT FUTUREVERSITY

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Visit www.futureversity.org for more information

Futureversity believes all young people have the potential to be extraordinary. We are an award-winning charity offering inspiring free courses to help them develop the skills and self-belief they need to make the most of their lives.

Working in partnership with businesses, organisations and local authorities, our courses open young people up to new possibilities and give them real experience of careers and activities that would otherwise be beyond their reach. Our work has been proven to raise aspirations, reduce local youth crime, break down racial tensions and get unemployed young people into sustained work or training.

Founded as Tower Hamlets Summer University in 1995, we rebranded to Futureversity in 2010 to reflect both the range of our programmes and our work outside the borough. We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich this year and look forward to working with more young people who live, work or study in the borough over the coming years.

SUPPORT US

With well over 1 million young people now unemployed there has never been a more crucial time to invest in our work. With little statutory funding, we are increasingly reliant on donations from those who want to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people. Find out about the different ways you can help fund our courses at www.futureversity.org/donate

Every donation, big or small, counts.

‘Futureversity was my X-Factor,’ Dizzee Rascal, Futureversity Patron

All information was correct at time of going to print. For up-to-date information, visit www.futureversity.org

FUTUREVERSITY

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Registered company number: 2017713

Registered charity number: 1048822

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