THIS SUMMERThree Rivers

South Oxhey, Rickmansworth, Abbots Langley, Mill End, West Hyde & Maple Cross

Coming soon JULY 2013

What is National Citizenship Service

The ‘NCS’ is a fun and challenging personal and social development

programme, which will help participants to become confident and

socially active young adults.

Who’s it for?

• Year 11 & 12 students who have reached their 16th Birthday by 31st August 2013 (Young people with a disability may be older)

• For young people who live or go to school in Three Rivers

• For young people who will benefit the most from this type of experience

• For young people who want to have something special to put on application forms or on a UCAS personal statement.

What’s in it for you?

• Have fun

• Make new friends

• Meet inspirational athletes

• Gain new skills and discover your talent

• Improve your confidence and self-esteem

• Expand your horizons

• Make a difference!

• We will provide experienced staff to support you

• Fun, engaging training

• Access to inspirational sporting heroes

• City & Guilds Qualification

• Certificates to recognise your achievements

• Your CV developed with help from top employers

• Graduation ceremony to celebrate your success!

What can you expect from us?

What will you do?

• 2 action packed residentials

• Plan and deliver an exciting community action project

• Make a difference in your community

• Raise the profile of the brilliant stuff that young people get up to!

Dates

• Phase One: Weekly Group Meeting / Induction Days

• Phase Two: Five Day Activity Residential - 15th July to 19th July

• Phase Three: Five Day Local Residential - 22nd July to 26th July

• Phase Four: One week (non residential) - 29th July to 2nd August

• Phase Five: 30 hour Social Action Project - 5th August to 9th August

• Celebration Event – Autumn 2013

A bit more detail

• Phase One: InductionYoung people will meet their team, and complete a personal development plan.

• Phase Two: Five Day Activity ResidentialA week packed full of team-building, problem-solving and challenging outdoor activities at a residential centre in Green Park, Buckinghamshire.

• Phase Three: Five Day Local ResidentialA week spent at Hudnall Park, Hertfordshire, planning a community project, developing skills and meeting with inspirational people and organisations,

• Phase Four: One week Full-time (non residential)Time spent planning a social action project for your area.

• Phase Five: 1 week maxDelivery of a 30 hour social action project for the benefit of the local community.

…and then we’ll have a party to celebrate your success! Finally

How much will it cost?The cost for participating is absolutely FREE

We will require a £50 deposit which will be immediately refunded after the successful completion of the project!

For further information please contact

Pauline Butcher (Team Leader – Three Rivers)pauline.butcher@hertfordshire.gov.uk01442 454 06007769 648 524

Stuart Scarrott (Youth Work Development Worker)stuart.scarrott@hertfordshire.gov.uk01442 454 06007500 033 988