Concordia Youth & Childrens Programme
A programme of cross-community residentials to be run in 2010 / 11, for children and young people from local groups in the North Down, Ards and Down Districts.
Planned youth programmes Jan - March 2011
21-23 Jan, Street Art/Dance
4 - 6 Feb, Adult leader training programme
5th Feb, Getting to know you Day
11-13 Feb, Music Programme
25-27 Mar, Street Art/Dance
11-13 Mar, Sports/Outdoor activities
26th Mar, Street Art/Dance Day Programme
25th Mar, Outdoor pursuits prog
It will include:
A series of residential weekends and midweeks at Glebe House for making new friends and discovering new things.
The exchange of views, exploring similarities and differences through joint activities, developing a sense of our shared community, history and cultural heritage.
The buliding of relationships between community groups working with young people.
Training for local youth leaders in good community relations with young people.
The programme will be planned with each group to match ages, needs and interests.
There is also a cross-border element with series of residentials in Carlingford for those involved in the Youth programme
It will be delivered by Glebe House staff and volunteers, with community leaders and some external facilitation.