NCS SUMMER2019

INFORMATION PACK

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SUMMER 2019 DATESWAVE 1 - Croyde Bay - 3 Week Model

24th June: Adventure

01st July: Discovery

08th July: Action (Planning & Delivery)

WAVE 2 - Croyde Bay - 3 Week Model

01st July: Adventure

08th July: Discovery

15th July: Action (Planning & Delivery)

WAVE 3 - Croyde Bay - 3 Week Model

08th July: Adventure

15th July: Discovery

22nd July: Action (Planning & Delivery)

WAVE 4 - Croyde Bay - 3 Week Model

15th July: Adventure

22nd July: Discovery

29th July: Action (Planning & Delivery)

WAVE 5 - Croyde Bay - 4 Week Model

22nd July: Adventure

29th July: Discovery

05th August: Action (Planning)

12th August: Action (Delivery)

WAVE 6 - Croyde Bay - 4 Week Model

29th July: Adventure

05th August: Discovery

12th August: Action (Planning)

19th August (Delivery)

WAVE 7 - Croyde Bay - 4 Week Model

05th August: Adventure

12th August: Discovery

19th August: Action (Planning)

26th August (Delivery)

This information pack is

full of useful information

for yourself and your

parent/guardians. It will tell

you everything you need

to know about taking the

next step and undertaking

your National Citizen

Service.

If after reading this you are still unclear about anyparts of the programme

please do contact us. The numbers of the Resonate

Hants coordinators areon the back of your

information pack.We hope you are as

excited as we are aboutthis Summer's NCS

Programme !

I didn’t know surfing was my

favourite sport until I gave it a go.

YOUR NCS PROMGRAMMENCS is made up of three

main sections:

Adventure, Discovery

and Action.

In completing all three

challenges you will:

Try new things

Meet new people

Gain Independence

Build friendships

Make a difference

FREE Sleeping Bag

1 x Hoodie2 x T-shirts

Week 1: ADVENTURE

During your first week of NCS you will spend a week away in Croyde Bay North Devon. Each day you will be challenged in different ways undertaking exciting new activities such as:

• SURFING COASTEERINGCLIMBING – HIGH ROPES PADDLE BOARDING LASER TAGARCHERY TAG ULTIMATE ASSAULT COURSE

You’ll face individual challenges but have the support of team mates to help you overcome any fears you may have. No team will make it through this demanding experience without mastering the art of communication and encouraging one another, making lifelong friends along the way.

During the second week you’ll stay at a local center within Hampshire. This week is based closer to your local community. Individuals and their teams will face the initial challenge of staying in accommodation whilst budgeting and catering for themselves – a real taste of independence. During this week your team will undertake a number of different workshops in order to learn new skills that may help with your social action

project. These workshops could be based on the following:

WEEK 2: DISCOVERY

The MediaSports CoachingMusic Production

The Performing ArtsFood Tech & CookeryPersonal Development

WEEK 3: ACTION During week 3 you will plan and fundraise for your social action. Your leaders will be on hand to help, but it is up to the teams themselves to decide what to do, plan how to do it and present the idea to a panel of experts. Once your team’s idea has been given the go ahead, you will be supported to help develop the skills required to execute your social

action project. Example projects include:

Regenerating gardens

Renovating care homes

Supporting a terminally ill child’s wish

Painting and decorating a children’s

home

Creating a charity single or

promotional video

The delivery part of this week for your social action project is when you put your plan into action. Gardening, recording, painting, decorating, building, and much

much more. This is the part where you make a difference.

*4 Week Model*

If you are completing a 4 week model, you will have a full week dedicated to the planning of your social action, followed by a week of delivery.

GRADUATIONOnce the hard part is all over you’ll be invited back to your graduation in November to celebrate your achievements with your fellow graduates. You’ll receive a signed certificate from The Prime Minister and a free memorabilia book full of photos and memories from the summer. It will be a celebration where you will be entertained and have many videos and photos showcasing your NCS experience.

AMBASSADOR SCHEMEThe NCS journey doesn’t stop there.

As an ambassador you will take your NCS experience to the next level. You will get access to THE OPPORTUNITY HUB - a gateway for graduates to access a range of different opportunities.

Ongoing NCS involvement can enhance skills, help you get work and potentially lead to international travel. Best of all it helps you to keep making a difference to your local community.

WHERE AM I STAYING ?During the first week you’ll be staying in Devon. Your second week will take

place back in Hampshire.

I was dreading camping so much! By the end of the second week I’d asked my Dad to buy me a tent.

GETTING PACKED

Clothing

Thick and thin socks

1 pair of dry trainers

1 pair of wet trainers

Waterproof jacket

Flip flops

Trousers

Shorts

T-Shirts

Jumpers

Hoodies

Pyjamas

Underwear

Swimwear

LUGGAGE

1 large bag

(for traveling)

1 small bag

(for day trips)

Remember this is not a fashion show. Don’t bring your expensive designer clothing. Bring warm and practical clothing.

During the first week, every meal will be provided for you, apart from lunch on Monday whilst traveling to your residential locations. Please bring either a packed lunch in a bag that you can throw away or money so you can buy lunch on route. You will not require any money from this point onwards. However, there will be times when you’ll be given the option to buy ice cream and snacks, therefore feel free to bring a small amount of money if you wish.

We will provide all specialist equipment such as wetsuits, surfboards,

helmets and lifejackets. You only need to bring personal belongings

(if you have your own full length wet suit feel free to bring it). You will be

provided with 1 NCS hoodie and 2 NCS t-shirts and we will expect you to

wear your NCS tops whenever you are outside of your accommodation.

Please take this into consideration when packing. Also consider the

weather closer to the time of your trip.

The weather is changeable so make sure you pack enough warm clothes

MOBILES & ELECTRIC DEVICES

You are allowed to bring your mobile phone and you will be able to use it when activities are NOT taking place. Please note that you will be spending a large amount of time on the beach and/or around water. Your phone will become

solely your responsibility.

Also consider the fact that you will be in the countryside and mobile reception will be very poor. You may want to bring an external battery pack. Again, that will become your responsibility. We do NOT advise that you bring any other electrical equipment. Cameras are optional and again your responsibility.

OTHER ESSENTIALSSUNCREAM!!!Towel & ToiletriesToothpaste & ToothbrushShampoo & Conditioner Shower gel (soap)DeodorantTorch or Head Torch Prescribed medication

NON ESSENTIALSNotepad and pen SunglassesBlister kitGloves Playing cardsInsect repellentBooks or magazinesPainkillersHay fever tablets

Personal Belongings

Suncream

OUR COMMITMENTS We take the safety of our participants very seriously. We work with highly experienced partners,

employ fully trained staff and comply with all relevant legislation. We also require all young people and staff to follow a simple code of conduct.

Highly Experienced Partners

We only work with groups, companies, and individuals that have been recognised by Hampshire County Council as being fully qualified to work with Hampshire Schools and Colleges. We work

only with partners and organisations that can make NCS the most rewarding and valuable experience for our participants.

Fully Trained Staff

During all activities young people are accompanied. Staffing ratios exceed recommended levels at all times, including those specified in the Governments’ ‘Education outside the Classroom’

guidelines. All staff are fully trained in all activities that they deliver.

Compliance with all Relevant Legislation

We comply fully with all relevant legislation and, where appropriate, all of our outdoor activity partners are licensed under the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations 1996. We produce detailed risk assessments for all activities. All staff are trained to identify and mitigate any risks

that arise during the programme.

Participant Responsibilities

Young people are responsible for following our simple code of conduct during their NCS programme. If a young person seriously or persistently breaks this code of conduct then we will

have to ask them to leave. In this eventuality the young person in question will be asked to return home at his or her own cost.

Code of Conduct for Young People

Follow safety rules and the lawOnly leave the site with a leader.

Staff must know where you are at all timesSleeping arrangements are single sex only

No alcohol or illegal drugs Respect and include other people

Challenge yourself (in other words, take part!)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSteps to sign upThe quickest and easiest way to secure your place is to sign up online at:www.resonatehants.org

Click on the sign up tab you’llbe able to complete the applicationform and pay online. Alternatively you can post your application to theaddress on the back of this guidewith your early bird discount of £35 or £50 payment. Cheques made payable to Resonate Hants LTD

Does NCS cost me anything?Yes. To successfully register for aplace on NCS you must include anon-refundable booking fee of £35 (early bird discount) or £50.The total worth of this government funded programme is in excess of £1500. If, due to personal circumstances you cannot afford the initial fee, you can contact us for help.

Are all costs included?Yes - during weeks 1 and 2 meals are provided. All costs are included and you do not need to bring any money. However, there may be some opportunities to buy ice creams, sweets, snacks, etc. so you are welcome to bring some cash if you want to. We suggest a maximum of £20. In week 3, it will become your responsibility to get to your regional hub site and provide your lunch.

Where will I stay at night?During week 1 you will be staying in Croyde Bay, Devon, camping at Ruda Holiday Park EX33 1NP, 2 nights in bunkhouses at the Ultimate Adventure Center, Bideford, North Devon EX39 5AP. We are currently sourcing local accommodation for week 2 and will announce this as soon as possible.

How will I travel during NCS?During weeks 1 and 2 participants will travel to and from the residential by coach from designated drop off points. During week 3 or 4 participants will be responsible for their own travel to a local hubsite.

Can this count towards my Duke of Edinburgh Award?Yes, NCS can count towards certain parts of the Duke of Edinburgh award. The social action days in week 3 count towards the volunteering part of the award for Bronze, Silver and Gold. However you will be required to engage in regular volunteering after NCS for a number of months.

For further details about how much volunteering you need to complete for Duke of Edinburgh, and the evidence you need to gather, please check with your Duke of Edinburgh leader. In order for NCS to count towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award you need to register separately at dofe.org at least 3 months before your programme.

What happens if I am homesick?Should you become homesick our main concern will be your long-term happiness. We will discuss the issue with you and with your parent/guardian and do all we can to help you complete your NCS programme.

Special needsThe NCS programme is an inclusive scheme. If there are issues you’re afraid will get in the way of you taking part, or getting the most from the NCS experience, then please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

For more FAQs visit resonatehants.org

Contact InformationResonate Hants . Watermill Studios . 48 Middlebridge Street .

Romsey. SP5 1NH

Office Telephone: 07853 664082

enquiries@resonatehants.co.uk

WWW.RESONATEHANTS.CO.UK

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