NCS SUMMER INFORMATION

PACK

WAVE 1 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping 25th June: Get Active

02nd July: Get Involved09th July: Make a Difference (Planning &

Delivery)

WAVE 2 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping 02nd July: Get Active

09th July: Get Involved16th July: Make a Difference (Planning &

Delivery)

WAVE 3 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping 09th July: Get Active

16th July: Get Involved23rd July: Make a Difference (Planning &

Delivery)

WAVE 4 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping & Truro, Cornwall, Dorms

16th July: Get Active23rd July: Get Involved

30th July: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery)

WAVE 5 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping & Truro, Cornwall, Dorms

23rd July: Get Active30th July: Get Involve

06th August: Make a Difference (Planning & Delivery)

WAVE 6 - Croyde Bay, Devon, Camping30th July: Get Active

06th August: Get Involve13th August: Make a Difference (Planning &

Delivery)

Don’t hesitate to book your

SUMMER 2018 DATESI’d do it all again in a heartbeat!

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 any

parts of the programme

please do contact us. The

numbers of the Resonate

Hants coordinators are

on the back of your

information pack.

We hope you are as

excited as we are about

this summer’s NCS

programme!

NCS is made up of three main sections:

Get Active, Get Involved and Make a difference.

In completing all three challenges you will:

Try new things

Meet new people

Gain Independence

Build friendships

Make a difference

YOUR NCS PROMGRAMME

I didn’t know surfing was

my favourite sport until I

gave it a go.

WEEK 1: GET ACTIVEDuring your first week of NCS you

will spend a week away in Cornwall

or Devon. Each day you will be

challenged in different ways by

undertaking exciting new activities such as:

SurfingCoasteering

Paddle BoardingClimbing

Mountain Biking

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

experiencing without mastering

the art of communication and

encouraging one another, making

lifelong friends along the way.

During the second week you’ll stay at Norman Court in West Tytherley. 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 skills that may help you with your social action project. These workshops could be based on any of the following:

The MediaSports CoachingMusic ProductionThe Performing ArtsFood Tech & CookeryPersonal Development

WEEK 2: GET INVOLVED

FREESleeping Bag

1 x Hoodie2 x T-shirts

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

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.

GRADUATIONOnce the hard part is over you’ll be invited back to your graduation mid September 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.

WEEK 3: MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The NCS journey doesn’t stop there.

As an Ambassador you will take your NCS experience to the next level. You will getaccess to The Opportunity Hub - a gatewayfor graduates to access a range of different opportunities.

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

AMBASSADOR SCHEME

During the first week you’ll be staying in

Cornwall or Devon. Your second week

will take place at Norman Court in West

Tytherley.

I was dreading camping so

much! By the end of the

second week I’d asked my

Dad to buy me a tent.

WHERE AM I STAYING ?

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.

You will be camping at times so make sure you pack enough warm

clothes so you don’t get cold. We are also going to give you a free

sleeping bag to keep for future camping expeditions.

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 Smaller bag

(For day trips)

GETTING PACKED

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 the

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.

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 will also be camping so please be aware that you may not be able to charge your phone. 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 ESSENTIALS

SUNCREAM!!!

Towel & Toiletries

Toothpaste & Toothbrush

Shampoo & Conditioner

Shower gel (soap)

Deodorant

Torch or Head Torch

Prescribed medication

NON ESSENTIALS

Notepad and pen

Sunglasses

Blister kit

Gloves

Playing cards

Insect repellent

Books or magazines

Painkillers

Hay fever tablets

MOBILES & ELECTRIC DEVICES

Personal Belongings

Suncream

Don’t let the best summer ever pass you

by!

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 are based in education and thus ensure that 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!)

Don’t let the best summer ever pass you

by!

Steps 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 £1400. 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 or Truro, Cornwall, sleeping in dorms at Truro School TR1 1TH. During week 2 you will be in bunkhouses on the grounds of Norman Court in West Tytherley. These facilities have tennis courts, a swimming pool, playing fields and a sports hall for you to use in your free time during the day and in the evenings.

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 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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Contact InformationResonate Hants . Norman Court . West Tytherley . SP5 1NH

Office Telephone: 01980 322 322

enquiries@resonatehants.co.uk

WWW.RESONATEHANTS.ORG

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