Big summer for Norfolk teens

News story published: 10 March 2011

Norfolk’s teens are being invited to take part in a unique summer challenge to build skills and train as community leaders.

One Big Summer is a national initiative aimed at 16-year-olds to help broaden their horizons and make a difference in local communities.

Over a three-week period, participants will take part in residential camps and adventure activities as well as undertake voluntary work in the community.

It is being managed in Norfolk by a group of local organisations including Norfolk Constabulary.

Project Manager Gavin Coe said: “One Big Summer is a fantastic way for 16 year olds to spend part of their summer holiday, they will take part in residential camps in and out of Norfolk, gain key skills, qualifications and then complete 30 hours' of volunteering to make it through to the big graduation event.”

The packed programme costs just £99 per person, with funding available for those with families on a low income.

Jackie Thornton Community Sports Foundation Funding Manager adds “We will be looking for community groups to come forward with projects and activities they want help with then the young people will decide if and how they can support the groups.”

One Big Summer is part of the governments Big Society initiaitive, supporting young people from all backgrounds to work together, take on new challenges and make a difference

For further information visit http://www.onebigsummer.org.uk or keep up to date on Facebook - One Big Summer – National Citizen Service or call Community Sports Foundation on 01603 761122.