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NCS
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SUMM E R
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NCS National Citizen Service Phase 1: Adventure
Personal Challenge THE PROGRAMME
This booklet is full of essential information for the 2018
Getting to know their team
NCS Summer Experience including how to prepare
while completing challenges
yourself and your teenager for the journey ahead. We’ve Phase 1 – Adventure 3-4
in the great outdoors
broken down each part to provide you with a list of what,
where, when and how. Phase 2 – Discovery 5-6
Phase 2: Discovery
Phase 3 – Social Action 7
Team Challenge
Who are we? Learning new skills and creating
Phase 4 – Celebration 8
The Challenge is a registered charity founded in 2009. a project to showcase to friends
and family
We are the largest provider of National Citizen Service
(NCS) in England. Our mission is to design and deliver
programmes that bring people together to develop their Our Promise 9
confidence and skill in understanding and connecting
with others. Phase 3: Social Action
FAQs 10
Real Challenge
Bringing all of their newly learnt skills
together over this two-part final phase
Looks great on UCAS applications
Build the skills employers really value Phase 4: Beyond NCS
Celebration
Let them Discover interests without the
fear of failure! Joining a network of over 400,000
other young people who have
successfully completed NCS.
give them Access to amazing NCS graduate Their Next Challenge begins here.
opportunities
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Phase 1: Adventure What do we provide? The kit list: What to bring?
Their Personal Challenge
• All transport which is required between the THE BAG: 1 compact bag of luggage, preferably softshell.
group meeting points and the programme.
THE ESSENTIALS – CLOTHES THE ESSENTIALS - ADDITIONS & TOILETRIES
• All outdoor specialist equipment, from wetsuits • T-shirts and/or thermal base layers. If you • A packed lunch for the first day
to harnesses and any safety equipment they have an NCS T-shirt bring it along, but don’t • Day bag (30L rucksack)
might need. worry if you don’t have one
The first phase of NCS allows young people to develop • Water bottle
leadership and teamwork skills. They will get to know their • Experienced and qualified outdoor instructors to • Sweatshirts or jumpers • Towel
guide and support them through each challenge. • Warm layers (ideally fleece as some of our • Toiletries: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste,
teammates and take part in challenging outdoor activities adventures include an overnight camping trip!)
• Accommodation, bedding and catering. shampoo, deodorant etc.
such as canoeing, hiking and rock climbing. • Thick and thin socks for walking
THE PROGRAMME – PHASE 1: ADVENTURE
• A high ratio of programme staff. We ensure • Prescribed medication (if needed)*
• 2 pairs of trousers for walking: tracksuit bottoms, • Small first aid supplies, for example:
there is one adult to every 13 young people
‘combats’, hiking trousers but not jeans. painkillers, hay fever tablets, plasters.
to mentor them and support their needs
• Waterproof trousers • Sunscreen and insect repellent
throughout the programme.
• Trousers/ jeans/ shorts etc. for wearing • Spending money: If they would like to bring
The facts during downtime. spending money there is a £10 maximum
How long? Where and When? • 2 pairs of sturdy trainers or walking/ for sweets and treats.
Check your timetable hiking boots (one pair that can get wet). • Electrical chargers: please note availability
for meeting points and • A waterproof jacket may be limited, or not available, at site when
residential details. All of our • Underwear camping or within shared accommodation.
accommodation provided will • Pyjamas/ nightwear • Personal belongings are NOT covered by
Nights
2
Days
be single gender. • Sunhat and sunglasses our insurance, we recommend that you
3 • Swimwear and board shorts/gym shorts - leave any valuables at home.
please note, swimming is not a compulsory
activity; we will never ask young people to
swim if they don’t want to.
• Any religious headwear must be able to fit
comfortably beneath any safety equipment
such as a helmet. If you have any concerns,
please contact us.
*As standard, The Challenge does not accept responsibility for
any medication that a young person brings on NCS. This includes
administering medication. Please see our consent statement for Got a kit question? Visit our website FAQs
more information. If there needs to be an exception for the young
person or if you have any concerns, please contact us.
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Phase 2: Discovery What do we provide? The kit list: What to bring?
Their Team Challenge
• All transport which is required between the THE BAG: 1 compact bag of luggage, preferably softshell.
group meeting points and the programme.
THE ESSENTIALS – CLOTHES THE ESSENTIALS - ADDITIONS & TOILETRIES
• Experienced and fully trained specialists to • T-shirts and/or extra thermal base layers • A packed lunch for the first day
help develop every young person’s skills.
• Sweatshirts or jumpers • Day bag (30L rucksack)
In phase 2 of NCS, our young people get to experience independent • Accommodation, bedding and catering. • Warm layer (ideally fleece) • Water bottle
living. They will learn how to manage a budget for and cook their • A high ratio of programme staff. We • Jeans and/or trousers, shorts etc. • Towel
own meals as a team. During the day, they’ll take part in skills ensure there is one adult to every 13 young • A pair of trainers • Toiletries: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste,
people to mentor them and support their • A jacket (ideally waterproof) shampoo, deodorant etc.
building workshops on public speaking, storytelling and enterprise.
needs throughout the programme. • Underwear and socks • Prescribed medication (if needed)*
Team Challenge prepares them for phase 3; delivering a project • Small first aid supplies, for example:
• Pyjamas/nightwear
against a Real Challenge. Working with a local partner, they’ll have
THE PROGRAMME – PHASE 2: DISCOVERY
• Sunhat painkillers, hay fever tablets, plasters.
the opportunity to apply their new skills in the real world before • Smart/casual clothes for the showcase event. • Sunscreen and insect repellent
showcasing their progress at an event for family and friends. • Spending money: If they would like to bring
spending money there is a £10 maximum
for sweets and treats.
• Electrical chargers: please note availability
may be limited when camping or within
shared accommodation.
The facts
How long? Where and When?
When can I get involved? • Personal belongings are NOT covered by
our insurance, we recommend that you
Check your timetable leave any valuables at home.
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for meeting points and Friends and family will be invited to attend
residential details. All of our an event where our young people
accommodation provided will can showcase all the skills they
Nights
Days
be single gender. have learned so far. Check
your timetable for
details on when
and where to
attend.
We look forward to
seeing you all there!
*As standard, The Challenge does not accept responsibility for
any medication that a young person brings on NCS. This includes
administering medication. Please see our consent statement for Got a kit question? Visit our website FAQs
more information. If there needs to be an exception for the young
person or if you have any concerns, please contact us.
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Phase 3: Social Action Phase 4: Celebration
Their Real Challenge Beyond the Programme
In phase 3, our young people will work with the same community partner Their Next Challenge What’s on offer?
and design a Social Action Project to benefit their service users and the Once your teenage becomes an NCS Graduate they join a network of nearly
We want to celebrate the incredible work our young
local area. Teams pitch their ideas to a panel of advisors whose expertise will 400,000 other young people. Their Next Challenge begins here. Your
people do and their achievements across the programme. teenager will have the opportunity to continue their personal development
turn their ideas into reality. Next, teams will complete a sponsored activity. What do we provide? Your teenager will be invited to a formal Celebration to through social impact projects, volunteer in their local community and grow
• Experienced and fully be presented their certificates surrounded by friends and their professional networks.
trained staff to help family. This is just the start of their NCS journey, as we have
The facts develop every young How can I find out more?
THE PROGRAMME – PHASE 3: SOCIAL ACTION
lots of opportunities for them to develop as a graduate.
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person’s skills.
How long? Where and When? All participants will find out more during Phase 3 of the NCS programme
4 days community action and planning Check your • A high ratio of programme and once graduated will receive a regular newsletter about how they can
+ 4 days carrying out their projects. timetable for staff. We ensure there is get involved. Check out our Graduate page or if you have any questions
Days
Days
meeting points. one adult to every 13 please email graduates@the-challenge.org
young people to mentor
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Or if they’re on our shorter programme: them and support their
4 days carrying out their projects,
needs throughout the When can I get involved?
programme.
returning home each evening.
Days
• All transport which is
Family member(s) will be invited to attend
required between the
the event to cheer on and applaud
group meeting points and
the success of all our young
the programme activities.
people. We can’t wait to
see you there! Look
What to bring? out for your
invite.
• Oyster card or travel pass
(if applicable)*
• Packed lunch for each day
• Prescribed medication
(if needed)** We can’t wait
to see you there!
* Need support with travel
please contact us so we
can help. Find out more by visiting our website: NCSTHECHALLENGE.ORG, Graduate sign up opens after their Celebration
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Our Promise FAQs
The safety and wellbeing of our young What if my teenager needs extra support? However, we are not able to insure personal
faqs
Their promise belongings such as cameras or mobile
people is of paramount importance to Please make sure you have given us full and
Our young people are asked to phones; young people who bring these do
us. We are committed to ensuring all up to date medical and support information
adhere to a code of conduct to ensure so at their own risk. Please note that during
so we can ensure we provide appropriate
our staff are DBS checked and have they can challenge themselves in a “Phase 1” mobile reception and access to
care for your teenager. We do our utmost
undertaken training to ensure they safe environment. charging points can vary due to remote
to arrange for any logistical adjustments
outdoor locations.
deliver our programme to the highest Those who seriously or persistently required by our young people by developing
break the following code of conduct effective and tailored levels of support. If
possible standard. What if my teenager needs to be absent
will be asked to leave the programme your teenager requires extra support on their
for a day?
at their own cost: NCS journey please contact: 0333 150 2425.
• We work with experienced partners such We understand life gets busy and
• Follow all the safety rules and What if my teenager has specialist dietary complicated at times and we want them to
as the Youth Hostels Association (YHA)
regulations put in place by NCS requirements? make the most of their experience away with
and Field Studies Council (FSC) along with
and its providers. us. So if they need to miss a day, please let
fully qualified mentors and instructors to We cater for a wide range of dietary
ensure we comply fully with Adventure and • Only leave the programme site us know before you go away.
requirements on the programme including
Activities Licensing Regulations (2004). accompanied by a mentor. vegetarian, halal, kosher, vegan and gluten
If they miss a lot of time from NCS, we will
• We produce detailed risk assessments for • Be in your room or tent by 10:45pm. free. If you have not already made us
ask your teenager to make up some of the
all of our activities and our staff are trained aware of any of the above requirements or
• Respect people’s privacy, do not hours to help them graduate. But don’t worry,
to identify and mitigate any risks that might food allergies please contact us as soon as
enter other people’s rooms or tents. they can speak to their NCS team leader.
occur. possible on 020 351 05050.
• Do not bring prohibited items such
• Our ambition is to create an accessible What if there is an emergency?
as alcohol, illegal drugs, legal highs, How do I get in contact with them?
NCS programme for all eligible young knives, fireworks or other dangerous In the event of an emergency, when your child
people by providing them with an The Challenge will not provide routine
items onto site. is in our care, please call 020 351 05050. This is
effective, tailored level of support updates while young people are away on
a 24hr service.
throughout their NCS journey. If your • Respect and include other people, NCS. Young people can bring their mobile
young person requires extra support including not using discriminatory phones on NCS and will be able to use them
please contact us on: 0333 150 2425 language. during downtime to contact family and friends.
• Take part and always challenge
yourself!
Visit QUESTIONS.NCSTHECHALLENGE.ORG or contact us
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Phone 020 351 05050 Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00-20:00 and 09:00-18:00 on Saturday - Sunday NCS @NCS NCSTHECHALLENGE @NCSYES Website NCSTHECHALLENGE.ORG Correspondence address The Challenge, Elizabeth House, 39 York Road, London SE1 7NQ
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