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Eldest daughter, Yr 11, has shown an interest in this for this summer.
Has anyone had a real world experience of this course and how it worked out, benefits or issues?
All the marketing blurb is obviously positive but I have inevitable concerns when my own child is heading off and away for a week or so.
We did some research (my job) for NCS amongst kids and parents several years ago - found it universally positive to extremely well rated, build in confidence, great experiences, strong friendships formed etc. I came away really surprised at how good it seemed having not heard of it before. Will def have my son going on it next year.
Sounds like some form of Fascism indoctrination program...
My son spent a summer on this and I can honestly say it changed him for the better. So much more confident around people of various ages and happy to hold a conversation with them.
His group did a sponsored walk and a Charity Day in the local park and raised over £1000 towards the local Baby Grow appeal at the hospital. All organised by themselves.
middle daughter did this in 6th form really enjoyed it, all positive encouraging self reliance and group work with some/little guidance. did 1 week residential with all the usual stuff going on. recommended