Green Sparks
Green Sparks is our three day outdoor activity project in Cambridgeshire for 18 – 21* year olds that demonstrates the benefits of connecting with nature for physical and mental wellbeing, with a focus on increasing confidence.
(*Age range extends to 16 and 17 for those who are NEET, and up to 25 for those with SEND)
Core aims
- To increase emotional regulation and self awareness
- To build confidence through doing
- To improve mental wellbeing through nature, creativity and routine
Join a small friendly group where you can explore nature in the beautiful community gardens, try outdoor activities, feel inspired about your future, build confidence, meet new people and learn new skills.
Activities include nature walks, gardening, outdoor art, wildlife discovery, building bat boxes and more!
Sessions
We are running sessions in a number of locations:
Location 1: The Green Backyard
Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 8AT
Dates: 02, 03, 04 September, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location 2: Nightingale Community Garden
Nightingale Avenue, Cambridge, CB1 8SQ
Dates: 27, 28, 29 October, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location 3: Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery
Park Lane, Huntingdon, PE29 2AG
Dates: 03, 04, 05 November, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location 4: Sudbury Meadow
Cross Hall Road, St Neots PE19 7AB
Dates: 10, 11, 12 November, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Activities in Ely and Wisbeach to be announced – watch this space!
What to expect
- Small supportive group
- Friendly staff
- Relaxed outdoor environment
- No experience needed
- A chance to try something new!
What you will need
Project participants will need to be dressed for outdoor weather with suitable footwear especially, and will need to bring a packed lunch (with drinks and snacks provided). Everything else required for the course is provided.
Spaces are available for 10 young people aged 18 – 21 years (up to 25 if SEND)
Get in touch with us to find out more and fill out the form to register your interest.
The Youth Guarantee Trailblazer [Green Sparks] is helping young people across the region to build the confidence, skills and aspirations they need to move towards education, employment or training and thrive in the future. Following a successful pilot in Year 1, we are delighted to be working with Groundwork East again in Year 2 to deliver Green Sparks. Through practical outdoor activities and tailored support, the programme will help young people develop resilience, discover their strengths and take positive steps towards their future, and we look forward to seeing its impact across the region.
Beth Satterly, Youth Guarantee Trailblazers Programme Lead, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
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