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Summer Playscheme

  

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Summer Playscheme

In the summer of 2009, 131 children and young people aged 0-14yrs participated in the CARIS Summer playscheme.

A number of parents who had attended the playscheme in previous years with their children befriended and supported new parents and children along with CARIS staff.

The theme for this year “If I ruled the world” engaged children in exploring a wide range of activities and disciplines, Arts & Crafts/Drama/Music-Drumming/Dance; making rod puppets, projections, shadow theatre and original music and performing a magical environmental story.

The workshops were delivered by qualified paid session staff and professionals who volunteered. Senior Lecturers from The University of the Arts, Brighton University, Winchester University and Waltham Forest College ran workshops and activities that allowed for children to be inventive, engage in group work, challenge stereotypes, and have fun.

Trips were organised to Clacton on Sea and Paradise Park.

Although the weather this year was not good; feedback was positive for both trips. Evaluations from children, parents /carers and from staff clearly indicate a great and enjoyable experience.

CARIS playscheme has run for several years and we have seen many children through adolescence and into adulthood. This year former playscheme users aged 16 and 17 years volunteered to mentor and support Art and Drama workers with workshops.

The active involvement of the parents and the willingness of students to mentor other children add other elements to the playscheme, the impact of which cannot be underestimated; but has positive outcomes for self esteem and skills development for all.

 

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