Activity Breaks

Stepping Out’s multi activity program has been specifically designed and set up to cater for young people ranging from the ages of 14-18 and is suitable for those whom may or may not be in care.

The programs main objective is to prevent young people entering the care system. Stepping Out believes that every young person should have the benefit of living with and being cared for by their parents, but we also understand that difference of opinions may exist, it’s these differences that need managing by specialist staff.

The program offers respite care in the form of 3 - 4 day activity trips providing the young person and their families/carer a well deserved break. The program also supports young people to obtain various skills and learn from experiences designed to aid them gain independence. The program is a fun and activity filled holiday for the service user and can be arranged on a regular basis.

Activities may include, rock climbing, go-karting, fencing, quad biking, mountain biking, BMX, archery, water sports, raft building and various other challenge courses. The below points briefly summaries what this program helps young people achieve:

• Improve self-confidence and self-esteem.
• Improve the ability to develop positive relationships.
• Improve co-operation and respect for others.
• Improve the ability to work with other people.
• Improve general communication skills.
• Improve the ability to motivate and support themselves and others.
• Improve the ability to acknowledge the consequences of their actions.
• Maintain positive attitudes under challenging circumstances.
• Learn to develop skills which promote a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Children and young people who play and enjoy sports are less likely to join in anti-social activities the above benefits will help the young person within their homes and also out in the community and or at school.

We believe our multi activity program will allow the young person and their families’ time to think, allowing them to clear disputes, disagreements and conflicts and thus maing living together a more sustainable prospect.