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Summer Project 2020

How we are operating during the Covid-19 pandemic

This summer we will be running a reduced programme for young people for four weeks, Monday – Friday, from 27 July until 21 August 2020. This programme will be open to young people aged 9-18. Unfortunately, due to social distancing measures and funding issues there will be limited capacity as the size of groups will be halved. In line with Government guidance on group sizes there will be a ratio of 1 instructor to 5 young people.

To ensure the safety of all our users, staff and volunteers there will be no reception or registration onsite and bookings will only be available online. Unfortunately there will be no opportunities for daily or weekly drop in places.

There are new procedures and risk assessments for our activities, which will be available on the website prior to the Project. We hope that everyone attending this summer will read these and be familiar with the safety measures when visiting the site.

We want to allow access to the activities to as many young people as possible, but due to the reduced numbers we will have to prioritise bookings. We have identified the following priority groups, listed in order:

1. Regular weekly attendees from September 2019 to date, who have taken part in the Virtual Online Youth Club sessions.
2. Regular weekly attendees from September 2019 to March 2020.
3. Young people in particular need or those “at risk”. These will be looked at on a case by case basis.
4. Irregular members or those who attend holiday programmes only.

We are currently developing a booking system, which will be publicised here when it is available.

We know that the last few months have been extremely difficult for everyone and we would like to thank you for your patience whilst we get our activities up and running once more.