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Snow Camp is a life changing snowsports programme for young people living in the most deprived areas of the UK. We deliver an accredited journey of snowsports courses at indoor snow centres across the UK. Young people also have access to life skills training and mental health support.
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Situation
We work with young people in need in London, the Midlands, the North West and Scotland. All young people are referred to us due to the high level of intervention they require. Our youth organisation partners feel that we are best placed to offer the support they need. Over the last 2 years we have seen a massive increase in the number of young people struggling with mental health issues as well as being affected by poverty due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Solution
Snowsports are “awesome” which makes them immediately engaging. The shift from inner-city estate to snowy environment creates a response in the young people, widening their horizons and raising their aspirations. Learning to ski or snowboard requires perseverance, commitment, listening, teamwork, patience and overcoming fear as well as learning how to respond to challenges, deal with peer pressure and setting goals for the future.