Across the UK there are lots of residential centres offering young people the chance to get away from the daily grind and take part in an array of activities, from indoor team games to rock climbing and canoeing.
Cameron Dukes went on his first residential trip when he was 16. "It was my first time away from home and although I'm not very sporty, it was exciting to try new things," he says. "I tried wind-surfing, rowing, sailing, orienteering - something I found I had a real passion for and pursued afterwards."
And it's not just young people who get to learn new skills - youth professionals can find residential breaks a valuable experience too.
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