One youth worker who is a fan of such trips is Marcus Harris, youth service manager at North Fulham New Deal for Communities. He has been involved in planning numerous trips to theme parks and thinks that, as long as they are organised effectively, young people can gain a lot from the experience.
His youth team gets young people involved in the planning stage, which gives them an added sense of responsibility and also ensures the fun of the trip is balanced with an educational aspect. In the past, visits have provided an ideal opportunity for young people to meet other members of their community as local residents have been invited along as well.
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