When a leaflet offering children's activity holidays for 25 a week dropped through Angela McNicholas's letterbox, she wasn't going to let the opportunity pass. Her twin boys Phillip and Joseph, like many 13-year-olds growing up in urban Lancashire, didn't get many opportunities to explore the great outdoors.
"We went canoeing, kayaking, sailing, everything," says Phillip, with an excitement that remains barely concealed a year later. "It was the first time I had done anything like it. The instructors were friendly and explained everything. I hope I can go again this year." "They still talk about it," adds Angela. "And it was organised properly, from the moment they were picked up at the train station."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
