On Track Highlights - April & May

The last couple of months have been packed with activities, learning opportunities and fun experiences for the young people involved with On Track. From employability workshops to outdoor adventures, it’s been fantastic to see young people building confidence, developing new skills and connecting with others in a supportive environment.

Safe SPACE Arts & Crafts Session - 16th April

We started with a creative arts and crafts session for our Safe SPACE group. Six young people attended and enjoyed an afternoon of getting creative and spending time together in a safe and welcoming environment. Sessions like these provide a great opportunity for young people to socialise, express themselves and build confidence.

Employability Skills Sessions Launch in King’s Lynn - 20th April

Our first Employability Skills session in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk took place with six young people attending. The session focused on problem solving and teamwork through a range of interactive activities. Young people were challenged to build the tallest tower using marshmallows and spaghetti - with the winning tower reaching an impressive 69cm! We also played “What’s in my Bag?” and a creative twist on Pictionary, where one person described an image while another attempted to draw it. A huge thank you to the Family Hub in King’s Lynn for allowing us to use their space for the session.

Safe SPACE Allotment Visit - 23rd April

Seven young people joined us for a brilliant afternoon at the allotments. Everyone got involved with planting potatoes, cabbage, strawberries and runner beans. It was fantastic to see young people trying something new, working together and enjoying being outdoors.

Safe SPACE at Eaton Park - 30th April

We made the most of the sunny weather with an afternoon at Eaton Park. Six young people took part in a photo scavenger hunt, played catch and football, and enjoyed spending time together in the sunshine. Sessions like these are a great way to develop teamwork skills.

Safe SPACE Trip to Winterton - 8th May

Our Safe SPACE group took a trip to Winterton in the hope of spotting some seals. Although we only saw a couple out at sea, the group still had a fantastic day exploring the beach and spending time together. Six young people attended and enjoyed the opportunity to get out and experience somewhere new.

King’s Lynn Employability Skills Session 2 - 11th May

Five young people attended our second employability and personal development session in King’s Lynn, which focused on positive thinking. Young people explored their strengths and weaknesses, discussed how to turn challenges into positives, and created their own “strength jars” filled with encouraging reminders and personal achievements. We repeated this session in Norwich on 15th May, with four young people.

Safe SPACE Trip to Hunters Yard – 18th May

We had a wonderful day at Hunters Yard, with six young people enjoying the opportunity to get outdoors, try new experiences, and spend quality time together.

A special thank you to Hunters Yard for facilitating the day, and to Rachael at Tesco Ipswich Road for kindly providing lunch for the group - your support helped make the day even more special for the young people involved.

Coming Up Next…

We’re looking forward to our next Norwich Safe SPACE employability session on 27th May, which will focus on developing problem solving skills through interactive activities and teamwork challenges.

If you are a young person who would like support to move closer to education, training, employment or volunteering, you can find out more about On Track on our website.