In the morning we discussed how National Treasures went for each organisation, what could have gone better and what went well- we learn what to implement for future projects. In the afternoon we visited a local primary school and saw various puppet shows put on by ACER youth staff. We also saw a lesson of capoeira with a mix of …
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Day 1 – Presentation of ACER and performances
We got to learn about ACER; we saw rugby training of a variety of ages (both women and men), we also saw a end of year performance dance put on by 7year olds, as well as a drumming lesson from young coaches. This was all in one afternoon.
VIDEO – Youth Exchange in Australia
A few months ago, we were in Australia for an amazing week organised by Westside Circus. The following video highlights some of the activities undertaken during this Youth Exchange. Participants learnt a lot from this experience.
The impact of National Treasures seen by partners
During a week, young people from Australia, Brazil, Sweden and United Kingdom gathered together for a Youth Exchange in England, where they learnt more about each others’ cultures. At the end of the project we asked some of the tutors what impacts they think this project had on their young participants. Simon Clarke, CEO of Westside Circus: “It was a …
Day8 – Easter Egg Hunt
To celebrate the final day, we organised a Easter Eggs Hunting activity. Even the Swedish group which had to leave a little bit earlier, hunted eggs in the train to London. Finally, all participants left Kingswood and made their way back home.
Day7 – Team Games Competition
The seventh day started with a team building activity: Working against the clock, teams had to complete a series of time-dependent construction challenges; a great way to think strategically and develop their communication and leadership skills together. They also did some archery. Finally in the afternoon, participants went flying down zipwires; a great exhilarating ride to end the week. The …
Day6 – Problem Solving Activities
On the sixth day, participants took place in many group activities, where team work, problem solving were keys. In the morning, while some took part in a Buggy build race, the other did some abseiling activities. For the first activity, they used a variety of equipment (wooden spars, polythene barrels, ropes etc) and worked together to design, build and drive …
Day5 – Travel to Doncaster and ice ring
On the fifth day, we all cleared up and got ready to move to Doncaster. After a tasty fish and chips, participants travelled to Kingswood Dearne Valley. In the evening, we organised a fashion show using recycling material. It was a fun night! (pictures uploading)
Day4 – Brazilian & UK’s Non-Formal Education Workshop
On the fourth day we were all lucky to have two workshops ran by Brazilian and the UK groups. ACER Brazil use football as a non-formal education every day; and this is why they brought their expertise in football to this youth exchange. After a lunch prepared by the Swedish group, we all headed to a Cricket workshop organised by …
Day3 – Swedish Non-Formal Education Workshop
On the third day, the Swedish group ran a drama workshop; Participants learnt a lot as well as having fun. After a delicious lunch prepared by the Brazilian, all the participants headed to York centre for a cultural visit and some free time. York is a historic walled city with a rich cultural heritage and a cathedral which history date …