Holiday Youth Programmes

At Ansar Youth Project (AYP), we believe holidays should be more than time off — they should be opportunities for growth, creativity, and connection. Our Holiday Youth Programmes, delivered from the new building in partnership with XXX and local community organisations, provide safe, exciting, and purposeful activities for young people aged 8–17 during school breaks.

These programmes offer young people the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and stay active while receiving guidance and support from trained youth workers and mentors.

Key Services We Provide

Structured Holiday Activities

  • Daily sessions that combine recreation, learning, and social interaction.

  • A wide variety of sports, arts, games, and educational workshops to keep young people active and engaged.

Skill Development, Qualifications, and Accredited Awards

  • Opportunities to gain qualifications and accredited awards through practical, interactive learning experiences.

  • Accredited workshops are selected by young people each year, ensuring the programme remains relevant and inspiring.

  • Popular accredited workshops have included:

    • First Aid and Mental Health First Aid

    • Sports Coaching qualifications

    • Food Hygiene certification

    • Leadership, Enterprise, and Peer Mentor training

Trips and Experiences

  • Organised outings to adventure parks, museums, sports venues, and cultural sites.

  • Activities designed to broaden horizons, promote teamwork, and inspire ambition.

Credit and Reward Scheme

  • Young people earn virtual credits for attending educational or skill-based workshops.

  • Credits can be redeemed for trips, experiences, or rewards, encouraging consistent participation and achievement.

Youth Leadership Opportunities

  • Members of the Youth Management Committee help plan and deliver holiday activities.

  • Older participants support younger ones through mentoring and group leadership roles.

Our Mission

Through our Holiday Youth Programmes, AYP aims to:

  • Provide safe, inclusive, and structured environments during school holidays.

  • Engage young people in positive activities that enhance wellbeing and confidence.

  • Support personal growth through creative, sporting, and social learning experiences.

  • Strengthen community bonds by bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds.

By offering enriching alternatives to boredom or isolation, AYP helps ensure that holidays are a time for fun, discovery, and empowerment.

Outputs

  • 75-100 young people engaged per week during school holidays.

  • 12-13 weeks of holiday schemes delivered annually.

  • 20 accredited workshops or qualifications delivered per year.

  • 30 creative, educational, or wellbeing-based workshops each year.

  • 15 community trips or excursions organised per holiday period.

  • 10 young people per cycle supported into volunteer or leadership roles.

Outcomes

  • Increased youth participation in safe, constructive, and purposeful holiday activities.

  • Improved confidence, teamwork, and resilience through structured learning and group experiences.

  • Greater access to qualifications and skill-building, enhancing employability and progression opportunities.

  • Reduced social isolation and antisocial behaviour, particularly during unstructured time.

  • Stronger community and family connections, as young people share experiences and achievements.

  • Youth empowerment and aspiration, encouraging participants to set personal goals and stay engaged year-round.