Access Adventure:
Short Breaks for Young People in Crisis
We believe The Lakes should be accessible to everyone. In Winter 2022/23, we partnered with the NHS to deliver an outdoor and sensory activities short break service for children and adults with Autism and / or Learning Disability in North Cumbria.
Over the course of a 10 week pilot scheme followed by a 12 week season, we successfully gave respite to families, as well as providing the individuals with stimulating activities promoting health and wellbeing.
We’re now looking to launch our Winter 2024/25 short breaks programme starting November 2024.
Don’t take our word for it…
Hear first hand from participants and families who have benefited from the pilot scheme. Like what you hear? Read to find out more about the scheme, upcoming dates and how you can make a referral.
Upcoming Course Dates 2024/25
Ages 8 – 13 Years
Every Saturday
23 November -14 December
Every Sunday
19 January – 9 February
Every Saturday
15 February – 8 March
Ages 14 – 17 years
Every Sunday
24 November – 15 December
Every Saturday
18 January – 8 February
Every Sunday
16 February – 9 March
Participants
We take referrals for children and young people, aged 8 – 17, in crisis. Our service offers these individuals accessible adventure and challenging fun in the outdoors. Family members and carers are welcome to join or simply take time out for their own much-needed respite.
Activities
With over 40 years experience of delivering accessible outdoor adventure, we are able to offer a diverse range of activities tailored to inviduals’ requirements. These may include Bushcraft, Lakeland Walk, Orientering and Swimming.
Transport
Cumbria covers a large geographical area. We understand the barriers accessible and affordable transport can pose to participants and their familes. That’s why each Access Adventure course provides minibus transport from one geographical location with some additional taxi transport available to participants.
Feedback so far
The Acces Adventure Pilot Scheme had overwhelmingly positive feedback:
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100% rated the project as Good or Excellent.
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100% rated the activity provision as Good or Excellent.
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100% stated that they would come on this course again if it was available.
Need to know
- The scheme is for children and young people aged 8-17 years living in North Cumbria who have a diagnosis of Learning Disability and / or Autism.
- Referrals can only be made via the child / young person’s social worker or Learning Disability/ Autism health team or other healthcare professional.
- Siblings are welcome to attend by prior arrangement, subject to availability. However parents / adult care givers are responsible for the care and supervision of any siblings.
- Please note that only the children / young people referred as participants will be prioritised for transport.
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Charity Information
Calvert Lakes is part of The Lake District Calvert Trust.
Registered Charity No: 270923
Company Registration No: 1240160
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