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Derry Bytes Outdoor Adventure
- Date: 10 February, 2012
- Centre: Derry Bytes
Derry young people go Cliff Jumping with CAAN
In September 2011, 11 young people from Derry Bytes teamed up with CAAN (Countryside Access & Activities Network). This provided them with a chance to participate in some taster sessions providing an opportunity to engage in 6 outdoor activities comprising 3 away days.
The adventure project was deemed highly successful, the 11 participants benefited greatly as they had the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities as a group. This helped to enhance their overall health and allowed them to further build on their team work skills.
The Young People also gained confidence in activities that many previously would have been reluctant to try such as surfing, cliff jumping and canoeing. This was made possible with the guidance and support of CAAN staff. The young people and Derry Bytes are grateful to CAAN for this opportunity and hope to work together with them again soon in the near future.
Feedback from the young people involved was extremely positive and some of the quotes from young people include: "brilliant opportunity", “had a great time”, "amazing", “it was class”.