Ever fancied trying radio presenting, sailing, circus skills or Motorcross? These are some of the things on offer for young people in Cardiff this summer.
Cardiff Council is providing an excellent variety of courses over the school holidays at venues across the city. The Summer Learning Festival is for all students’ currently attending years 7 – 10 in Cardiff secondary schools.
From July 23 to August 10, young people can try their hand at a selection of over 80 courses available for as little as £3.00. Courses are available through the medium of Welsh and all courses are free for those who are eligible for free school meals.
During the first three weeks of the summer holidays, Cardiff youngsters will have the opportunity to try fashion design, street dancing, climb Pen y Fan, mountain biking, and theatrical make up, as well as learning the basics in hairdressing and beauty techniques or vehicle maintenance skills.
The courses aim to give young people new ideas and interests, build confidence and can help to improve exam results. Anyone interested in signing up should check the course availability before applying.
All courses are allocated on a first come first serve basis and the enrolment forms must be submitted by Friday 6 July 2012.
Cabinet Member for Education, Lifelong Learning and Libraries, Cllr Julia Magill, said: “The Summer Learning Festival is a fantastic opportunity for young people aiming to broaden their interests and try new activities.
“The summer school is an excellent example of the wider learning experiences available for young people living in Cardiff which are not only educational, but also a lot of fun.”
For more information regarding the Summer Learning Festival, please contact Rebecca Brockway, SLF coordinator on 029 2087 2704.
