What is Barretstown’s Adolescent & Young Adult Programme?
Barretstown is delighted to launch our new Adolescent & Young Adult Programme. Launched in 2021, this residential programme, including meals and accommodation, caters to adolescents and young adults (aged 18-24). who have been affected by serious illness.
Read on for more information or get in touch if you have any questions!
What’s it about?
• Offering an age-appropriate camp experience to adolescents & young adults between the age of 18yrs-24yrs.
• Helping create a better quality of life for adolescents and young adults affected by serious illness.
• Enhancing core skills such as autonomy, self-confidence, teamwork, communication. and social skills.
• Providing information and access to services through workshops and guest speakers.
• A chance to grow your support network, meet new people and reconnect with old friends.
• A chance to learn from others and understand where to access information and services available.
• An opportunity to provide input into the growth of our programme to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the group.
• A weekend with the perfect mix of fun, learning and chill out time to enjoy the grounds and the facility.
Download our Adolescent & Young Adult Programme Info Sheet Click Here
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