Legends
YLF Legends Programme provides a fun, supportive and safe setting for young people to engage in new, exciting opportunities and experiences.
The Programme
Our Legends Programme provides groups and activities for disadvantaged young people around Kent, meeting at various times and locations.
The programmes are made up of:
Weekly and fortnightly regular groups ♦ Half-term activities ♦ Overnight experiences and camping weekends ♦ Day trips and seasonal trips ♦ Educational opportunities
Our young people contribute to the design and planning of the programme, enabling them to develop life skills too.
We are currently fundraising for our Legends...!
Find out more about our Adventures Await campaign…
Outcomes
The programme aims to reduce isolation and prevent anti-social behaviour within the community and encourage pro-social behaviours . Young people who engage in Legends have the opportunity to:
Have new experiences
Take part in educational opportunities
Learn new skills
Make new friends
Broaden horizons
Build confidence and self esteem
Once you have reached the age of 18 you will graduate from the Legends programme. You will be given a special goodie bag ready for your next adventure! Although you will no longer be able to attend the groups as a young person you will always be welcome to come back and volunteer!
Our Groups And Hubs
Medway Hub
Our Medway groups are designed for young people in the Medway area requiring level 2 or 3 support under local authority support level guidance.
Medway Legends
- for young people aged 11-18 years old
- weekly youth groups with activities and adventures away from home during school holidays
- informal 1-2-1 support from a mentor available if needed
- activities programmes are led by the interests of the group, and can include cooking, outdoor games, water sports, pool, bowling, Soar, and more
Thanet Hub
Our Thanet group is for disadvantaged or socially excluded young people in the Thanet area.
Thanet Legends
- meet every Monday evening
- is for young people aged 11-15 years
- is a positive and chilled environment where young people can socialise, play pool or engage in different sports such as football and tennis, learn life skills such as cooking, play computer games or simply have a chat with a mentor
Sittingbourne Hub
Our Sittingbourne group is for disadvantaged or socially excluded young people in the Swale area.
Sittingbourne Legends
- two groups who meet weekly in term time on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- for young people between the ages of 8-17 years old
- includes various activities including outdoor sports, games consoles, arts and crafts, plus so much more. The young people also have the opportunity to talk with a mentor if they wish
Gravesham Hub
Our Gravesend group is for disadvantaged or socially excluded young people in the Gravesham area.
Gravesham Legends
- two groups who meet weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays in term time
- is for young people aged 7-17 years old
- includes various activities including football, team games, arts and crafts, plus so much more. The young people also have the opportunity to talk with a mentor if they wish
- weekly online gaming group on Fridays and mentoring sessions available – more info here
Download Our Leaflets
Legends Leaflet
>>>> CLICK HERE
Legends Postcard
>>>> CLICK HERE
Enquire about joining >>>> HERE
Email us >>>> legends@ylf.org.uk
Find us on social media >>>> @legendsYLF
Supporters:
Our Legends Programme relies solely on fundraised money.
We would like to thank the Foundations and Trusts who grant us the funds to deliver our Legends Programme. Our current Partners and Supporters can be found here.
What Next?
Become a Youth Worker
If you can volunteer as a Legends youth worker then we want to hear from you
Join Legends
Find out how to make an enquiry to join the Legends programme
Our Blog
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