Manchester 2011
Activities:
| Date | Manchester (9:30 until 2:30) |
|---|---|
| 25/07/2011 | Styal |
| 26/07/2011 | Park |
| 27/07/2011 | Tatton |
| 28/07/2011 | Swimming |
| 29/07/2011 | Tatton |
| 01/08/2011 | Jumbles |
| 02/08/2011 | Swimming |
| 03/08/2011 | Tatton |
| 04/08/2011 | Walking |
| 05/08/2011 | Corn Maze |
In total 25 children attended for 169 days.
For over two thirds of the children this was their only organised activity. We asked them which activities they enjoyed the most. The most popular answer were ‘them all’, bowling and activity centres. When asked what activities they would like to see next year there were a few suggestion with the favourite being horse riding. Over 90% of the parents thought their child physical well being improved during the scheme and their confidence & self esteem improved. Over 90% of parents said they and their other family members were able to undertake community activities.
Quotes were received as follows:
Benefits to their children
Doing lots of activities in a safe environment. Meeting and enjoying being with new people.
Friends, peers who don't judge or laugh at her. Acceptance, respect and fun.
She enjoyed the new and different experiences and sociability of meeting different people.
Social interaction & physical exercise. Reduced social isolation.
Benefits to the wider family
I was able to spend quality time with his brothers and we did activities that are difficult if we have him with us e.g. Museums, shopping.
Valuable respite. More ability to cope when home.
Sister could go to the cinema and have friends for lunch. I could spend time with his sister.
General Comments
He counts down the days all year to LfA. He is so happy to go and still happy when he comes home. The staff are fantastic and with the parents as well.
Valuable respite. More ability to cope when home.
He really enjoyed his days and came back full of bounce and energy each day. The summer holidays can be quite challenging for him as he is out of his routine and the days can drag. He always looks forwards to the LfA days out and enjoys seeing the same staff and helpers each year. The scheme really helps us and I can't praise it highly enough. It benefits myself and the rest of the family as we get a break knowing that he is having a great time with people we know and trust. Well done and keep up the good work!
The LfA scheme was a real life saver and was the only scheme he attended this year. He really enjoyed his days and came back full of bounce and energy each day. The summer holidays can be quite challenging for him as he is out of his routine and the days can drag. He always looks forwards to the LfA days out and enjoys seeing the same staff and helpers each year. The scheme really helps us and I can't praise it highly enough. It benefits myself and the rest of the family as we get a break knowing that he is having a great time with people we know and trust. Well done and keep up the good work!