The Forest Office, Parkhurst Forest, Newport, Isle of Wight. PO30 5UL Challenge and Adventure is a registered charity which was set up in 1992 to support and help vulnerable and disadvantaged young people on the Isle of Wight by engaging them in positive activities.
They work with young people aged from 11 to 16 who are referred to them by agencies on the Island. Special Project Worker – Gary Meek Tel: 01983 530000 Text: 07922 084361
Email: firstname@challengeandadventure.org.uk
External web link: http://www.challengeandadventure.org.uk
Whitegates, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight. PO30 7PG IYWAC offer a range of positive activities over an 8 - 10 week "Challenge" period such as camping, mountain biking, climbing, water sports, archery, hiking etc.
They are a registered charity (2734008) operating for the benefit of young people (aged 9 -19) on the Isle of Wight. Their prime aim is to provide a variety of water-based experiences, which combine challenge, safety and enjoyment for young people on the Island. Subsidised rates available to IOW young people.
Activities:
Manager – Mike Acton Tel: 01983 293073 Email: [email protected] External web link - www.iywac.org.uk
119 Lower St James Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. PO30 5HE The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a Registered Charity No: 1072490. They aim to create a world where young people can reach their full potential whatever their circumstances. Their ethos is to enable every young person of every background to do their DofE and succeed, regardless of any barriers.
They provide a balanced programme of activities that develops the whole person – mind, body and soul – in an environment of social interaction and teamworking.
The scheme operates on the Island from a number of venues - Newport, Ryde, Sandown and Cowes. Please call for times & venues. Special Project Worker – Carol Taverner Tel: 01983 559028 Email: [email protected]
External web link - www.dofe.org