During the summer break at Carers Trust Hillingdon we had a fabulous time with our young adult carers (YACs), with trips to suit most tastes. Our trips are designed not only for the experience, but also as a chance to develop key skills such as communication, team work, endurance and problem solving.  #youngadultcarers  #carerstrusthillingon #harrowcarers    
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 We went to Lee Valley for a white water rafting experience using a challenging Olympic route. Our young people worked incredibly well as one in order to ensure their boat reached the end of the course.

Other preferred the trip to Liquid Leisure Aqua park in Windsor.  The weather was amazing and all our YACs literally ‘took the leap’ from the highest point at the park to the water below – a jump that is not for the faint-hearted!  

We’ve also been doing some amazing stuff with our colleagues at Harrow Carers and offered YACs from across Hillingdon and Harrow a beach trip to Bournemouth for a day by – and in – the sea.  Due to the fabulous weather, 43 YACs were able to swim all day, play beach ball and eat freshly cooked donuts and ice cream. For some it was their first time at the seaside and all had a ball!

Our YACs were given the opportunity to take part in a trip to Go Ape in Black Park, and had access to the ultimate high ropes experience.
This enabled them to tackle the incredible tree-to-tree crossing that tested their nerves and balance in equal measures as well as the sky-high, adrenaline rush in going down the zip wires.  This was the perfect activity for the Young Adult Carers to push themselves physically and mentally in the great outdoors. The feeling of achievement at the end was an incredible outcome for each individual that took part.

Finally we had a joint Harrow / Hillingdon Festival, where our YACs from across both boroughs enjoyed field games, hair braiding and a lovely BBQ. A highlight for many was a visit from B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse), where they were allowed to sit on the very expensive bikes.