Groups, Events & Activities
Carefree aims to support young people to build positive relationships. Throughout the year, there are a range of activities and events on offer across Cornwall.
We offer residential programmes, evening groups, pop up days and events. Take a look below for more information about the opportunities to get involved!
Weekly Groups
Carefree offer a range of evening groups for young people weekly in term time. These groups have a range of themes including: Art, Wellbeing, Nature, Sports. We work in venues across Cornwall to ensure young people from all areas can get involved.
To find out more about what is currently on offer- please ask your Keeping in Touch Worker.
Gateway Programmes
Young people who are aged 11-17 take part in a residential programme as part of their Carefree Induction. The programmes include 5 activity days with a 2 night residential at the end. Young people take part in activities such as teambuilding, campfires, climbing, surfing, cooking, art workshops, a public transport challenge and a celebration event at the end.
Participation
Carefree makes sure that young people can make positive changes, for themselves and others, to the local and national care system. We do this by making sure that we’re in touch with all young people in or leaving care in Cornwall and that our activities help young people support one another to express their views.
Peer Mentoring
Young people who demonstrate the skills and values needed to support and lead others, are invited to undertake Peer Mentor training. Peer Mentors act as role models to their peers, leading activities and befriending new young people. They undertake 50+ hours of training and can also gain a qualification as part of the process.
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Get Involved
If you are 17 and under, you can join one of our Gateway Programmes, meeting others who are care experienced, having fun, getting support and having a say about Cornwall’s care system.
If you are a care leaver, you can refer yourself to our range of activities, pop up days and events like our annual care leaver celebration- It’s Been Emotional!