Activities at Youthreach

Many activities take place at Youthreach Sligo outside of the normal classroom setting. These activities are part of a holistic approach to the provision of education and include sporting, artistic, musical, cultural, social and leisure activities.

As well as allowing young people to develop existing or new skills, these activities help learners to discover the value of teamwork, co-operation and participation. They also provide a vehicle through which initiative and leadership skills can be cultivated. Consequently all learners are actively encouraged to participate in the wide range of activities on offer.

Sports

Sports encourage teamwork and social interaction and are also important in the development of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. All learners are given the opportunity to exercise in our well equipped gym.

Some of the sports learners participate in include:

• Soccer
• Athletics
• Water Sports
• Outdoor Pursuits

Trips

Learners at Youthreach Sligo are provided with the opportunity to take part in a number of day and overnight  trips throughout the year. Trips give learners a chance to see and experience different places and to try new things. Trips also encourage co-operation, participation and friendships.

Recent trips have included:

• Shankhill Road, Belfast
• Falls Road, Belfast
• Forest Park, Roscommon
• Bowling and Quaser in Castlebar
• Lough Allen, Leitrim
• Croke Park,Dublin

Extra Curricular Activities

Extra curricular activities are a regular feature of life in Youthreach Sligo. These include

• First Aid Training
• Drive for Life Programme
• Defibrillator Training
• Comhairle Na N-og
• Safe Pass
• Security Pass
• M.O.G. Programme