Youth Activities – Weekly Challenge 2
Every week we will be running a challenge for young people aged between 8 – 14 years of age.
In this week’s competition, we want you to come up with an innovative design/invention that make life easier for people. You have to imagine that we are a Dragon (from Dragon’s Den) with funds to invest.
Click on the link on the table below to view the second challenge in detail:
| Challenge | Link | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge 2 | Dragons' Den | 24/01/2021 |
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Youth Activities – Weekly Challenge 1
Every week we will be running a challenge for young people aged between 8 – 14 years of age.
In this week’s competition, we want you to show us your creative side and hand draw an iconic/popular building, landmark or monument in Sandwell.
Click on the link on the table below to view the first challenge:
| Challenge | Link | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge 1 | Iconic Challenge | Challenge has ended |
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Services at the YCA in Sandwell and Cultural Centre
UPDATED 04/11/2020
Following the announcement of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the YCA have decided to move all activities online. Our programmes and support will be as follows from week beginning Monday 11th January 2021:
- Advice and Guidance with Abdul Hakeem: Please call the office to discuss your needs on 0121 525 3909 and to make an appointment. Additional colleagues have also been trained and are ready to help.
- Job Club: Please call the office on 0121 525 3909 to make an appointment for online or telephone support.
- The ICT course can be started/ completed at your own time by logging on or registering: https://bt.learnmyway.com.
When asked for the centre information please put NSEES Birmingham - Language classes will be run online via Zoom. These classes include: Let’s Talk English, ESOL, IELTS and Club Convo. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- Women’s Wellbeing programme will be run online via Zoom. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- NEW Men’s Wellbeing programme will be run online via Zoom. To join please see registration details below.
- Maths and English sessions for current students enrolled will be run online via Zoom. Educational resources can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- Appointments for the Listening Line for brothers/sisters can be made by calling the office. Arabic and English available.
- Arabic School and Tahfeedh classes will be run online via Zoom. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- YCA Cultural Centre will be temporarily closed for all congregational prayers from Wednesday 6th January 2021 until further notice. Visit https://www.yca-sandwell.org.uk/cultural-centre for more information.
To join any of our programmes you can register here: https://forms.gle/CHYFiV21HU7jbbqu8
Once you have registered please call 0121 525 3909 to inform the office so you can be sent all the information you need.
To join the Men’s Wellbeing group which will feature weekly workshops please email: Rohim@yca-sandwell.org.uk or call 0121 525 3909.
Our commitment to the community:
- We will monitor all calls and will be open to take calls for support, advice and guidance Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. If support beyond these hours is required, we will arrange appointments.
- The wellbeing and mental health of our community is vital to us. We will offer or refer members for counselling where required
- We will continue to run all programmes and adapt to ensure our community continues to benefit from our services and assistance
- If access to technology is required to support the participation in online learning, we will work with you to access this support.
- Our weekly reminders on Friday serve to offer the community positive reminders from a place of faith and community
Please see the full timetable below:
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December Half Term Youth Challenges
The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest health crisis for generations. It has impacted and completely changed our lives in many ways, however the YCA wants to finish the year on a positive note.
Over the next few weeks we will be running a variety of competitions for young people aged between 8 – 14 years of age.
Click on the links on the table below to view the challenges:
| Challenge | Link | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge 1 | Life in Covid | Challenge has ended |
| Challenge 2 | Create Using Cardboard Challenge | Challenge has ended |
| Challenge 3 | Dream Holiday Challenge | Challenge has ended |
| Challenge 4 | Draw a Logo | Challenge has ended |
| Challenge 5 | Getting Creative | Challenge has ended |
| Challenge 6 | Dream View | Challenge has ended |
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Yemeni Youth Forum Nominations
Yemeni Youth Forum (YYF)
What is the Yemeni Youth Forum?
The Yemeni Youth Forum is youth led committee which means that it is run by young people and is all about young people. Young people aged 11- 18 meet every month and raise any issues of importance to them. After discussing the issues, the YYF look at different possible ways to address and tackle these issues. The YYF also influences the type of youth activities that is provided by the YCA youth program.
The benefits of being a member of the Yemeni Youth Forum include:
Outings – team buildings and networking
Learning and Skills – gain accreditation and new experiences
Challenges – helping to make key decisions that affect young people
Friendships – meeting other young people with similar interests
Representation – represent young people locally
Priority – As a member you will have priority on YCA holiday programmes & activities
What will be expected of me?
As a YYF member you will be required to:
- Attend monthly meetings (length of meeting 1 – 1.5 hours)
- Meet with other young people to discuss issues concerning them
- Organise and deliver events and activities that raise the profile of YYF and the YCA
- Produce a monthly newsletter
It would be helpful if the YYF members have the following attributes:
– Be committed
– Have an interest in youth affairs
– Be able to listen and respect the views of others
– Take their responsibility seriously
– Not to be afraid to express their opinions
How do I become a YYF member?
Young people aged 11 – 18 who want to become members will need to complete ALL the questions on the link below. Alternatively you can scan the QR code.
Please complete the form by Sunday 24th January 2021 at 8pm. After this date the selection process will take place in consultation with young people.
Yemeni Youth Forum Nomination Form
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