Dreamcatchers Reach Programme

We are currently working on a new project called the Dreamcatchers Reach Programme, which aims at increasing the aspirations and skill-base of young people not currently in education, employment or training. The programme is also a useful tool to re-engage young people who are at risk of exclusion or dropping out of mainstream education.

The programme focuses on building the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities that people need to function in society. This is achieved by equipping them with psychological and emotional tools which will help them achieve true and measurable progress in all aspects of their lives. The human development psychology programmes of the Pacific Institute underpin this programme. Participants will complete either the GO FOR IT, BREAKTHROUGH or STEPS program dependent on their age and capabilities.

Each session combines a unit of the Pacific Institute programme with opportunities for experiential learning that utilise outdoor adventure activities and community based environmental projects. The idea behind combining ‘class room’ time and outdoor activities will ensure that the skills and concepts that have been introduced to the young people through the first half of the session will be assimilated by practical application during the second half. This will ensure the skills young people learn are transferable into every day situations and across diverse environments.

We are excited about how this program will improve self-esteem and self-awareness in young people giving them increased confidence and communication skills to seek hope. We believe as the young peoples self-esteem and awareness improve they will be well placed to resist peer pressure and to remain a good citizen and a positive contributor to society.

This new project is following on from the recent Breakthrough program administered by Andy Hamill, one of the Proton Facilitators. We will be keeping you updated on the progress of this new project, at present we have pilot programmes set for Manchester and North Derbyshire.