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Orcadia Creative Learning Centre
3 Windsor Place,
Edinburgh,
EH15 2AJ
Tel:: 0131 669 1075
16-24 overview
After quite a few of our students became too old for our Arts After School Programme it became all too obvious that despite a lot of good work being done, there are many gaps in the field of care in the community, particularly where young people (16 – 24yrs) are concerned. We decided to put a few programmes together to specifically target this age group in the hope we could help fill the void these young people were now finding themselves in. The Orcadia Programmes have much to offer in this respect and they have been tried and tested in a variety of different situations, socially (drama and youth club) and educationally (Creative Construction).
As these programmes are for young adults, they do not close over the long summer holidays as do many other programmes. Quite a few of our students attend more than one class and therefore can see their friends a few times each week. Our Youth Club, in particular, is a roaring success where the young people can ‘chill’ and catch up with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Disco’s are a regular occurrence – at the request of the young people.
Youth Club
Our Wednesday evening youth club is for students 16 - 24 years of age. The club runs each week from 6 - 9pm. Students discuss and set a monthly programme of events at the beginning of each month. Events can range from an evening at Orcadia with a Karaoke or DVD, to a trip to McDonalds or the Cinema.
The Students decide, it is their youth club.
Youth club cost is £7.00 per week plus cost of any outings.
Creative Construction
Is an exciting and innovative programme for young adults (16 – 24 years). This is a 2 day programme which consists of 1 day in class and 1 day’s work experience within Orcadia. The work is in conjunction with Borders College for which they can achieve a certificate at the end of the term. Subjects covered include: set design, painting and animation.
Young People's Theatre
(M
on.Evenings6 – 7.30pm)
The drama is first and foremost - FUN
Includes a warm up, students create their own scenarios.Everyone can be included on stage or with props, music etc. Tailored to individuals; The Drama group has put on shows from Portobello Festival of Learning to Lorretto Hall in Musselburgh
