The Challenge Week One and Two Complete!

So I posted a couple of weeks ago telling you all about the Challenge and saying how excited I was for it! 

I was completely right to be- I'm absolutely loving it.

The first week we went to Ghyll Head Outdoors Centre in the Lake District with a bunch of strangers to stay the week and do loads of outdoor orientated activities! At first I was so nervous as I didn't know many people but everyone was lovely and I made so many friends in the first couple of days. We all encouraged each other in so many ways doing things we never thought we'd manage such as caving, gill scrambling, rock climbing, zip wiring, canoeing and team work activities. 

My group (aka Team Edwards) stayed in a really nice bungalow with a beautiful view of Lake Windemere. 

The second week we went to Manchester University and stayed in the Wilmslow halls of residence with some other people in our wave and we had to fend for ourselves by cooking and cleaning on our own which was quite a challenge for some people in itself! My flat was on the top floor (unfortunately) but there was also a lovely view here. My groups skill to learn was media so we had a mentor called Tim who taught us how to use filming equipment and how to edit footage which is making me consider wanting a YouTube channel hmm. We made a 'humanimal' mockumentary and a charity based video in the four days that we stayed there and I didn't stop laughing the whole time.

So far I have had an amazing Challenge experience and it is one of the best summers I've ever had!! I have just started week three which is the final week and I can gladly say I have made so many amazing new friends along the way and I've loved every minute of it! 

Love from Sammy xxx

NCS- The Challenge

So this Sunday I will be meeting a bunch of other 16-17 year olds at 9am to experience an amazing week of outdoor fun and make loads of new friends.

I found out about NCS when they came into my school and did a presentation and then most of my favourite youtubers joined in and started to promote it. Basically, for the first week we will be going to the Lake District for a week and doing loads of fun outdoor activities such as abseiling, kayaking, hiking and really just pushing yourself to overcome your fears and help others!

The second week we are staying in the halls accommodation at Manchester University and we will complete a task from the area we've chosen and we'll work in a team to create a presentation whilst working with professionals in the area.

Finally, we will get together for 4 weekend in September to do a project to help improve our community and make a change.

This is a really fantastic opportunity and I'm so excited but slightly nervous as I'm not the best at making new friends lets say... But as I will be attending college in September it seemed the perfect way to boost my confidence and it gives me some independence away from my family ! (Also, we got a super comfy hoodie to wear when we go 😃)