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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We booked our son onto the NCS after good feedback from friends whose kids had attended. He was incredibly resistant as none of his school mates were going. Lots of drama beforehand. However, o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son had amazing time, made new friends and can't stop talking about it. In his words if he could - he would go again. He loved all the activities even than some were out of his comfort zone. Defin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter went to YHA Langdale with NCS in July 2024. She had a fantastic time and really enjoyed all the activities- especially the waterfall scrambling- and felt very well looked after by all the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Stars from us! My daughter really enjoyed the week away. Enjoyed the activities, made new friends, and said all the organisers were brilliant. Huge confidence boost! As the parent I've been so impr... See more

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  1. Youth Organization

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NCS exists to engage, unite and empower young people to have a voice on issues that matter. NCS provides year-round opportunities including our Summer and Autumn programmes, Changemakers delivering social action locally and Futuremakers offering paid work opportunities to become world ready and work ready. We want young people to unleash their potential, to build their confidence and say 'No We Can'. Want to find out more? Head to our site: wearencs.com


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I liked my NCS experience because I…

I liked my NCS experience because I had a chance to meet new people from different places and learn different cultures...i also was able to make new friends.... And also the activities we did were so good ... We were not only having fun but also learning some new life skills... and also it enabled me to be more confident socially..... I highly recommend....i actually rate it a 10 outta 10 experience the only way to spend your summer holiday is the NCS way periodt ‼️ 💅

12 August 2024
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Hi Naledi - Thank you for letting us know! We really want NCS to help young people from different backgrounds meet, as well as learn new skills. It's great to hear you experienced that :)
- Richard, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All of the activities making new friends and the support of the NCS staff Milton Keynes

What made the experience great is how all of the staff were so supportive like if you needed a chat with them they are there. They push you to do your best and in activities. I would go again because they taught me things I never knew and the staff might not think they do a lot but it’s how the yp feels inside because before I went to NCS Milton Keyens I was feeling very alone and made some wrong decisions but now I’m back home I haven’t made any bad decisions and I know I have people to talk to all ways but will forever miss all the NCS staff and hope to be back next year. If you are looking to go away for a 4 night 5 day experience I suggest you go to NCS LIVE IT in Milton Keynes

12 August 2024
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Hi Megan, It's so amazing to hear about your time on NCS! Thanks for taking part ❤😁 -Chris, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great activities that definitely have…

Great activities that definitely have boosted my confidence. Amazing to meet new people and meet the staff who were so welcoming. I will never forget my NCS experience and will recommend it to so many people. Thank you to all the staff who were at kibblestone

12 August 2024
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Hi Charles! This is absolutely wonderful feedback 😄 We're so glad NCS has boosted your confidence and the staff were super welcoming 🙌 -Chris, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a fantastic opportunity for my…

This was a fantastic opportunity for my son-very good value and the activities were worthwhile and my son enjoyed every minute. The leaders were young and full of energy and enthusiasm and I can’t praise them highly enough. Would definitely recommend- a great experience at a key time of life

12 August 2024
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Hi Jane - It's great to hear about your son's experience of NCS. It sounds like the leaders did a great job! And thank you for the recommendation!
- Richard, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing one of the best tho…

Absolutely amazing one of the best tho bff s I’ve ever done, met so many new friends and the leaders are the absolute best

12 August 2024
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Hi Macy - It's great to hear you met so many new friends, and that are leaders were so good! Thank you for letting us know!
Richard - The NCS Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

NCS Experience-Andy,Oscar,Dee,Jasmine

Falsely advertised,didn't get to do many off the activities and was mainly indoor sessions but one thing that saved it from being terrible were the friendly staff. The manger Andy and the staff Oscar,Dee and Jasmine tried there best to make every activity as fun as possible and taught everyone many life skills and were always there to help.Whenever my friend and I needed anything we were able to speak to andy and she would resolve or help our issues.They were all really funny and saved the trip despite the lack of outdoor activities.

13 August 2024
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Hi Awwal, thank you for letting us know about your experience on your programme, we're sorry to hear you were let down by the activities. This feedback will go a long way to improving our future programmes. -Chris, The NCS Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Kingswood dearne valley Andy,Oscar,Dee and jasmine are amazing disappointed in ncs as a whole wouldn’t recommend

Staff are amazing words can’t describe how grateful I am to have them on my trip however the actual program itself was very very disappointing as we barley got to do any real sessions but the staff did their best to help out and still try make it everyone have the best time I wouldn’t recommend it as it seems very on and off some people get to do a lot of activities and have fun whereas people like me have the boring experience and get sold a facade. Lovely staff very very friendly and nice the manager andy is amazing along with denecia and jasmine and Oscar they are incredible people treaded us amazingly and helped us have the most fun we possibly could they deserve better then having to put up with having to compromise and put up with not having a lot of fun sessions to facilitate but ncs itself is very disappointing and wouldn’t recommend.

13 August 2024
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Hi Ruman, thank you for your feedback.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. This feedback will help us with future programmes and allow us to improve. -Chris, The NCS team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter had a fantastic time on the…

My daughter had a fantastic time on the NCS residential, the activities were fantastic, she made new friends and said the group leaders were lovely people. Would thoroughly recommend this to other young people.

16 August 2024
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Hi Claire! It's fantastic to hear your daughter enjoyed their time on the NCS programme, made new friends and would recommend the programme to future attendees! 😄 - Chris, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab time had by my son

My son went to Castleton & had a fab time, from rock-climbing, abseiling, a trip to Go Ape, he even made a new friend.. a goat he named George😂 the staff were brill, highly recommend this experience.

12 August 2024
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Hi Gemma - we're so glad your son (and George) had a great time on NCS! And thank you for mentioning our programme staff. We're very proud of them!
- Richard, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

Our team leader Emile was amazing and it was such a good experience. I would 100% recommend the NCS experience to anyone considering going. We made lots of memories and had so much fun and i would definitely do it again

11 August 2024
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Hi Imogen - Thank you for letting us know! Emily sounds great, and we're really happy you had so much fun. Thank you again!
- Richard, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a fantastic opportunity and…

This is a fantastic opportunity and experience for teens to spend a week away from home to meet a diverse range of new people, new friends, try new things, develop team work & have amazing fun! And all for a heavily subsidised cost too. The organisers and leaders were great too!

5 August 2024
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Hi Julia! We're so glad to hear you and your child had a great experience with us. This is such a lovely read!
- Nick, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NCS live it experience

I took part in the ncs live it experience at kings wood West Runton. There were lots of activities such as archery, Jacob’s ladder and climbing. Our leaders were always involved and made the week very exciting and fun. We also did some less adventurous activities such as a visit to the beach, a fun talent show and buggy building. The food was also better than expected and the accommodation was okay. I would recommend this experience!

12 August 2024
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It's amazing to hear about your experience on NCS this year! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time! Thanks for sharing your lovely feedback 😁❤
- Nick, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter was buzzing after coming…

My daughter was buzzing after coming back from her week with NCS.
She made loads of new friends and did loads of different activities.
Really good value for money, she said accommodation was comfortable and food decent as a vegetarian.
I think the staff are what really made it for her, sounds like they really know how to engage with teens and get the best out of them.
Special mention for Joe who was their team leader who did a brilliant job!

12 August 2024
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Hi Emily. Thanks for getting in touch and for sharing this amazing feedback ❤️️
It's great to hear your daughter had such a great time and absolutely smashed it! 🙌
- Nick, The NCS team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BEST TRIP EVERRR

Ncs genuinely made my summer. This place is the happiest I’ve ever been all of the team leaders and people there were 10/10 and I made so many genuine friends.I went alone scared I wasn’t gona make any friends and now I’ve made life long connections. It has massively brought on my confidence. My team leader Abby was phenomenal and was an absolute sweetheart. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip. We had done everything from rock climbing to making a fire and a stew in the woods.If I could do this again every week I would. All of the staff made me feel so welcome and loved.
Thank you so muchhhhhh!!!!

12 August 2024
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Reply from NCS

Thanks for sharing your feedback, it's amazing to hear that you had a great time with us and our wonderful staff. This is what we love to see!
Thanks again! ❤
- Nick, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic experience for my…

Absolutely fantastic experience for my daughter. Very well organised, with representatives ready to meet families and children at the coach station to travelling with them, being with them and setting up valuable life skill based activities. My shy daughter had an amazing time and felt safe, secure and made new friends. She wants to go back!

12 August 2024
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Reply from NCS

Hi Melaine - Thank you for letting us know! It's great to know your daughter learnt valuable skills and got out of her comfort zone. We do also have local community programmes here: https://wearencs.com/local-community-experiences
- Richard, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter had the best time with NCS

My daughter had the best time with NCS, she loved all the activities, met lots of lovely people and was guided by the best leaders. If you have a young person in your care please encourage them to go on the NCS programme!

5 August 2024
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Reply from NCS

Thanks for sharing your feedback about your daughter's time with us. It's amazing to hear she met lots of lovely people and that you'd recommend us to other young people 😊❤️️
- Nick, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The NCS Live it experience was by far the best thing i’ve ever done…

The NCS Live it experience was by far the best thing i’ve ever done! We went to the Laches Wood outdoor centre campus and my leader was Molly. On the first day i honestly wanted to go home. it was nothing like what i was expecting it to be and i was pretty ill over the first night, but Molly convinced me to stay and i’m so so so glad i did. Ive got over my fears, learned it’s okay to be myself round others, Learned so many new skills, Made so many new friends and got an extremely full camera roll from all the pictures and videos. I am 100% going again next year and recommend everyone else to as well. You won’t regret it!

12 August 2024
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Reply from NCS

Hi AGS! It sounds like you had a great time! Although NCS Away From Home can be done once, we do have local community options you can learn about here: https://wearencs.com/local-community-experiences Thank you for letting us know how great you found NCS :)
- Richard, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter went to Kibblestone with…

My daughter went to Kibblestone with NCS. She had an amazing time, all sorts of activities, made good friends who she is planning on staying in touch with. She said the food was fine. She had a spinal fusion for scoliosis and was able to take part in all the activities, the leaders also offered her a camp bed which was lovely. She loved it, thank you!

12 August 2024
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Reply from NCS

Hi Gemma, thanks for sharing your amazing feedback with us and it's great to hear your teen had such a great time on NCS. It's brilliant that she was able to take part in everything, despite her challenges 🙌

- Nick, The NCS team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience for teens

We booked our son onto the NCS after good feedback from friends whose kids had attended.
He was incredibly resistant as none of his school mates were going. Lots of drama beforehand.
However, once we had finally got him out of the car and he had talked to some of the kids there, the anxiety levels disappeared.
By his own admission had an amazing time. Well organised, good accomodation and food. Great activities.
He came back almost a different child. Made new friends. He is confident, more talkative and positive.
Cannot compliment NCS enough.

5 August 2024
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Reply from NCS

It's amazing to hear about your son's experience on NCS this year, we're so glad that they had a great time and was able to socialise and make friends! Thanks for sharing your lovely feedback 😁❤
- Nick, The NCS Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter went on this NCS "LIVE IT"…

My daughter went on this NCS "LIVE IT" away from home. She had the time of her life and did activities she would never have had the opportunity to do. NCS experience gave her confidence in meeting new people and make new friends in a safe environment as she is a shy person. I appreciated how the staff encouraged my daughter to take part in activities to make their time enjoyable.

12 May 2024
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Reply from NCS

Hi and thanks so much for your feedback.
It's great to hear your daughter had a great time on NCS and made some new friends. 😊
Thanks for sharing ❤️️
Paul- NCS team

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