All Aboard – The Pirate Castle's Holiday Scheme
Young People
We want to run affordable school holiday schemes for local 8-16 year olds to have fun and learn new skills through canal-based activities.
About this cause
The Pirate Castle is a boating and outdoor activities charity based in a characterful community centre on the bank of the Regent's Canal in the heart of Camden Town. We promote life chances, learning and healthy living through a raft of canal-based and community activities and we’ve been flying the flag for opportunity and adventure for over 50 years! Canoeing, kayaking and canal boating are core to our work and we strive to tackle disadvantage, challenge exclusion and support the more vulnerable members of our community through all that we do. With a focus on local children and special needs/disability groups, our free and subsidised projects enhance health and wellbeing, nurture life and social skills and bring people together - regardless of their ability or personal circumstances.
How this cause brings people in the community together
There is a distinct lack of affordable child care/activity programmes in Camden during school holidays, leaving many families priced out, particularly those who are already struggling to get by. Our affordable schemes give local kids somewhere safe and rewarding to go, help them build confidence, skills and lasting friendships and better equip them to deal with the challenges of life ahead.