Scarborough District
Children & Young People’s Fund
Introduction
During the pandemic crisis, poor mental health and wellbeing in children & young people in the Scarborough District has become an increasing concern.
In response, the Scarborough District Children & Young People’s fund has provided money to enable SDSG to deliver aquatic activities to promote good mental health and wellbeing for children and their parents for one year, entry free.
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Swim England state:
"Being active has a positive impact on mental health including: improving mood, increasing self-esteem, lowers the risk of depression, slows dementia and cognitive decline, improves sleep and reduces stress.
What is on offer?
In the small pool SDSG is providing access to:
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- SDSG's toys and equipment
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- State of the art aqua-sensory lighting
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- Trained assistants will be on hand to organise games and activities
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In addition to this, the children and young people will be able to influence the games and activities being organised and together will have £500 to spend on new equipment and toys.
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It will also be FREE ENTRY* for children, young people and parents.
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* Annual Membership Required.
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