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The Leighton Buzzard MENCAP Holiday Club provides an annual three week summer club especially designed for young people from the ages of 8 to 18 who have varying degrees of special needs.

We aim to open experiences to the children through predominantly physical and creative activities with the emphasis on having fun rather than an extension of school.

The Holiday Club works on three levels. Firstly, of course, we are there for the children giving them their own club and hopefully a happy time to remember and look forward to each year. We aim to give them the opportunity to participate in activities that they cannot usually access and have at least as many different experiences as their peers. Secondly, for the parents/carers to give them a much needed break knowing that their children are safe and having fun during the long summer holidays. Thirdly, for the students, who often return year after year as they have gained so much from their participation in our Holiday Club. Over the years,  many have gone on to a range of successful careers supporting people with disabilities.  

More than 10 leaders and 40 students freely volunteer their time each year.

In February I bought some skates, and managed 10 metres before falling down. By September I will be skating a marathon in under 2.5 hours. It's gonna be a tough challenge! 

Any donations you can spare will support young people to do activities and experience things they might otherwise be unable to do.  

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