Welcome to the BF Adventure youth zone.
Maybe you have already joined one of our groups, such as Freestyle or maybe you are just thinking about it. On this page you will find information about our programmes, photos and interviews with young people that are currently on one of our courses.
Did you know?
BF Adventure also offers an Infoservice. Are you unsure what to do next after you finished your programme with us? Do you have problems at school or at home? Or do you have questions about health, drugs, alcohol or your relationship?
Whatever it might be, we will be able to help you or at least give you some ideas and point you to the right direction. You just have to ask for a confidential meeting and we will set a date to have a cup of tea and a chat which will be confidential. What does that mean?
It means, no matter what age you are, we will not tell anyone about what was said in our meeting without you permission unless we find that you or people around you are unsafe!
You don't want to talk about it?
You can also find information on various subjects:
- On our noticeboards around the site
- On the web (please feel free to use the PCs in our computer room)
Useful links:
www.jobcentreplus.co.uk
www.dmtbs.co.uk
www.eefo.co.uk
www.cornwall.ac.uk
www.connexions-direct.com
www.talktofrank.com
www.bullying.co.uk
www.childline.org.uk
If you have any questions please get in touch anytime. You can phone us on 01326 340912 or contact us online.
Interview of the month
This month we have interview
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Madi Parkinson (18) from Penzance
What are you up to after the
Freestyle programme ?
I have been volunteering at BFA working alongside instructors and also helping out with Marketing in the office. I will start an apprenticeship as an Outdoor Instructor
in Devon in April.
What was your favourite activity?
My favourite activity on freestyle was climbing, during an expedition I was able to climb at the Cheesewring quarry on Bodmin moor which was really exhilarating.
What is your best memory from freestyle?
I have so many amazing memories that it’d be impossible to choose just one. The little things are the most memorable, like our instructors rendition of Robbie Williams’ “Angels” in the mini bus and getting pushed off a Sit on top kayak that I was standing up on.
What are your hobbies and interests when you’re not at BF?
I enjoy horse riding and surfing as I live near the beach. I also do a bit of climbing and abseiling with friends in my spare time.
What advice would you give to someone thinking of coming on the program?
I’d tell them to go for it, it’s a really rewarding program and you learn so much. I have
gained a lot of confidence since I started here and made some new friends too.