2010 CAMP DATES:

Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire:

24 - 30 July 2010

5 - 11 August 2010

The Magdalen Project, Winsham, Chard, Somerset:

24 - 30 August 2010

Download a registration form below:
Youth_Registration_form_2010.pdf

LIFEbeat is a registered charity No. 1128680.

THE PROGRAMME

LIFEbeat summer camps offer a unique opportunity for young people to explore and expand their creativity. Participants are drawn together from different backgrounds and cultures, bringing a broad range of experiences and perspectives on life. At LIFEbeat camps you make friends for life.

THE COMMUNITY

LIFEbeat camps are pioneered by Charlie Murphy
who is an educator, facilitator and award-winning
singer/songwriter. He is known for his groundbreaking
work incorporating creativity into youth development
and adult training. He co-founded Power of Hope,
an innovative youth development organization in
Washington State and British Columbia in 1996. In 2005
Charlie was elected to the Ashoka Fellowship, a global
association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs.
He has recently launched Partnership for Youth
Empowerment (PyeGlobal) to spread principles and
practices for transformative youth work internationally.

The camps are led by a group of vibrant performers
and artists who are supported by adult facilitators from
a wealth of backgrounds. Each share their experitise and enthusiasm with the community and contribute to making the camp a safe, rewarding and inspiring experience for everyone.

LOCATION

LIFEbeat 2009 will be set in the grounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. Beautiful parkland, surrounded by water and wildlife will provide the perfect setting for the camp experience. Nutritious meals will be provided. Young participants sleep in tented camps joined by adult staff to ensure that everyone is safe and secure.

Young people are presented with a daily choice of workshops involving fun and inspiring activities including:

Leadership is encouraged and nurtured and by the end
of the week the camp is facilitated and led by younger participants.