Summerversity and Launchpad

Over 90 FREE summer holiday activities, courses and events for young people who live or study in Islington

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

“It was the best thing I have ever done” Mia Bassett told us about taking a course through @Summerversity

We spoke to her about how the course changed her life and kick started her career in leisure.

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[Summerversity and Launchpad @Summerversity]

Looking forward to running Summerversity courses in the new White Lion recording studio!

[Lift Islington @Lifthub]

Huge thanks to @LittleSimz for coming back here last week to open our new recording studio. “This is really, really special for me. Lift, back when it was White Lion, was definitely the foundation for me in how I began my journey". https://t.co/SjSiWkBpjM

[Islington Council @IslingtonBC]

A new music studio at @Lifthub was opened by superstar @littlesimz ⭐

A regular at the youth hub years ago, she said “This is really, really special for me.”

The event at the Lift, run by @isledon for us, was attended by more than 100 young people.

Press release ⬇️

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

There are still some free #swimming class spots left at @GLL_UK Cally Pool and Ironmonger Row Baths leisure centres for kids aged 4-16.

Be quick and don't miss out! Sign up ➡️ https://t.co/1BCR3uhvvu

#SummerFun

[Islington Council @IslingtonBC]

👧 There's lots of #SummerFun happening in the borough! Hear from young people taking part in @Summerversity activities: https://t.co/3lZgw5ZVHH

It's not too late to get involved! See what's still on and make the most of the summer break: https://t.co/wAzeAsAWqn

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

Animal lovers aged 15-24 have a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills and experience through the City Farming Business course at @Freightcityfarm, N7.

This free @Summerversity course runs Monday 21-Friday 25 August, 10am-5pm. Book now: https://t.co/be0bV7NHk7

#SummerFun

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

Girls inspired by @Chloe_Kelly98 or @maryearps027 can develop their skills at girls #football camp! ⚽

🔗 Book now: https://t.co/Awr5bkMvYH

📆 Tuesday 22 - Friday 25 August
📍 Sobell Leisure Centre, N7

#SummerFun #Islington #GirlsFootball #Lionesses
#AusEng #WorldCup

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

Make this the #summer that you or your children get confident in the water. 6-21-year-olds can take part in free #swimming lessons at Ironmonger Row Baths, EC1V. Book now for lessons taking place Mon 21 - Fri 25 August: https://t.co/WiSqy2CqaV

#SummerFun #Islington
@GLL_UK

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

🚴 Do you know someone aged 13-19 who'd like to build their cycling confidence? Have them take part in #Summerversity cycle sessions led by qualified instructors, taking place from 21-25 August.

Find out more and sign up: https://t.co/2scZFYsIf4

#SummerFun

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

Spaces are still available for FREE #kayaking with @IslingtonBoatCl! Register your spot⬇️

[NationalYouthTheatre @NYTofGB]

📽️ Do you love TV, film and theatre? Do you want to know how productions come alive on stage and screen?

15 - 25 year olds from Islington sign up for a FREE @Summerversity course

🗓️ 21 - 25 August @ National Youth Theatre

https://t.co/KbPg6JZjW9

[Islington Boat Club @IslingtonBoatCl]

Last chance for free kayaking sessions at Islington Boat Club.
Thanks to @Summerversity we have two spaces left for week four Start course.
Register now!! https://t.co/Nfvsi0K8G4

@IslingtonBC @islingtongztte @IslingtonLife @islingtonnow @IslingtonTrib @Islingtonlibs

[Islington Boat Club @IslingtonBoatCl]

We still have spaces for Kayaking Courses week 3 and 4 for 13-19 year olds with #Islington #Summerversity. See you there!

[YES Outdoors @YESOutdoors]

This week we’re delivering #bicyclemaintenance courses as part of @Summerversity to 30 young people across the borough of #Islington - they’re learning valuable skills and will each be given a free bicycle to take home! #yesoutdoors #summerversity #foramoreequalfuture

[Global Generation @global_gen]

Our floating garden on the canal has got activities planned with @Summerversity in July and August!
From growing, craft, photography and more, join us on the water to de-stress, learn new skills and connect with nature.
Open to youth 13-19, find out more!
https://t.co/nAc9cKy7ze

[IslingtonYC @IslingtonYC]

Between 1 November and 10 November 2,483 young people voted in the Islington Youth Council Election.

To discover the fourteen newly elected Youth Councillors visit https://t.co/5IrYuXlgvS

@Lifthub @Soap__box @rosebowlhub @PlatfmIslington @Summerversity @MichelleNgongo

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

The Zone Youth Project is delivering a #health and #wellbeing session to young people aged 13 to 19 as part of @Summerversity 🧘🏽

It's aimed at teaching young people self-care tools to manage #stress and #anxiety and for general wellbeing. Find out more: https://t.co/DUYSqPwjWy

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

Young Islington resident, aged 16-24, interested in becoming a lifeguard? 🏊‍♀️

@Summerversity are offering free training to become a fully trained and qualified lifeguard with employment opportunities on completion of the course.

Find out more and sign-up: https://t.co/5HwD5AOMtw

[Lift Islington @Lifthub]

Great job ops for young people - FREE National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification at IRB with @Summerversity - sign up for swim test Tues 23 August https://t.co/NWti58ODsH