1617- 0701 Summerversity & Launchpad programme 2017

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Islington Council is seeking providers or consortia of providers to submit proposals to deliver high quality, engaging and innovative summer courses and activities for young people aged 13 -24 to be delivered as part of the Summerversity and/or Launchpad programme 2017. The Summerversity and Launchpad programme will be delivered over the summer holidays primarily in August 2017. The programme will offer a wide range of free social, recreational and educational activities for young people aged 13-24 providing opportunities for formal accreditation where appropriate. The aim of the programme is to engage young people in a range of stimulating courses and activities over their summer holiday that will develop their skills and interests, raise their ambitions and aspirations and expose them to the new experiences and opportunities. Providers can submit bids for one or both funding streams: • Summerversity - Activities for young people aged 13 - 16 • Launchpad - Activities for young people aged 16 - 24 Both the Summerversity and Launchpad will be delivered under, but not limited to, four main themes • Arts, culture, music and performance • Healthy lifestyles, physical activity and self-development • Media, design and technology • Youth enterprise and work readiness