Youth Vision
Youth Vision is a unique programme and we are delighted to offer it to young people aged 14 to 18yrs, supporting them to have a smooth and happier transition into adulthood.
What do we do?
We are a charitable organisation and our project was inspired by the "Vision Quest" programme working with teenagers, in America. We have been developing since 2005, with pilot projects and evaluations of the demand for our type of programme within Lothian Region.
Our aim is to educate and develop the strengths and confidence of young people in this transition and to provide them with the opportunity to identify and work out any personal problems through practical wilderness exercises, archaeology, dry stane dyking, storytelling, drama, art and discussion circles. We work with young people who may be struggling with formal education and we aim to promote their development by confronting problems of isolation, inadequacy of expression and lack of support.
We aim to connect the youngsters to Scotland's past through learning about the history and archaeology of Threipmuir Steading. The Heritage Lottery Fund is supporting Youth Vision to protect and rebuild the 18th Century farm steading and our ultimate goal will be to completely restore the buildings.
Our weekday programme is offered to Midlothian High Schools and we pick up groups of 6-8 pupils and transport them to our base in the Pentland Hills. They spend one day per week for ten weeks following the Youth Vision programme, doing some work around the cottage and taking part in our activities before being taken back to school at the end of the day. We will also provide a follow-up programme which includes additional counselling and support when required for any young people who have completed our programme.
We offer a Saturday programme which is open to any young people interested in learning more about themselves and nature.
