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European Youth Camp 2010 - Sweden!TYPJPover 1 year ago9494 people shared this0 comments August, 2010, saw the return of the European youth camp, only this time instead of Scotland, it was in Sweden! The camp was a week long, and there were around 30 young people from several different European countries in attendance.Day one was spent doing team-building exercises in order to get to know each other. We also got split in to our 'discovery groups', which were groups that we would meet each day in and discuss Huntington's disease. Each group had a camp leader present ready to provide any support required or answer any questions. Day two was beautiful. We went on a boat trip for...Find out more...
HDA England & Wales kids camps 2011KTPPover 1 year ago9090 people shared this0 comments Every year in the summer holidays the HDA for England and Wales has summer camps in Mepal, the New Forest and Kielder. These are weekend camps for children aged 9 to 16. It's a chance to get away, make some friends and do some activities the kids might not have done before. In total, around 50 young people attended the HDA camps this year (2011)! The kids had the opportunity to get away from their home environments and enjoy an array of activities, some fresh air, sun, and the pool tables of course.'I loved the HDA summer camp, we did climbing, abseiling and canoeing. My favourite things...Find out more...
International Youth Meeting 2011 - USATYPJPover 1 year ago9292 people shared this0 commentsIn June, 2011, the first ever International Youth Meeting for HD was held in Minnesota, USA. The youth meeting consisted of 22 young people from 11 different countries all gathering together to discuss youth support in their region. What's more, the meeting was organised and run by young people from the Young Adults Working Group. The meeting was held over 3 days, with 1 full day and 2 smaller sessions on the other 2 days. Day one was all about youth support and how to improve it. Firstly we had an introduction session, where all the young people introduced themselves and provided their...Find out more...
NYA Day 2011 - USATYPJPover 1 year ago8888 people shared this0 comments The 7th Annual NYA Day at the 2011 HDSA National Convention in Minneapolis, MN was another great success and a highlight of a fabulous weekend. Over 60 young people from around the country (and world) gathered together on Thursday June 23rd in an effort to meet and connect with others in similar situations affected by HD. The goal was for young people to realize that they are not alone and to make connections and friendships with others to take home after the convention. Throughout the course of the day there were round table discussions, educational talks and special guests who joined in...Find out more...
Scottish Huntington's Association kid's camp 2011TYPJPover 1 year ago8383 people shared this0 comments In beautiful July, 2011, it was time to spend a week in the lovely Lagganlia Outdoor Activity Centre, Inverness-shire, in Scotland. It was there where the SHA's kids' camp for 2011 was to be held. 49 Young people from Scotland (and also Ireland) attended the camp!After all the kids were settled into their accommodation, it was time for some food and football to kick things off (get it? 'Kick' things off? No... never mind). Usually football consists of 11 v 11, but apparently not in Scotland, as everyone got involved in the game - which made me a great, fun game of footy. 'Playing football...Find out more...
Young Adult Working Group 2010 - PragueTYPJPover 1 year ago8282 people shared this0 commentsIn September, 2010, the Young Adult Working Group (YAWG) for EHDN met to discuss improving support for young people affected by Huntington's disease. The YAWG consists of a mix of young people affected by Huntington's disease and professionals with an interest in youth. Any young person can join the YAWG if they want to be involved and work to improve youth support in their region.At the meeting in Prague, we had a great turnout, with around 30 people in attendance from over a dozen different countries. We started the meeting with an introduction to HDBuzz, by Jeff Carroll and Ed Wild....Find out more...