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1st Verse Holiday Activities (Making Media)

Our holiday programme delivers high energy creative activities, sports, games, and exciting trips that build confidence, skills, and friendships. Children learn, create, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment designed to inspire every young person who joins us.

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Eligibility

Age Group

  • 13 - 18

What is this service?

Our Making Media programme gives young people the chance to explore filmmaking, podcasting, stop motion animation and digital storytelling in a fun, supportive environment. Participants work with professional equipment and creative facilitators to bring their ideas to life while building real technical and communication skills.

What Young People Experience

  • Hands on filmmaking: storyboarding, shooting and editing

  • Podcast creation with microphones, sound design and interviewing skills

  • Stop motion animation using props, sets and digital tools

  • Photography and visual storytelling challenges

  • Creative team projects that mirror real media production

  • End of programme showcase to celebrate their work

Why Families Choose Us

  • Safe, structured sessions led by experienced media facilitators

  • Suitable for beginners and confident creators alike

  • Encourages teamwork, problem solving and self expression

  • Builds transferable digital skills valued in school and future careers

  • Inclusive environment that supports imagination and confidence

What Makes It Unique

Making Media turns young people into creators, not just consumers. Every session blends creativity with technical learning, helping participants discover new talents, express their voice and gain pride in completing real media projects they can share with friends and family.

What we offer?

  • Creative workshops including art, media, music and storytelling
  • Sports, games and team challenges
  • Daily movement and wellbeing activities
  • Fun trips and special themed days
  • Safe, supportive environment with experienced facilitators
  • Opportunities to build confidence and make new friends

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What people say

"This was my first time at 1st Verse Holidays. I have been to 3 other HAF holiday camps and this was by far the best one"

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