NCS Summer 2016 Thread

The majority, there was a little bit of arguing and fights, but this is to be expected with a bunch of teens

So each area has a group of teens, the 'waves' are effectively a separate group for each area. Basically if the whole NCS programme was 12 weeks, you would have 4 waves of about 50 each. It's hard to explain.

I loved it so much! It was amazing. I would say the best was in the second week. We were cooking food and for our mentor (we had one in our apartment) we put tonnes of chilli in his dinner . And also the massive doggie pile on the first week, or doing handstands on a canoe. But to be fair I have tonnes of memories, the talent contest was an awesome one.

Basically yes, take lots and lots of spare clothes though, the only thing I would say is, if you go 'camping', take really really warm clothes, and um...don't use the toilet to poop. As weird as this sounds, the last person to go..has to carry the portaloo back.

With the first NCS programmes coming in about 2 months, and me finding more NCS related posts, I thought I'd make this kind of 'general' thread about the programme where you can talk about various aspects of it, such as the dates, where you're going from (and to when you get the information in advance) and Part 2 skills you've chosen (if the providers let you choose it, that is).

Doing it this year? Post here!
Did it before? Post here! Especially since we need to know the exact amount of random crap we need to pack so we don't bring a suitcase with the weight of 27 elephants.

Yes you can ^^

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I've applied for NCS, just gave in the application today in fact. They came to my school yesterday saying there's 150 spaces left so hopefully I'll get in, with my friend. I'm slightly worried about the first week, do they force you to take part in activities? I went to PGL a couple years ago and If I didn't want to take part (fear of heights) I didn't have to.
Also, at the end of the whole thing, do you have to complete an interview? This guy told me he was interviewed by Starbucks and I don't even want a job so do you think they would make us do that?

I was realllly nervous about doing NCS last year, especially as I didn't go with any of my friends but it turned out to be an amazing experience. I'm actually joining the NCS team this Summer as an Assistant Team Leader which should be quite exciting NCS eases you into the programme quite effectively with regards to getting to know your team, and partaking in physical activity. You are never forced to do anything that you aren't comfortable with but instructors do encourage you to take part in all activities along with the rest of your team. What you've got to remember is that NCS is all about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, and working collectively as a team. I was dead scared about doing high-ropes (especially the trapeze) in the trees but after I pushed myself to do it, along with a bit of encouragement from the team, it felt great.

I've never heard of people having an interview at the end, especially at Starbucks! Don't quite get that :P

It's great that you've handed your application in though, you'll have a great time

Part of the application is choosing the actual skills, like drama, sport, etc. For example, in order, I chose:

1 - Media
2 - Art (it was on the drop down menu, and the fact that I'm currently doing an Art GCSE might help me)
3 - Photography

That's it. You don't choose groups, locations, or anything of the sort. After that it's just filling out the remainder of the application.

I'm from Birmingham I have never done before and my first week starts on the 31st July till 4 th August

I don't exactly remember what I choose for second week but I think I choose media or something to we dance aswell

hahaha at least we will know one person I'm just freaked about the bus journey like who will I talk to or is everyone gonna sit in silence awkwardly -__- . btw smart idea for creating this thread. I've been watching vlogs about NCS and I don't know they give a lot of info but not the stuff that I wanna know if that makes sense??

Area: Leeds
Dates: 31 July - 23 August
Options for Part 2 (in descending order): 1 - Sport 2 - Enterprise 3 - Music

Got the conformation email today - so excited!

(Btw anyone else doing it in Leeds?)