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This October, Belfast YMCA is bringing young people from across Belfast together for an exciting four-day experience packed with teamwork, adventure, culture and new experiences! 🌟
Better Together is a cross-community project exploring identity, good relations, teamwork and leadership. Through interactive sessions, workshops, trips and shared experiences, participants will have the opportunity to build confidence, make new connections and see Belfast and beyond from different perspectives. 🌍
👥 Who can take part?
A group of 16 young people from across Belfast
🎓 Age
Young people entering Year 8–Year 10 in September 2026
💷 Cost
£10 per person – payable to confirm your place on the project.
📅 Commitment
Participants must be available to attend all sessions from Monday 26th to Thursday 29th October.
🙌 Participation
Young people should be enthusiastic about getting involved in all aspects of the project and be willing to follow the Belfast YMCA Code of Conduct.
🚀 What’s happening?
📍 Monday 26th October
🤝 Induction and team-building activities
🎨 Tour of Belfast’s murals and peace walls
🏝️ Tuesday 27th October
🧩 Trip to Prison Island
💬 Good relations workshops
🏛️ Wednesday 28th October
🚌 Day trip to Derry/Londonderry
📚 Visit to the Apprentice Boys of Derry and the Museum of Free Derry
🎪 Thursday 29th October
🎭 Circusful workshop
🍕 Pizza lunch
💡 Interactive workshops
🏆 Celebration and awards ceremony
✨ Ready to be part of Better Together?
If you’re interested in meeting new people, trying new things, developing your teamwork and leadership skills, and exploring different perspectives, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 To register your interest, please complete the Expression of Interest using the link below.
Better Together is funded by Belfast City Council. 🏙️
