Life Chances – Naval Childrens Charity

Life Chances Programme

In partnership with Greenwich Hospital

Our Life Chances programme has been designed in partnership with Naval young people via our NCC Youth Council and centers around three key themes: Outdoor, Creative, and Education.

Here’s how the Life Chances Programme makes an impact:

• Boosting Confidence and Wellbeing

Opportunities to build essential life skills through activities that promote resilience, teamwork, and self-belief.

• Unlocking Educational Success

Working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award? Many of these activities can be counted! We are also working with the Forces Employment Charity to embed careers advice, CV support and future planning.

• Building a Sense of Belonging

Connecting young people with others from Naval families, participants can develop a shared sense of belonging and understanding, creating friendships that could last a lifetime.

Available Activities

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Education
Outdoor
Creative
Partners

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 7-11 year old's (Mornings only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

Dates: 13-17th April 2026 Mornings only
Ages: 7-11 year old’s
Location: The Annex, Helensburgh Civic Centre, 38 E Clyde St, Helensburgh G84 7PG
Fully funded opportunity

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 12-16 year old's (Afternoons only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

Dates: 13-17th April 2026 – Afternoons only

Ages: 12-16 year old’s

Location:The Annex, Helensburgh Civic Centre, 38 E Clyde St, Helensburgh G84 7PG

Fully funded opportunity

Sporty Stars Camps 2026

Award winning day-camps offering a variety of multi- sports, arts & crafts and inflatable activities.

Dates:

Easter Holidays

7th April – 10th April

13th April – 17th April 2026 – Plymouth is FULLY BOOKED

May Half Term

26th May – 29th May 2026 – Lympstone 1 place left / Plymouth 1 place left

Summer Holidays

27th July 2026 – 31st July 2026

3rd August – 7th August

10th August – 14th August

17th August 2026 – 21st August 2026

24th August – 28th August

Locations:

Marjon Sport & Health Centre, Plymouth Marjon University, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH Lympstone, St Peters Prep School, St. Peters School, Harefield, Exmouth, EX8 5AU

Albatross Arts | Online Creative Workshops

Online 1 hour creative workshops for children aged 10 to 14. A parent or guardian must be present. A box of materials will be posted to you before the workshops start. Led by experienced artist facilitators.

Dates: FULLY BOOKED – More dates coming soon

Location: UK wide – online

Fully funded opportunity

Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

Whatever you are considering for the future, work experience is always a valuable addition to any CV!

Location: Online offer

Never Such Innocence Workshops

Never Such Innocence have a team of creative practitioners who visit schools to hold workshops in poetry, art, speech and songwriting.

Dates: Flexible dates available to suit school timetables

Age: Focusing on children from 9 years upwards

Fully funded opportunity for schools

University Guidance | The Brilliant Club

Thinking about university… whether or not to go, the financial implications, which course to study, and where – we know there’s a lot for families to consider and young people often have lots of questions.

On demand content available to watch now: 2026 dates to be announced soon
Fully funded opportunity

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Dates: Ongoing Support
Fully funded

Tall Ships Youth Trust Voyages 2026

In partnership with the Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT), the Naval Children’s Charity are continuing to offer this fantastic opportunity for young people of Naval families, serving or veteran.

Dates:

Portsmouth 30/03/2026 – 03/04/2026 – 4 places remain.

Plymouth 25/05/2026 – 29/05/2026 – 3 places remain for girls only. This is due to bunk layouts and capacity.

Greenock 28/07/2026 – 01/08/2026

Portsmouth – 26/10/2026 – 30/10/2026

Wickedly Wonderful Camp

Children can horse ride, kayak, paddle board, enjoy games on the beach, roast marshmallows and toast chocolate bananas around the campfire

Dates: 2026 dates to be announced soon
Fully funded

RNSA Youth Crew

Our wonderful friends at Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are delighted to provide free sailing opportunities for children of families of personnel serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Dates: 2026 dates to be announced soon
Full funding for serving families

Swim Free

Swim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people.

Dates: Multiple dates
Full funding for serving families

Children’s Sailing Trust

CST offer a week long, non-residential sailing camp for Naval children each year during the summer holidays.

Dates: 27th July to Friday 31st 2026.
Full funded

British Youth Music Theatre Residential

British Youth Music Theatre Residential 6-day Summer Camps, residential stays providing intensive, creative training in music theatre for anyone.

Ages: 11-17 years

Dates: 26 – 31st July 2026 – St Peter’s School, York, Clifton, York – 2 Places

3rd – 8th August 2026 – Dulwich College, London – 8 places

Fully funded – Full-board accommodation, the highest quality tuition, and 24-hour pastoral care.

Tech Camp

Tech Camp is Run by industry professionals offering the most advanced engineering and coding camp for children. Established over 15 years ago, it is unique in teaching real engineering and programming through custom take-home projects.

Ages: 9-17 (see individual camp age limits).
Locations: Winchester, Abingdon (Oxford), Fulham (London).
Fully funded opportunity: Travel support also available if needed.
Places available: FULLY SUBSCRIBED

Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

Whatever you are considering for the future, work experience is always a valuable addition to any CV!

Location: Online offer

Never Such Innocence Workshops

Never Such Innocence have a team of creative practitioners who visit schools to hold workshops in poetry, art, speech and songwriting.

Dates: Flexible dates available to suit school timetables

Age: Focusing on children from 9 years upwards

Fully funded opportunity for schools

University Guidance | The Brilliant Club

Thinking about university… whether or not to go, the financial implications, which course to study, and where – we know there’s a lot for families to consider and young people often have lots of questions.

On demand content available to watch now: 2026 dates to be announced soon
Fully funded opportunity

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Dates: Ongoing Support
Fully funded

Sporty Stars Camps 2026

Award winning day-camps offering a variety of multi- sports, arts & crafts and inflatable activities.

Dates:

Easter Holidays

7th April – 10th April

13th April – 17th April 2026 – Plymouth is FULLY BOOKED

May Half Term

26th May – 29th May 2026 – Lympstone 1 place left / Plymouth 1 place left

Summer Holidays

27th July 2026 – 31st July 2026

3rd August – 7th August

10th August – 14th August

17th August 2026 – 21st August 2026

24th August – 28th August

Locations:

Marjon Sport & Health Centre, Plymouth Marjon University, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH Lympstone, St Peters Prep School, St. Peters School, Harefield, Exmouth, EX8 5AU

Tall Ships Youth Trust Voyages 2026

In partnership with the Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT), the Naval Children’s Charity are continuing to offer this fantastic opportunity for young people of Naval families, serving or veteran.

Dates:

Portsmouth 30/03/2026 – 03/04/2026 – 4 places remain.

Plymouth 25/05/2026 – 29/05/2026 – 3 places remain for girls only. This is due to bunk layouts and capacity.

Greenock 28/07/2026 – 01/08/2026

Portsmouth – 26/10/2026 – 30/10/2026

Wickedly Wonderful Camp

Children can horse ride, kayak, paddle board, enjoy games on the beach, roast marshmallows and toast chocolate bananas around the campfire

Dates: 2026 dates to be announced soon
Fully funded

RNSA Youth Crew

Our wonderful friends at Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are delighted to provide free sailing opportunities for children of families of personnel serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Dates: 2026 dates to be announced soon
Full funding for serving families

Swim Free

Swim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people.

Dates: Multiple dates
Full funding for serving families

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Dates: Ongoing Support
Fully funded

Children’s Sailing Trust

CST offer a week long, non-residential sailing camp for Naval children each year during the summer holidays.

Dates: 27th July to Friday 31st 2026.
Full funded

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 7-11 year old's (Mornings only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

Dates: 13-17th April 2026 Mornings only
Ages: 7-11 year old’s
Location: The Annex, Helensburgh Civic Centre, 38 E Clyde St, Helensburgh G84 7PG
Fully funded opportunity

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 12-16 year old's (Afternoons only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

Dates: 13-17th April 2026 – Afternoons only

Ages: 12-16 year old’s

Location:The Annex, Helensburgh Civic Centre, 38 E Clyde St, Helensburgh G84 7PG

Fully funded opportunity

Albatross Arts | Online Creative Workshops

Online 1 hour creative workshops for children aged 10 to 14. A parent or guardian must be present. A box of materials will be posted to you before the workshops start. Led by experienced artist facilitators.

Dates: FULLY BOOKED – More dates coming soon

Location: UK wide – online

Fully funded opportunity

Tech Camp

Tech Camp is Run by industry professionals offering the most advanced engineering and coding camp for children. Established over 15 years ago, it is unique in teaching real engineering and programming through custom take-home projects.

British Youth Music Theatre Residential

British Youth Music Theatre Residential 6-day Summer Camps, residential stays providing intensive, creative training in music theatre for anyone.

Ages: 11-17 years

Dates: 26 – 31st July 2026 – St Peter’s School, York, Clifton, York – 2 Places

3rd – 8th August 2026 – Dulwich College, London – 8 places

Fully funded – Full-board accommodation, the highest quality tuition, and 24-hour pastoral care.

RNSA Youth Crew

Our wonderful friends at Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are delighted to provide free sailing opportunities for children of families of personnel serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Dates: Multiple dates
Full funding for serving families

Swim Free

Swim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people.

Dates: Multiple dates
Full funding for serving families

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Dates: Ongoing Support
Fully funded

Children’s Sailing Trust

CST offer a week long, non-residential sailing camp for Naval children each year during the summer holidays.

Dates: 2026 dates to be announced soon
Full funded

The NCC Youth Council

Set up to support and encourage the active engagement of Naval young people in the development and decision making across charity activities. The youth council represent the views of their peers and work alongside the NCC to influence change and positive outcomes for Naval children.

Life Chances Programme

Available Activities

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 7-11 year old's (Mornings only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 12-16 year old's (Afternoons only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

Sporty Stars Camps 2026

Award winning day-camps offering a variety of multi- sports, arts & crafts and inflatable activities.

Albatross Arts | Online Creative Workshops

Online 1 hour creative workshops for children aged 10 to 14. A parent or guardian must be present. A box of materials will be posted to you before the workshops start. Led by experienced artist facilitators.

Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

Whatever you are considering for the future, work experience is always a valuable addition to any CV!

Never Such Innocence Workshops​

Never Such Innocence have a team of creative practitioners who visit schools to hold workshops in poetry, art, speech and songwriting.

University Guidance | The Brilliant Club

Thinking about university… whether or not to go, the financial implications, which course to study, and where – we know there’s a lot for families to consider and young people often have lots of questions.

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Tall Ships Youth Trust Voyages 2026

In partnership with the Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT), the Naval Children’s Charity are continuing to offer this fantastic opportunity for young people of Naval families, serving or veteran.

Wickedly Wonderful Camp​

Children can horse ride, kayak, paddle board, enjoy games on the beach, roast marshmallows and toast chocolate bananas around the campfire

RNSA Youth Crew

Our wonderful friends at Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are delighted to provide free sailing opportunities for children of families of personnel serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Swim Free

Swim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people.

Children’s Sailing Trust

CST offer a week long, non-residential sailing camp for Naval children each year during the summer holidays.

British Youth Music Theatre Residential

British Youth Music Theatre Residential 6-day Summer Camps, residential stays providing intensive, creative training in music theatre for anyone.

Tech Camp

Tech Camp is Run by industry professionals offering the most advanced engineering and coding camp for children. Established over 15 years ago, it is unique in teaching real engineering and programming through custom take-home projects.

Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

Whatever you are considering for the future, work experience is always a valuable addition to any CV!

Never Such Innocence Workshops​

Never Such Innocence have a team of creative practitioners who visit schools to hold workshops in poetry, art, speech and songwriting.

University Guidance | The Brilliant Club

Thinking about university… whether or not to go, the financial implications, which course to study, and where – we know there’s a lot for families to consider and young people often have lots of questions.

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Sporty Stars Camps 2026

Award winning day-camps offering a variety of multi- sports, arts & crafts and inflatable activities.

Tall Ships Youth Trust Voyages 2026

In partnership with the Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT), the Naval Children’s Charity are continuing to offer this fantastic opportunity for young people of Naval families, serving or veteran.

Wickedly Wonderful Camp​

Children can horse ride, kayak, paddle board, enjoy games on the beach, roast marshmallows and toast chocolate bananas around the campfire

RNSA Youth Crew

Our wonderful friends at Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are delighted to provide free sailing opportunities for children of families of personnel serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Swim Free

Swim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people.

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Children’s Sailing Trust

CST offer a week long, non-residential sailing camp for Naval children each year during the summer holidays.

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 7-11 year old's (Mornings only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

MAKE:CREATE with Albatross Arts Easter camp 12-16 year old's (Afternoons only)

Week-long art course exploring a variety of media you don’t get in the classroom. Each day you’ll be introduced to a different artist as your inspiration and make work you can take home to use or display.

Albatross Arts | Online Creative Workshops

Online 1 hour creative workshops for children aged 10 to 14. A parent or guardian must be present. A box of materials will be posted to you before the workshops start. Led by experienced artist facilitators.

Tech Camp

Tech Camp is Run by industry professionals offering the most advanced engineering and coding camp for children. Established over 15 years ago, it is unique in teaching real engineering and programming through custom take-home projects.

British Youth Music Theatre Residential

British Youth Music Theatre Residential 6-day Summer Camps, residential stays providing intensive, creative training in music theatre for anyone.

RNSA Youth Crew

Our wonderful friends at Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) are delighted to provide free sailing opportunities for children of families of personnel serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Swim Free

Swim Free has been created to provide free swimming lessons for children and young people.

Careers Guidance, Forces Employment Charity

The Families Programme support extends to Service children and young adults aged 16-24. The programme provides free 1:1 mentorship, resources, and access to events to help individuals on their career journey.

Children’s Sailing Trust

CST offer a week long, non-residential sailing camp for Naval children each year during the summer holidays.

The NCC Youth Council

Never Such Innocence Workshops

Wickedly Wonderful Camp

Never Such Innocence Workshops

Wickedly Wonderful Camp