My Peak Potential work with Calderdale Summer University

17th April 2009 12:24

July '09 will see the launch of the second Calderdale Summer University, an initiative taken from a highly successful community development programme in the Tower Hamlets London borough and transported to the Pennine region of Calderdale. The Summer University provides young people with the opportunity to access free Higher Education taster sessions in a wide range of subject areas including performance arts, health and social care, animation, web design and sport.  Leeds Met's success in achieving the UK Centre for Coaching Excellence means that it will lead the way in the delivery of workshops focusing on sports coaching, nutrition, sports therapy and business in the context of sport. 

Participants will also have the opportunity to work with Dave Bunting who led the 2006 expedition to the summit 0f Everest via the formidable West Ridge.  Having spent three fantastic days in the Bavarian Alps under the tutelage of Dave Bunting and the My Peak Potential team, I feel very excited for those who will receive coaching in the area of team development including working at heights, from Dave Bunting and the Carnegie Great Outdoors team, as part of the Summer University.  The Summer University represents a spirit of collaboration in which universities and organisations such as Kirklees Council and My Peak Potential come together to raise aspirations and inspire young people.

Becky Baldaro
Principal Officer - Partnerships & Progression 
Regional University Network - Innovation North