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Why a Multicultural Environment is Good for Young People?

15 November 2022

What Does Culture Mean?

According to Oxford Dictionary culture is ‘the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society’ and in addition to that – ‘the attitudes and behaviour characteristic of a particular social group’.

Culture in Early Years

Jennie Lindon describes in her article ‘Cultural diversity in the early years’ that by young children developing a sense of their own identity through their family life they can then learn about other cultures out with the family unit. These experiences away from the family are of great importance and help broaden the understanding of other cultures.

https://www.communityplaythings.co.uk/learning-library/articles/cultural-diversity-in-the-early-years

Learning Languages

Learning a second language is easier for a child as their brains are designed to absorb new information unconsciously. Check out this TED Talk where Patricia Kuhl explains how babies listen to the sounds around them.

Multicultural Workplaces

Tim Cook, CEO of apple has been clear that he sees diversity as vital to the future of Apple. In 2013, he used an article in the Wall Street Journal to share his belief that “people are more willing to give of themselves when they feel that they selves are being fully recognised and embraced”. In 2015, he said that diversity “is the future of our company”.

https://www.apple.com/diversity/

What a Multicultural Environment Means to L&E

Learn & Experience have a very clear vision. Creating experiences to bring together young people from around the world while keeping to a simple principle: Happy Children Thrive! L&E offer experiences for young people which include World Camps, Teen Travel and Open Minds and we have been bringing the world’s youth together since 2009. We firmly believe that being exposed to people from all over the world and from many different backgrounds at a young age is hugely beneficial. Each one of our programmes is designed to allow young people to have an amazing experience whilst being surrounded by a diverse group of people. Want to join one of our programmes click HERE to read what we have in store for 2023!

L&E Parent Talks About the Importance of a Multicultural Program for her Children

Learn & Experience programmes include World Camps, Open Minds and Teen Travel

The Learn and Experience Podcast

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Autumn update 2022

27 October 2022

The Big Return

2022 has been a big year for L&E. We hadn’t been able to offer any in-person programmes since 2019 and we were desperate to get back to doing what we do best. It has been tough time for everyone but particularly young people. Cultural and adventurous experiences have been few and far between these past couple of years and so it was incredibly important that we were able to operate. This year certainly wasn’t without it’s challenges but with the energy and enthusiasm of both staff and students we were able to successfully navigate a wonderful year!

World Camp UK

World Camp UK at Aysgarth School returned this summer and was a huge success. Lots of old and new faces connecting from all over the world. We had over 20 different nationalities from 6 continents all embracing and learning from each other. A lot of old activities returned as well as some exciting new ones including the Open Minds course and Wilderness experience. Our older teens were challenged to investigate and interrogate the world around them, challenge themselves creatively and consider new perspectives. They also experienced an incredible night under the stars on their Wilderness Experience.

All our International students embraced the British culture and improved their English and our local children learnt so much about other cultures.

Soccer Camp

L&E continued the tradition of working with professional football clubs and this summer we were delighted to work with Manchester City. Tzeachten Under 16 Girls Football Club from British Columbia, Canada were lucky enough to be coached by ex-pro and Manchester City Academy coach Ian Fitzpatrick. The girls had elite sessions every day plus 2 matches including the Manchester City Under 17 Educational Team at Manchester Regional Arena overlooked by the Etihad Stadium. The girls enjoyed a tour of the stadium plus a unique opportunity to see the training facilities.

Teen Travel

Teen Travel UK was also back and our tours were a triumph. We had teens from the US, Canada, France, Thailand, Italy, Spain and UK all gain invaluable life skills and gain a love for the history and beauty of Britain. Our travellers learnt how to manage a budget, how to negotiate and how to adapt to different situations all whilst making sold friendships along the way.

It was also the first time students were able to combine the Teen Travel and World Camp experiences which made for a unique experience.

2023

Following a successful return we are delighted to announce our 2023 schedule.

25th June – 8th July, 2023: Teen Travel UK Tour, England (14-17), Scotland & Wales
9th July – 22nd July, 2023: World Camp UK (8-15), Aysgarth School
23rd July – 5th August, 2023: World Camp UK (8-15), Aysgarth School
6th August – 19th August, 2023: Teen Travel UK Tour (14-17), England, Scotland & Wales

All experiences are in 2 weeks blocks and our 14 and 15 year olds can combine Teen Travel & World Camps. All transfers are included between programmes.

A 15% Deposit is due to confirm the reservation. Payment plans are available.

Limited places

To ensure the highest quality of experience we will be strict on limiting the amount of children from any one non-English speaking country so please be aware that countries such as France, Spain, Germany and Italy will sell out very quickly.

Early Booking Discount

If families make the reservation before 1st December, 2022 they will receive a 10% discount.

UK, Canadian & U.S. Schools

During the past year we have helped many families find a suitable school for an international educational experience. We have a thorough knowledge of UK Schools and have placed dozens of students since 2009. Now we have an office in Vancouver we have developed relationships with a few select schools, not just in Canada but also the U.S.

This is a free service to families who have attended an L&E programme. We are able to offer a unique service with our personal experience of both student and school which is invaluable and beneficial to all concerned. Consultancy can be extended to friends and family so please feel free to make referrals.

L&E back on the road

Now that we are able to travel a little more freely again we will be returning to making a few trips throughout the year visiting countries to talk to families about our programmes and services.

Berlin: 30th October – 1st November
London: 2nd November
Dubai: 13th – 16th February
New York: 15th-16th April

If your children have attended and enjoyed an L&E experience please “Spread the Word”.

Sharing this email, website link, instagram etc all helps.

We are also always happy to add locations and dates to our “Road Trip” so if you have friends and family interested in meeting with us then let us know!

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Ep 14: Jasmine: Youngest female to row the Atlantic

1 November 2021

More News Stories

This month’s episode Sam, Mike and Julie visit 🇦🇺Australia, 🇿🇦South Africa, 🏔Antartica, 🇯🇵Japan, 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia and 🇺🇸USA in Around the World in 6 Stories.🌍

We look at what makes a good book📚 in the Big Discussion and we learn more about 🇲🇽Mexico in the Fact or Fiction Adventure.

Our Youth Spotlight is on a 21 year old who rowed across the Atlantic and Julie learns the how to play the ukulele🎸

In Language Corner we reveal our favourite books📚

AROUND THE WORLD IN 6 STORIES:

🇦🇺Australia – Brisbane wants 2030 Olympic Games
🇿🇦South Africa – Technology used against poaching
🏔Antartica – Huge iceberg breaks loose
🇯🇵Japan – Cute and Clever Robots give comfort to lonely people
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia – New futuristic city designed with no cars and roads
🇺🇸USA – Band allows fans in bubbles to concerts

THE BIG DISCUSSION:

What makes a good book?📚

FACT or FICTION:

🇲🇽Mexico

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT:

21 year old who rowed across the Atlantic

LIFE-SKILLS

Ukulele

LANGUAGE CORNER

We reveal our favourite books📚

What is the L&E Podcast?

The Learn and Experience Podcast explores and makes sense of the world we live in through Adventure, Life-Skills and Language.

It’s a perfect listen for kids, teens and families.

Join Sam, Mike and Julie monthly with a fast paced, informative and fun show with an emphasis on learning and experiencing.

We’d love to know what you think about our podcast! Please rate and review and most importantly subscribe if you haven’t already done so.

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More News Stories

Learn and Experience have been bringing the world’s youth together since 2009 through adventure, life skills and language.

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Ep 13: Libby (9): The Secret Kids Language

4 October 2021

More News Stories

This month’s episode Sam, Mike and Julie visit 🇳🇬Nigeria 🇬🇭Ghana, 🚀Mars, 🇺🇸USA, 🇨🇳China and 🇯🇵Japan in Around the World in 6 Stories.🌍

We look at the impact of Covid in the Big Discussion and we learn more about China in the Fact or Fiction Adventure.

Our Youth Spotlight is on a young Canadian inventor and Julie learns the art of origami.

In Language Corner, 9 year old Libby teaches Sam the Secret Kids Language of Pig Latin.