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Day trips and theatre trips

A day at the seaside, a trip to a theme part or a visit to a petting farm is something that most young people take for granted. But for others who are disadvantaged physically, mentally, socially or financially, these are days they may never experience. Thanks to Happy Days, they can.

As well as the fun and excitement of the trip, the children benefit in terms of improved personal and educational development, improved social behaviour and enhanced self-esteem and confidence.

A trip to the pantomime at Christmas is a tradition in many families. But children with special needs are often excluded from participating at a live performance because of their profound difficulties.

We believe every child has the right to experience the magic of theatre. We provide the opportunity to experience many different types of productions - musicals, plays, opera, ballet, pantomime, ice shows and musical ensemble.

For the more seriously ill who may not be able to travel, we can arrange for performing arts groups to run theatre workshops at special schools. This gives young people a chance to get involved in the production and express their creativity freely.

From April 09 - March 10 we organised and funded a vaiety of day and theatre for special needs schools across the UK giving 13,335 children a very special experience.

Testimonials - Day Trips & Theatre Trips

This is what their teachers said:

Teamwork – Co-operation, telling the time and making up on time.

Map reading – Finding way about. Socialising, planning, buying own food and practicing organisational skills!

Huge enjoyment by pupils who would play together as well as work together.

A wonderful ‘tool/’ for their communication and social skills. We have had weeks of ‘build up’ to this trip with the children sharing the result of the TV programme ‘Who is Going to Win’ who is their favourite, who will they see…

I understand that the funding for this fantastic day out came from your organisation Happy Days, so I want to let you know that you ARE really making a difference to the daily lives of people and that is very much appreciated.  Every time I think about ‘Lord F’ I giggle and I have been laughing about it with my son every time the image pops into my mind.

Broaden their horizons (these young people have never been out of their area). Help with confidence, self esteem, group bonding, behaviour and respect, but most of all to have a safe abd positive activity.  Thank you from all the young people and staff.