Directgov Travel
Whether you want to go travelling, use public transport or learn to drive, this section has all the information you need.

Young Persons Railcard
A Young Person's railcard may save you money.

Camp America
Find out more about living and working on a summer camp in the USA!

Summer Camps Worldwide
Want to spend your holidays in a different country!

Youth Hostel Association
If you fancy a few days at the seaside or a city break with your mates but you think you can't afford it….. think again!

Cumbria Artefacts
Artists, crafts, museums, galleries, events, festivals - find out what's going on with Cumbria's Arts and Culture Guide

Cumbria Connexions
The website for all young people

Out and About in Cumbria
There's a range of activities on offer in Cumbria. Find out what's on offer in your district including parks, museums, leisure activities, events and lots more.
Carlisle
Allerdale
Eden
Copeland
South Lakes
Barrow

Cumbria Outdoors
Find out about the activities that you can take part in at Cumbria Outdoors

Active Outdoors
Why sit around the house when there are so many things to do outside?

Our Effect on the planet
Find out about how the way we live affects the planet.

Being Greener
Want to do your bit for our planet?

Directgov - Our Effect on the Planet
Interested in finding out about climate change and pollution? Want to know more about nature under threat or how the way we live affects the planet.
Our Effect on the planet

Directgov - Being Greener
Want to do your bit for our planet? Find out about being environmentally friendly - even at school or college!
Being Greener

Cumbria Sport
A one stop shop for all you need to know about sport in Cumbria

Keeping Fit
There's lots of ways to improve your fitness. And it's not all about joining the gym!! Find out more here.

Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a programme of activities for 14 to 17 year olds. You can try for three different awards: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. It's fun, challenging and different... so go on, take the challenge!

CumbriaYoung Farmers Clubs
Looking for fun events and an excellent social life with people your own age? Cumbria Young Farmers Clubs offers lots of activities including drama, panto, public speaking, sport, games, competitions and lots more. There are 1,300 members aged between 10 and 26 in 30 clubs throughout Cumbria. Visit our website to find out more.
Cumbria Young Farmers

Scouts
Scouting offers challenges and adventure! You can learn new skills and make friends while taking part in loads of different activities.
Cumbria Scouts
Scouts (National)

Clubs and Societies
in Cumbria

RAF - Youth

Boys Brigade

Girls Brigade

Cumbria Scouts

Scouts (National)

Girls Venture Corps

Sea Cadets

Woodcraft Folk

Girlguiding UK (National)

Girlguiding North West England

Girlguiding Cumbria South (Barrow and South Lakes)

Girlguiding Cumbria North (Allerdale, carlisle, Copeland and Eden EMAIL)

Girls Venture Corps
This youth organisation is for girls up to the age of 20 years old! Take a look at the website to see what's on offer.
Girls Venture Corps

Sea Cadet Corps
The Sea Cadets is open to young people aged up to 18 years old. Fun, friendship, adventure and learning new skills is what we're all about. Activities include sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, engineering, IT, music and cookery. Have a look at our website and see what you could get involved in.
Sea Cadets

Woodcraft Folk
The Woodcraft Folk is an educational movement. Activities include camping, games, discussions, crafts, projects, singing and dancing. Through these activities we aim to give members an understanding of important issues such as the environment and sustainable development.
Woodcraft Folk

Cumbria Libraries
Find out more about Cumbria libraries and join here.

Directgov Learning
From tips on surviving school to getting into college or university, this section has all you need to know about getting the best out of your education.

Connexions Learning
Information and advice about where to learn, what to learn, qualifications, studying and lots more.

BBC Learning 11 - 16
Search through different subjects, revision guides and school work support.

BBC Learning 16+
Search through different subjects and get all sorts of advice about issues that affect you!

Directgov Health & Relationships
Whether you're looking for health tips, advice about bullying or help coping with life events.

Directgov Healthy Eating
Find out more about healthy diets and getting rid of bad habits.

Eat well, be well
Do you know what's good for you? Advice and information from the Food Standards Agency

ruthinking.co.uk
Sex, contraception, sexually transmitted infections - find out where to go for confidential advice

Directgov Smart Sunbathing
Advice and information about staying safe in the sun.

Mind Body Soul
Information about alcohol, drugs, healthy eating and lots more.

thesite.org
For information and advice about a range of health issues.

Young Minds
Information about mental health and emotional well-being from YoungMinds

Directgov Work & Careers
Whether your starting to plan your career or looking at applying for a job, advice and information is available here

Advice Guide
Information about rules of employment, health and safety, hours of work and lots more can be found in this advice guide provided by the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Directgov Money
Advice and information about managing money, debt problems and saving.

Directgov The Education Maintenance Allowance
Did you know you may be able to earn while you learn?

Directgov Divorce & Separation
If your parents have decided to divorce or separate you're probably worried about what this means for you.

RD4U
if someone close to you has died, find your own 'road' to dealing with your loss

Directgov Coping with Death
It's hard when someone close to you dies.

Directgov Abusive Relationships
Anyone can find themselves in an abusive relationship. Help is available if you have a violent partner or you're worried about someone else

Directgov Crime & Justice
This section tells you about types of crime, keeping safe and the law

Young Carers
If you're a young carer help and advice is available for you

Citizen's Advice Bureau
If you're a young homeless person take a look at our advice guide

Shelter
You have housing rights that are protected by law. Knowing what these are can help you sort out any problems you may have - find information and advice here.

Connexions Direct
Thinking about moving out? Going to study away from home? Homeless? Lots of questions are answered here.

Childline
Childline is a free helpline for children and young people. If you have a problem and need someone to talk to, give us a ring on 0800 1111. Our website provides advice and information as well as celebrity interviews, ringtones and more.

Thinkuknow
Social networking, chatting online and gaming with people from across the world are all popular these days. But make sure you keep yourself safe. Find out all about having fun without putting yourself in danger here.

Be Safe
Stay safe in your free time. Advice and information about using public transport, staying streetwise and drinking sensibly.

Thinking about college or university?
There's loads of different courses on offer which means you don't have to leave home to continue learning. From performing arts to farm management, degrees to vocational qualifications - it's all here!

University of Cumbria
Lakes College
Kendal College
Carlisle College
Furness College

University of Cumbria Students Union
Find out more here.

Directgov Student Finance
Find out what financial support you could get and how to apply

Student Health
Everything related to health, first aid, diet and exercise.

Aim Higher
Provides ideas and links to help you find the right university course. It also answers questions on where to go, how to get there and how to pay for it.

UCAS
Lists all courses available and the qualifications you need to get there. It also includes information on applying to universities and clearing.