SNAP (5-19)
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SBLO PROVIDER

All SNAP services run in line with SBLO (Short Break Local Offer) Hours, families in receipt of these hours can attend all groups at the cost of £2 per hour (concession with families on income support/ESA).
Families no longer in receipt of SBLO Hours can still apply to attend groups, however priority is given to SBLO families first, and the charge increase without SBLO is £9 per hour (slight concession for families on income support/ESA).

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Holiday Playschemes

SNAP's Holiday Playschemes run during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays and where possible are based in various special needs schools in each of the three districts we support (St Albans, Hemel Hempstead & Hatfield/Welwyn Garden City). These schools include Watling View School, Southfield School, The Collett School, Hobbs Hill Wood School and St Lukes School. 
We also run our playschemes during the February, May and October half-term holidays centrally at one location, inviting all districts to attend.

A day at SNAP Holiday Playscheme starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm, with the charge for the full 5 hour day being £10 per child (SBLO).

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Saturday Clubs

SNAP's Saturday Clubs run during term time at local schools in our 3 districts. We run alternate weekends in the areas of Hemel (Hobbs Hill Wood School) and Hatfield (Southfield School) for 8-19 year olds, three times a month in St Albans (Watling View School), and once a month for our 'Under 8's' group, based centrally in St Albans, for all Under 8's to attend. 

A day at SNAP Saturday Club starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm, with the charge for the full 5 hour day being £10 per child (SBLO).

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Evening Groups

SNAP's Evening Groups currently run on a Monday evening, during term time at the St Albans Mencap base (Unit 5, 181a Verulam). Our current evening sessions are based on Buy-Cook-&-Eat skills, encouraging the young adults aged 11-19 years of age to research and plan a meal together, before arriving at the supermarket to buy the necessary ingredients. They then work together as a team to prepare, cook and finally enjoy their meal. 

A session at SNAP's Evening Group starts at 5pm and finishes at 8pm, with the charge for the full 3 hour session being £6 per child (SBLO), with an additional fee of £3 contribution towards ingredients.

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Woodland Activities 

SNAP's Woodland Activities run once a month on a Saturday during term time, based at Greenwood Park. Our Woodland Activities provide stimulating workshops allowing young adults aged 10-19 years of age to explore activities in a safe and fun learning environment, including activities such as den building and nature trails. 

A day at SNAP's Woodland Activities starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm, with the charge for the full 5 hour session being £10 per child (SBLO).

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Venturers

SNAP's Venturers Group is a community activity based group for young adults with Mild Learning Difficulties, aged 14-19. It involves regular outings based on the teenagers interests, with a few of the previous activities including bowling, cinema, Phasels Wood, Quasar and a Summer visit to the seaside. 
The Venturers Group are consulted and asked to put their ideas for future trips forward to ensure there is plenty of variety. Venturers often use Mencap's minibus or public transport to travel to their activity locations. 

A day at SNAP's Venturers Group typically starts at 9:30am and finishes at 3:30pm (subject to activity), with the charge for the full 6 hour session being £12 per child (SBLO). 
In addition Venturers pay for the entry fee to their chosen activities, and bring cash for a restaurant lunch, unless otherwise stated.

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Buddying

SNAP's Buddying is a service that was initially set up to support a child/young person in accessing an activity or club that they may otherwise have difficultly accessing alone. For example, a successful buddy relationship was organised to support with the accessing of an evening's Brownies club. With the support of a SNAP buddy the parent didn't have to attend, and the opportunities were widened for the child. 
 
A session with a SNAP buddy can be tailored to the hours required in order to suit the needs of the child/young adult, or the activity they wish to attend. The sessions are charged at a minimum of 2 hours, at £2 per hour, per child (SBLO). 
In addition there will be a charge for the travel, and entry expenses of the buddy, if necessary which will be invoiced to the family termly.

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