Life skills in Polzeth, Cornwall
Join us for an unforgettable week learning how to cook, building confidence and getting ready for life away from home.In brief
Our Life Skills residential courses are designed for students who are preparing to leave home and live more independently. It is especially useful for those taking a gap year, heading to university, travelling, starting work or moving into shared accommodation.
The course focuses on everyday skills that help young people feel more confident, capable and organised when managing life away from home, with an emphasis on learning how to cook. They are practical, supportive and designed to make independence feel less daunting.
What students will learn
Students will build confidence in areas such as:
- Cooking nutritious and tasty meals.
- Planning and preparing a wide range of dishes for healthy and hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
- Understanding basic food hygiene and kitchen safety.
- Keeping shared living spaces clean and organised including everyday household tasks and home maintenance.
- Thinking about how to manage relationships and everyday situations.
- Building confidence around exercise, fitness and looking after their health.
- Developing practical first aid skills.
Who is it for?
These courses are ideal for students who:
- Are planning a gap year or period of travel.
- Are about to leave home for university or college.
- Want to become more independent before moving away.
- Lack confidence with cooking, cleaning or household organisation.
- Would benefit from practical, real-life preparation in a supportive setting.
- Want to meet other students at a similar stage of life.
- Looking to complete a residential for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Why Choose Fresh Tracks?
Fresh Tracks courses are practical, friendly and experience-led. We focus on teaching real skills in a relaxed residential environment where students can learn by doing. Our courses help students grow in confidence, meet new people and leave with skills they can use immediately.
Our courses are also held in the very special location of Polzeath, Cornwall. With the accommodation being located only five minutes from the beach, students can make the most of the coastal setting, learn to surf, or use the onsite gym facilities or tennis courts in their free time. Every course offers students a useful stepping stone and an unforgettable experience.
To find out more about Fresh Tracks courses, available dates and course fees, visit the Fresh Tracks website or contact the team directly.
