Re-Design, Re-Think: 3-day youth bootcamp

Feb 4, 2026 | Employability, Projects

Re-Design, Re-Think, our 3-day bootcamp for 16–24-year-olds, taking place Feb 18–20 that you can share with interested young people.

Venue Update:

All three days will now take place at:
DiSH, 1 Lincoln Sq, Manchester M2 5LN
Hospitality is included across all days.

Programme detail:

Day 1 – 18th Feb – KNOW: Identity & Character
Participants build confidence, explore strengths, and recognise personal value through strengths mapping, transferable skills, and goal setting.

Day 2 – 19th Feb – RE-THINK: Competence & Perspective
Young people explore real social issues, hear from a guest speaker with lived experience, and develop creative solutions in teams.

Day 3 – 20th Feb – RE-DESIGN: Action & Impact (Social Hackathon)
Teams turn ideas into practical solutions with support from university and industry mentors, pitch to an expert panel, and receive feedback, prizes, and progression opportunities.

Prizes & Incentives

1st: £250 | 2nd: £150 | 3rd: £100

£20 voucher per participant for attending all three day

How Young People Can Register


Groups of 5 + youth leader:
Email: info@meap.org.uk
Leaders are welcome to accompany their group, but groups can also register independently.

We’d really appreciate your support in sharing this half-term opportunity with your young people and networks and look forward to welcoming you if you are available to accompany them.