Hi, I’m Elisha!

A qualified secondary school teacher, mother and founder of Project Unplugged.

During the height of the pandemic, I was deeply moved by research that found that teenagers non-school related screen time was rapidly increasing, and, more alarmingly, as were mental health issues among the youth, an interlinking trend which is still on the rise today.

I felt compelled to provide young people an opportunity to ‘unplug’ from devices, enjoy the great outdoors and engage with the local community (namely some wonderful elderly Frenchay residents!). I wanted to create a programme that dissected the pros and cons of the digital world and explored ways to thrive alongside it. I wanted sessions to be fun, playful and brimming with activities - and all without a phone in sight!

Soon thereafter, Project Unplugged was born.

 

The first Project Unplugged programme took place in 2021 and was a roaring success!

Don’t just take our word for it, check out the testimonies from participants & parents.

The 2022 offering shall be even better - & we cannot wait to get going!

 

Key Themes

Unplugging from devices. Spending time in nature. Playing games. Getting creative. Discussing the digital world and learning tools to thrive alongside it. Mindfulness, gratitude & yoga. Intergenerational experiences. Making friends and having fun!

 

Key Info

  • Designed for girls aged 11-14

  • 1st - 5th August 2022

  • 09:00 - 15:00

  • Based at Frenchay Village Hall

  • Only 10 places available

  • £90 (payment plans available)

  • Ofsted registered, staff enhanced DBS checked.