Ideas for summer after A levels for teen ds with no friends?

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It's going to be a long 3 months for him this summer with no one to hang out with. It would be useful if he could earn a bit of money but he would certainly deserve a holiday too. Hard when he's on his own. He would like to be with people his own age ideally. I would appreciate it if anyone knows of specific projects or schemes or other ideas which they'd recommend?

if he is still going to be 17 then have a look at NCS summer courses

Could he help at a local summer camp? Or get a temporary summer job?

If you have a look on the DofE site for the Residentials section there are lots of them that are free or low cost and include some interesting volunteering suggestions.

he could also look at applying for camp canada to be an instructor

Could he do Camp America or similar?

Thanks, some great suggestions there to follow up on

Depending on his interests, could he do some kind of short course? Eg a week improving his French, learning a creative skill at an art college?
I imagine there are plenty of outdoorsy or sporty equivalents. Some unis run mini courses in specialists subjects.
If he did some volunteering, maybe at a charity shop, he’d be getting some skills for his cv too, even just to help getting a part time or holiday job when at uni.
What does he want to do in the summer/after school?
Is there an underlying issue behind the lack of friends?

The Waterway Recovery Group do a number of work camps around the country, restoring disused canals. All properly organized, with experienced leaders, etc. Wide age range of participants (volunteers) from 18 up to retired people. Can learn new skills. Camps usually last a week, with accommodation in a village hall or similar (indoor camping). There is a small charge to cover food.

www.waterways.org.uk/wrg/canal_camps/canal_camp_dates

If he’s 18 then Camp America. Usually done in uni hols but some do it after A levels.
He’d prob meet people there to travel with after.
Otherwise some sort of volunteering in this country.

Work! Good for his confidence too. Why doesn't he have any friends?

Any local steam railways? They are always after volunteers over the summer. I often see teenage boys helping out, and think what a great thing for them to do.

He has difficulty with friendships as he has Aspergers, making some interactions feel really awkward for him. He is likeable, gets on with people and likes other people's company. But he pushes people away at at the same time: it's tricky! So I need to help him fill his time. Thanks for all the great suggestions which we're pursuing.

After A Levels is a great time to start working. Lovely to go off to University with some £££ already in the bank.
If not going to university, then obviously starting work = good as well

The National Trust offer volunteering opportunities and are very sympathetic to individual needs