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Kahu Youth Trust is an integral part of the Upper Clutha, and we’re here to help you. We’ve been helping young people like you in the community for over 15 years: involving you in productive learning and fun activities and programmes so you can connect to the wider community and continue to build life skills, increase self-esteem and grow in your confidence.

Our HQ in Wānaka is “the Crib”

Our base and the place where many of our programmes and activities are delivered, is called ‘the Crib’. It’s close to the centre of Wānaka at 11 Russell Street.

Drop-in sessions are held across our 3 youth spaces during the school term. There are plenty of activities for youth aged 11yrs+ to participate in including; music, board games, puzzles, pool, air hockey, table tennis, basketball hoop, skate features, art equipment, TV, internet and sewing equipment. Drop-in sessions are fully supervised by Youth Development Workers.

The Crib/ Wanaka, 11 Russell Street

TUE & WED 3:00pm – 5:30pm

THUR 3:00pm – 5:30pm Year 7s only drop-in sessions

FRI 3:00pm – 8:00pm

Hawea Flat drop-in sessions **currently closed until Term 2

The Cave/ Lake Hawea Community Centre **currently closed until Term 2

All donations to Kahu Youth Trust are very much appreciated. Our bank details are: Westpac Wanaka, Kahu Youth Trust, Account: 03-1739-0055928-000

A full range of programmes, activities, events.

Check them out here
If you already know what programme you are interested in, please click here to register

If you want to find out more about the Youth Workers you’ll find at the Crib, check our our Meet the Team section on our About page.

What’s the news at Kahu Youth?

There’s always something going on at Kahu Youth. We do our best to keep our news feed up to date so that youth, parents and friends know what’s happening. Our four most recent news items are on the right.

Or you can view all of our news on this page.

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