Check out the programmes we have in place for you. We’ve got a wide range of activities and programmes throughout the year, appealing to your interests as well as others.
Many of our programmes run every week, providing consistency and something to look forward to. They include drop-in activities, regular after school events and extra-special one-off events.
The following is an outline of some of our regular events, but feel free to ask for more information about these and others we have planned!
Wānaka Drop-in Sessions
When: TUE, WED, THUR 3:00pm – 5:30pm and FRI 3:00pm – 8pm.
Where: the Crib, 11 Russell St
The Crib, our youth centre, is opened and free for youth 11yrs+ to drop-in for general hangouts and fun!! Activities are youth led and can include; pool & air hockey tables, basketball, arts and crafts and more. The Crib is a safe space and is supervised by Youth Development Workers, who ‘check in’ with youth to make sure everything is going okay and are available to youth if they need a bit of extra support. Youth are able to come and go as they please, we are unable to monitor youth once they leave the premise. For this reason we recommend that all youth who drop-in have a chat with their parent/ carer so that they are aware of their expectations.
Thursdays during term 1 we hold a year 7 drop-in, a time where year 7 can have the place to themselves! Thursdays during term 2, 3, & 4 we hold a junior drop in for years 7/8/9.
Fridays we cook a shared meal which is served around 6:00pm.
During the school holidays our drop-in sessions are open longer as we appreciate parents and carers are working.
Youth are required to sign-in with their full name and parent’s number – so that we have someone to contact in an emergency.
Sessions are free.
Adventure Clubs
When: 3.30pm – 5.30pm term time
Where: community based activities
Kahu Youths Adventure Clubs are one of our longest running programs. The programs aim is helping to foster new friendships, build self esteem, try new activities, learn how to operate as a team and most importantly have FUN!!
There are 2 clubs available:
1. Hoiho Adventure Club, THUR 3:30pm – 5:30pm (Female Gender, 11yrs – 17yrs)
2. Kaka Adventure Club, FRI 3:30pm – 5:30pm (Omni Gender 11yrs – 17yrs)
Youth vote on the activities they participate in and can include; rock climbing, swimming, movie making, paint ball, sailing, kayaking, cooking, group cinema trips, games days, biking and arts and crafts.
Cost $150 per term.
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Hustle
When: WED 4- 5:30pm term time
Where: community based
Hustle focuses on getting youth moving, encouraging physical activity and play. The youth will try a variety of sports and activities that may include disc golf, pitch and putt, mountain biking, paddle boarding, karate, trampolining and even zorbing. Hustle is a non-competitive environment and costs $75 per term.
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Hawea Drop-ins
When: TUES 3:45pm – 5:30pm term time **starting 2nd May.
Where: Lake Hawea community hall
We are thrilled to launch ‘the Cave’ our newest youth space based in Hawea at the Lake Hawea community hall. Youth aged 11yrs+ have input into the drop-in sessions and can choose their own activities including; air hockey tables, gaming, basketball, arts and crafts and more. We also provide a yummy afternoon tea.
The Cave is fully supervised by trained Youth Development Workers (YDW), who are also available to youth if they need a bit of extra support. Youth are able to come and go as they please, we are unable to monitor youth once they leave the premise. For this reason we recommend that all youth who drop-in have a chat with their parent/ carer so that they are aware of their expectations.
Sessions are free.
Youth Council
When: TUE 3:45-5:00pm during term
Where: the Crib, 11 Russell St
The upper Clutha youth council (UCYC) are youth working for yhoutj. We create positive change and impact by identifying needs of youth by promoting and organising fun, safe events and activities in the community. We meet every Tuesday after school from 3;45 to 5.00pm and are always on the lookout for new members.
Formed in late 2015, the UCYC now attend board meetings to have input at a strategic level. In 2023 the UCYC will support Kahu Youth in the design of the new youth space.
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Grounded
When: MON 3:30pm – 5:00pm during term
Where: in our local environment
Our Environmental Guardians (youth) explore opportunities and create tangible environmental change through activities and projects. Facilitated by experts in education and environmental studies our facilitators will encourage Environmental Guardians to explore focus areas of environmental issues that have meaning to them such as; native biodiversity, water quality, air quality, plastic waste and climate change. Environmental Guardians will create their own project as well as regularly collaborate with other local groups, such as Wai Wanaka, giving youth exposure to the latest initiatives as well as unique and rewarding experiences. Cost $35 per term.
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Mint Supported Drop-in
When: FRI 4:00pm – 5:00pm during term.
Where: the Crib, 11 Russell St
This drop-in session is run alongside M!NT to support youth with additional needs to engage in fun activities, within a safe and inclusive environment.
Youth are supported by M!NT volunteers and Youth Development Workers.
We cook a shared meal which is served around 6:00pm which youth are encouraged to help prepare.
Activities include; music, board games, pool & air hockey tables, basketball, arts and crafts and more.
Sessions are free.
Youth vs. Wild
When: Term 1 holidays date TBC
Where: in the wild!
Our Environmental Guardians (youth) explore opportunities and create tangible environmental change through activities and projects. Facilitated by experts in education and environmental studies our facilitators will encourage Environmental Guardians to explore focus areas of environmental issues that have meaning to them such as; native biodiversity, water quality, air quality, plastic waste and climate change. Environmental Guardians will create their own project as well as regularly collaborate with other local groups, such as Wai Wanaka, giving youth exposure to the latest initiatives as well as unique and rewarding experiences. Cost $35 per term.
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