Melissa’s YAT Story

13th January 2023

Melissa first came to Youth Alive Trust as a 13 year old – and never left! She’s now married, and one of our senior youthworkers. This is her YAT story…

Video Credit: Richard Simmons (local legend)

simmons.richard@pm.me

Jan 2023 Update

12th January 2023

Kia Ora,

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! Just a few updates:

Bookings are still available for our 2 weeks of January Holiday Programmes starting next week! Click the hyperlinks below for brochures:

16^th – 27^th January: Kea (School Years 1-3) including Orana Park, Mega Air, Ferrymead and Ice Cream.

16^th – 27^th January: Pukeko (School Years 4-6) including Gondola Trip, Halswell Pool, and Beach Day. (Aqualand FULL)

16^th – 27^th January: Piwakawaka (School Years 7-9) including Laser Strike, Orienteering and Sports. (Aqualand FULL)

Book now at: https://yat.aimyplus.com

If you need after-school care, why not try YAT’s OSCAR! School Years 4 – 9 only and cheaper half days!! First Week FREE if you’re a new family to our Oscar

And 20% discount when booked with a sibling on the same day.

Our vans do pick up’s from all our local schools including Rawhiti, South New Brighton School, New Brighton Catholic, Chisnallwood, Nova Montessori, Avonside Girls and Shirley Boys.

$12 per day up to 4:00pm & $18 per day up to 6:00pm. Full info at:

www.youthalivetrust.org.nz/holiday-programmes/senioroscar

We are one of the key organisers of the I Love Brighton festival again and this year it lands on Monday 6^th Feb/Waitangi Day. Follow the updates at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/421702670098328

We’ll also be at the Kite Day 2023 on Saturday 4^th February by the Pier, selling Kites, Candy Floss and helping with the Beach Clean. Follow the updates at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1320970315337791

All our clubs begin again from Friday 17th February. Brochures will be online in mid January. Bookings are already available:

https://yatclubs.aimyplus.com

Last year we started a new club for teenagers learning the skills of Disc Golf. No experience necessary, and no cost! Sign up here:

https://www.youthalivetrust.org.nz/safer-streets/disc-golf/

If you’re interested in seeing the Big Picture of what we do at Youth Alive Trust, check out this video of our Supporters Presentation:

https://youtu.be/76dvXb3jvSU

Wishing all of you a great 2023!

31st December 2022

Two Legendary YAT Trustees are stepping down

30th December 2022

Job Opportunity at YAT: Female Youth worker & Volunteer Coordinator.

27th December 2022

OSCAR 2023 – including Year 4s

16th December 2022

Book now for our seniors only after-school care programme in 2023 for School Years 4 – 9!

Bonus: In 2023 – School Year 4’s are also invited!!

Our vans do pick up’s from all our local schools including Rawhiti, South New Brighton School, New Brighton Catholic, Chisnallwood, Nova Montessori, Avonside Girls and Shirley Boys.

Mondays: Basketball Club or Kitchen Klub or Homework/Chill Zone

Tuesdays: Outing/Park Day (wet weather – indoor games)

Wednesdays: Activity Day or Years 4-6s can join Kōtirotiro Girls Club

Thursdays: Craft Club or Years 4-6s can join Tamatāne Boys Club

Fridays: Hot Chip Friday and Years 7&8 can join Rock Solid

$18 per day up to 6:00pm

$12 per day up to 4:00pm

20% discount when booked with a sibling on the same day

First Week FREE if you’re a new family to our Oscar

Plus most people are eligible for government support through the Oscar Subsidy if you’re working or studying. For example, if you have 3 children at home, you must be earning more than $1,885.00 gross per week to not be eligible for anything. CLICK HERE for full details. There will be changes to eligibility in April 2023 so even if you aren’t eligible now, you might be then.

Everyday is different and we do some sweet activities aimed at the older age ranges, that we hope engages better than the more traditional Oscars. More info visit:

www.youthalivetrust.org.nz/holiday-programmes/senioroscar