RISE & RISE Jnr
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2026 Clubs
Kia ora whānau
We hope you all had a refreshing summer break. We’re fully back into the swing of things having completed two full weeks with holiday programmes, and a 3 day staff retreat, where we’ve been vision casting for the year.
Bookings for Term 1 programmes are LIVE and Term 1 brochures with term plans can be viewed under each club name on our website. Most clubs are starting the week of 16th February, except Surge & DanceFit which begins week of 23rd Feb.
Bookings to be made as normal at: https://yatclubs.aimyplus.com
2026 Changes
A few new clubs are starting this term and we’re also dropping a few. Kitchen Klub and Craft Club is merging into ‘Make, Bake, Create’ – a mixture of arts, crafts, baking and connecting, every Thursday afternoon. We’ve dropped Tamatane, and we’re starting 2 new Multisports clubs for different age groups, where we play and teach a new sport in the gym every week. We’re also starting two new programmes for teenagers – a Youth Drop-In on Mondays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm and a DanceFit class just for teenage girls, at the Roy Stokes Hall on Tuesday afternoons. RISE, our performing arts group is also expanding to a new Junior version, on a Monday afternoon for School Years 4-6 as well as the normal 7-13s. More information on all these programmes is on our website, or use the hyperlinks below:
> Seniors After-School Oscar (School Years 4-9) EVERYDAY with Van Pick Ups 2:45pm – 5:45pm
> Youth Drop-In (School Years 9 – 13) Mondays 4:30-6:30pm. FREE for teenagers (no sign up necessary)
> RISE Jnr & RISE (School Years 4-6 & 7-13) Mondays 4:30-5:30 & 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
> Surge (School Years 9 – 13) Mondays 6:30-8:30pm. FREE for teenagers
> Basketball Clubs (School Years 1 – 7) Tuesdays
- 3:15pm – 4:05pm (School Years 1-3)
- 4:15pm – 5:05pm (School Years 3-5)
- 5:15pm – 6:05pm (School Years 5-7)
> DanceFit (Teenage Girls only) Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm at Roy Stokes Hall. Free
> Kōtirotiro Girls Club (School Years 1 – 6) Wednesdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm
> Multisports Club (School Years 1–3 & 4-6) Thursdays 3:20pm–4:20pm & 4:30pm-5:30pm
> Make, Bake, Create (School Years 5 – 9) Thursdays 3:45pm – 5:30pm
> Rock Solid (School Years 7 & 8) Fridays 4:00-6:00pm
> Amplify Music Lessons (School Years 1-13) Everyday 2:30pm – 6pm
> Amplify Band Programme (School Years 7-13) various times by audition
Any questions, email: office@yat.org.nz
Oscar After School Care 2026
If you’re needing after-school care for your children in 2026, Youth Alive Trust offers something a bit different, as a Seniors Only option, for School Years 4-9. Our vans do pick ups from South New Brighton School, Rawhiti Primary, New Brighton Catholic, Nova Montessori, and Chisnallwood Intermediate. Join our ‘have-a-go’ sessions, park day and weekly YAT CLUBS such as Basketball, Creative Club and other social clubs. At YAT Oscar, kids can rest, play and grow through creative zones, stem, active fun and supportive staff who understand young peoples needs. Most working or studying parents are eligible for government subsidies: www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/oscar-subsidy.html
Read our 2026 brochure HERE
Contact our Oscar Coordinator via email: oscar@yat.org.nz
Lost Property
We have Lost Property from recent holiday programmes and last years clubs in our offices. CLICK HERE for photos. Come grab it in the next 2 weeks before it goes!
Sleep Routines
Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? Here’s a good article with 3 ways to get sleep routines back before school starts…
Back to School Support
Back to school costs can add up quickly. If you’re looking for a bit of extra support, here are some of the options available:
It’s free to go to a state school, but the school can ask for donations towards their running costs. If you’ve paid school donations, you can apply for a tax credit through Inland Revenue NZ: https://bit.ly/4jCiBQ1
You may be eligible for a loan from the Ministry of Social Development NZ to help with school uniforms or stationery: https://bit.ly/4jI7DIW
If you’re caring for someone else’s child, you may be able to get the School and Year Start-up Payment. This money doesn’t need to be paid back: https://bit.ly/49zP84B
Variety New Zealand offer one-off grants and ongoing sponsorship to help cover the cost of things your child needs to stay healthy, to go to school and to take part in their community: https://bit.ly/4sFWInc
The J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund helps when difficult circumstances like sickness or economic hardship impact a family’s ability to meet education costs: https://bit.ly/49mntWe
We also recommend checking with your child’s school or your local Citizens Advice Bureau NZ to find out what support is available in your community. For example, schools may have a second-hand uniform shop.
There are also local charities and initiatives that may be able to help. For example, in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the Christchurch City Mission has a Back to School Programme to help with uniform or stationery costs: https://bit.ly/4sFYa98
Another week of Holiday Programmes
Holiday Programmes are ‘sneaking’ up on us again – with another full week of all 3 age groups! If you need a break, or looking for a fun day out including Living Springs, Quail Island and CaddyShack, then check out:
www.yat.org.nz/holiday-programmes/holiday-programme-years-1-9
#sneakupongranny
Kite Day 2026
The weather forecast put Kite Day 2026 in major doubt all week – but the organisers kept the faith and found 4 hours of no rain and a glimer of sunshine too! We were stoked to sell kites and candy floss to the crowds. Thanks to everyone who supported us 
Amplify Highlights
So proud of our Amplify School of Music team who had a massive year in 2025 and have even more amazing plans for 2026! They give the gift of music to hundreds of local young people, and if you want to get involved, check out: https://amplify.mymusicstaff.com/
January Holiday Programmes – Spaces Available
Spaces are still available everyday in our 3 age groups over the two weeks of our January Holiday Programmes:
- January Kea (School Years 1-3) – including Orana Park, Caddyshack & Laser Strike.
- January Pukeko (School Years 4-6) – including Jellie Park, Ninja Valley (current wait list) & Living Springs.
- January Piwakawaka (School Years 6-9) – including a Escape Rooms, Spencer Park & Quail Island.
More information on this web link:
www.yat.org.nz/holiday-programmes/holiday-programme-years-1-9
