All the schools are closed on Easter Tuesday – but its not a public holiday. So we’re running a fun day for anyone who needs childcare or just wants a fun packed activity day after the long weekend! Open to anyone in Years 1 – 9.
Another awesome family event this Saturday at Thomson Park!! Scooters, Bikes, Skate Boards, Sausages, Music and your friendly Youth Alive Trust volunteers! See you there!
There’s a lot of action down in New Brighton on a Friday: 1) Take-aways and 2) Youth Clubs!! Both our Intermediate and High School Youth Clubs start tonight, and if you’re looking for a fun and safe place to send your child/nephew/neighbour – send them our way! Rock Solid starts at 4:30pm for a Candy Night, and Surge starts at 7pm for a Dessert Night. Other events this term include a trip to the RAMS game, Music Video making, Pool Parties, Chill Nights and hanging with awesome volunteer leaders. More info about ROCK SOLID HERE and more info about SURGE HERE.
Eastside parents, caregivers, grandparents, teachers, or anyone working with young people are invited to a seminar to update you on how technology is affecting young people, and some tips and techniques to protect them and your family. Led by the hilarious Christian Gallen, an experienced Attitude presenter, part of The Parenting Place, who has done inspirational talks to over 100,000 New Zealand young people!! Cake & Coffee also provided with thanks to funding from the Burwood Pegasus Board of the Christchurch City Council, through the New Brighton Community Safety Partnership. RSVP to: office@yat.org.nz although walk-in’s on the night are very probably. Max 280 seats.
Over 4,000 people and over 30 community groups descended onto Thomson Park to celebrate New Brighton on Waitangi Monday. The annual ‘I Love New Brighton’ event was packed with activities, sports, market stalls, live bands and an awesome community atmosphere. Highlights included the Sidecar Rides, the Fire Brigade fire demonstrations, the giant slide, petting zoo and live performances – particularly from the Takumi Japanese Drummers and local youth band, OutLoud, a group of 16 year old girls. Comments came flooding onto facebook after the event, Alia Eckford wrote, “Amazing!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! What a wonderful idea!!! It’s why we live in New Brighton”, Brad Swindale wrote, “Thanks so much! Me and my boy love Brighton. I was born and breed and proud to say we are still here. Awesome event – thanks everyone!” Chris Fortnun, “Such a good event, I can’t thank the people enough for giving up their free time. Those face painter’s put in some hard yards – lot’s of happy children and families!” Emma Gustavsson, “Thought we might be there for 30min, stayed for 3 hours-awesome!!!” The event was coordinated by Youth Alive Trust, New Brighton Project, Rawhiti Community Sports Inc and the Burwood Pegasus Recreation Team, with thanks to funding from Christchurch City Council and Summer of Fun. More photos can be found on the Facebook Page. The 2017 event is already been locked in for 6th Feb – save the date!
www.facebook.com/I-Love-New-Brighton-Annual-Event-171447999659575
There is even more for young people to do in New Brighton with the launch of more weekly clubs, including Kitchen Klub, Table Tennis, Craft Club, Music Lessons and a daily Oscar just for Years 6-9. Go to the Programmes Button on the Website for more details about each Club.
Starting Dates
Basketball: 11th Feb
Kitchen Klub: 15th Feb
Craft Club: 17th Feb
Boys Club & Girls Club: 17th Feb
Rock Solid & Surge: 19th Feb
Table Tennis: 23rd Feb
Eastercamp 2016 Online Rego’s are now OPEN!!!! It’s earlier than normal (not part of the normal school holidays) from 24th – 28th March. Grace Vineyard Beach Campus, Surge and Unity East will be together on the wider Grace site. All the info, for you and your parents is at this link: http://www.eastercamp.org.nz
$155.00 Early-bird : until 5pm Monday 29th of February 2016.
$165.00 Normal-bird : until registrations close – 5pm Friday 18th of March 2016.
(If you’re keen to go, but can’t afford the full cost, please chat to one of your youth workers asap!)
It’s the circle of life – and at Youth Alive Trust we’re support young expectant parents before their beautiful babies have been born. BUMP Antenatal classes are a free, fun, friendly and informative 6 week course in partnership with the CDHB and The Birthing Room. Places are still available for our first course , which now starts on Tuesday 2nd February. Click on the link for more info and contact details including the dates of our other 5 courses this year, and pass onto other who this may benefit.
http://www.youthalivetrust.org.nz/par…/bump-antental-classes
If you’re looking for an after-school programme that only has people your own age, that only caters for activities and programmes suitable for your mates and led by fun and passionate youthworkers – then YAT Senior OSCAR is for you! Starting February 2016 in the newly renovated Grace Vineyard Beach Campus. $15 a day. WINZ Subsidies available.
Contact: rego@yat.org.nz for more details or call Stephen on 3881001
We’re excited to be launching six more BUMP Antenatal classes in 2016 for e parents to be, under the a…ge of 24.
The BUMP journey is a holistic approach to parenting education in partnership with the CDHB and The Birthing Room. Places are still available for our first 6 week course, which starts on Tuesday 26th January, so please pass this information onto people you know who may need it.
For full information and contact details, CLICK HERE