Parenting Teens and Tweens is one of the hardest jobs in the world! It doesn’t come with a manual but there are a few hints and tips you can pick up, which may make the job a bit easier for everyone. Consider joining a 6 week Parenting Toolbox Course with other local parents starting in Term 2 in New Brighton on Tuesday Nights. Courses are FREE for residents in Greater New Brighton. Register by emailing: lynley.garratt@theparentingplace.com or phone: 03 355 2680
http://www.theparentingplace.com/toolbox-parenting-courses/

Holidays: Rest for teachers – crazy times for Youthworkers! We’ve got 80 kids on our first week of holiday pogrammes, and 40 teenagers on our second week of programmes. If you’re not on either and still looking for fun free local activities, head to New Brighton Library at 2:00pm each day, where our Youthworkers are organising a free daily activity – see attached Poster for details.

Interested in coaching Basketball? Next term we have a coaches clinic being run on site by Lori McDaniel, coach of the Canterbury Wild Cats. See the picture for all the info you may need!

There must be something in the water in the Youth Alive Trust staff room, as two staff members have had babies in the past 2 weeks. James (Manager) and his wife, Amy, added a second son to their family – Thomas (9.7lb) and Amber (Primary Schools Youthworker) and her husband Richard celebrated their first son – Micah (8.5lb). All other staff are now drinking bottled water

We are now taking registrations for the April Holiday Programmes, sign up now to avoid missing out!

April Holiday Programme Click on ‘Latest Brochure’ for full details!!

*If you’ve already registered for one of our programmes in 2016, then all you need to do is click on the “Register Online” link and complete basic info.

**If you have NOT completed a full Enrolment Form for 2016, then we need to complete full details at the following link or pop into our offices:

FULL 2016 Enrolment Form

Any questions, email: rego@yat.org.nz or call Stephen on 388 1001

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.

Click HERE for more Details & Online Registration

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!

http://www.summertimes.co.nz/event/21986

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.