40 teenagers plus their leaders from Youth Alive Trust recently returned from a road trip to Queenstown with thanks to community funder, The Southern Trust. The 5 day trip involved over 1,000k’s in a van, taking part in activities such as Lugging, the Gondola, Mountain Biking, a trip to Wanaka, visiting another youth centre and many visited the infamous Ferg Burger. Camp Leader, and local Youthworker, Matt Tait, said “It was such a privilege to watch the faces of these teens seeing some of New Zealand’s most awe inspiring sights for the first time. We live in such an amazing country, and to get out of our damaged city and see our country in all its beauty made us all feel so proud to be a kiwis”. All the young people are from the east of Christchurch and are part of the regular weekly activities offered in New Brighton by Youth Alive Trust. The camp was made possible with a one-off grant from Southern Trust, which supported the cost of accommodation, hiring vans and some of the activities. Young people contributed some of their own funds and also took part in sausage sizzles and Entertainment Book fundraising. Madi McGinn (Year 9) said “Had the best time in Queenstown. So many amazing memories!!” and Violet Clark (Year 11) said “It was so much fun! I wanna go back!”.

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Reminder – No Clubs in Week 1 of each term. Due to leaders planning meetings and staff taking time off after 2 busy weeks running two holiday programmes, two weeks of free activities at New Brighton Library AND a Camp for 40 teenagers to Queenstown!! See you next week

Last minute places still available for both programmes!!! Click on this link for all details and contact us asap to book your spot: http://www.youthalivetrust.org.nz/?p=1502

Free daily children’s activities organised by the Youth Alive Trust team at New Brighton Library during the school holidays.

For all you parents of teenagers:

THE PARENTING TEENAGERS COURSE
Tuesdays 30 July – 27 August
Spreydon Baptist Church Cafe, 7.30pm
Parenting teenagers is harder than ever for most parents today. No role we undertake in life is more important! This is a course for those parenting 11 – 18year olds. Sessions cover ‘Keeping the End in Mind,’ ‘Meeting out teenager’s Needs,’ ‘Setting Boundaries,’ Developing Emotional Health’ and ‘Helping Them Make Good Choices.’

Limited numbers available, so register asap by calling 03 379 8463 or emailing passionkids@grace.org.nz.

HEAPS of Holiday Activities in Christchurch for the next 2 weeks!!!

Looking for school holiday fun? TV2 KidsFest is jam-packed with activities to keep your little nippers amused. Event categories include: Arts and Crafts; Sports, Games and Adventure; Knowledge and Discovery; Plays, Shows and Young Performers.

Visit www.kidsfest.co.nz to plan your school holiday fun.

The Epic Dance Party is on TONIGHT! 7pm – 9:30pm at North New Brighton War Memorial Hall. Door Tickets will be available for $3 each. Blue Light are bringing simple food and drinks for sale. Anyone outside of the 8 schools, is also very welcome to attend, as long as you’re Year 7 or Year 8! Let’s Party!

News Release: The Department of Corrections, is organising an Art Auction on Saturday 19th October of more than 170 artworks by Canterbury prisoners, to raise money for Youth Alive Trust!!! Hosted at Grace Vineyard Beach Campus in New Brighton – everyone is invited to view the items in the daytime, bid on the silent auction items and join the LIVE auction at 7pm! VERY exciting and thankful for all those involved!! See this link for all details:

http://artsaccess.org.nz/arts-in-prisons/Young+people+to+benefit+from+prison+art+auction

Our holiday programmes are running from 15th – 19th July, 8:30am – 3:30pm.  Planned activities include trips to the Theatre, Gymnastics, Movies, Circus Workshop, Maori Games, SuperHero Day and much more.  A few changes have taken place, so please read the attached parents letter.

All our regulars have now had the opportunity to sign up, so any member of the public can now enrol their child into either of our programmes.  At a cost of $125 per week – and many working and studying parents can get WINZ to pay the full amount – get your forms back to us as soon as possible.

July 2013 Brochure

July 2013 Letter to Parents

Booking Form

EPIC DANCE PARTY POSTPONED!!! Due to bad weather and road conditions, and after parent and teacher recommendations – the Dance Party is Postponed. The GOOD NEWS is the new date is Friday 5th July – same place, same time, same DJ! Keep your tickets and tell your friends to get theirs too! PS: Normal Rock Solid is also postponed tonight. Keep warm and play a family game 🙂