Youthtown

Youthtown was established in 1932, and is now a national organisation with centres in a variety of locations. Youthtown is committed to ensuring kids can have great creative, social and physical experiences.

Youthtown will be providing Break-Away School Holiday Programmes in their Auckland locations:

• Youthtown Auckland Central, 68a Nelson Street, Auckland
• Youthtown Panmure, 143 Tripoli Road, Panmure
• Avondale Community Centre – will be transported to Youthtown Auckland Central.

Youthtown will provide programmes for both age groups; 11-13 year olds (8.30am to 3.30 pm) and 14-17 year olds (9am to 3pm). Programmes are being held on:

• Monday 11th January 2010 to Friday 15th January 2010
• Monday 18th January 2010 to Friday 22nd January 2010
• Monday 25th January 2010 to Friday 29th January 2010
• Monday 6th April 2010 to Friday 9th April 2010
• Monday 12th April 2010 to Friday 16th April 2010.

Youthtown 11-13 year old programme allows young people to choose between a variety of activities in different themed zones: 

• The cooking zone develops life skills around food preparation and nutrition. 
• The outdoor zone develops leadership skills and self confidence. 
• The quiet zone helps develop literacy skills and a quieter environment/ time out. 
• The creative zone develops a variety of artistic skills and self expression.
• A gym zone is compulsory for all participants for an hour each day and involves enjoyable and social physical activity.

Youthtowns 14-17 year old programme is designed as an outdoors program. Activites focus on building self esteem, confidence, team building, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills. Activities will include abseiling, kayaking, windsurfing, and archery.

Contact

Phone: (09) 379 5430
Email: programmes@youthtown.org.nz