Youth Week 2015 - Campbelltown

Tuesday 14 April
YOUTHRIVE Regional Youth Leadership Forum
Sunday 12 April
Jam Session
Participate in a free skate, scooter and BMX session hosted by Totem
Skate School, showcasing the talents of sponsored riders. The day
includes music from Save the Children Youth Van with give-aways for
best trick and encouragement awards. Plus, a free skateboard building
workshop presented by Totem Skate School and Ramps 2 R.E.A.L
participants.
CostFree
Age
All ages welcome
Where Macquarie Fields Skate Park
Victoria Road, Macquarie Fields
Time
3pm to 5.30pm
Contact Nigel from Totem Skateboarding on 0400 485 258
Monday 13 April
Can Ya Pop, Lock and Drop it?
Thursday 9 and Friday 10 April
#whyichoose
Youth Solutions and it’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG) will host an
interactive stall at Macarthur Square, as part of the #whyichoose
campaign, helping to educate young people about tobacco and reduce
youth smoking rates.
Youth Solutions and the YAG will also be delivering a fun and interactive
peer education workshop at the University of Western Sydney,
Campbelltown. This workshop will focus on tobacco prevention and
building resilience.
Join Youth Solutions to start a positive conversation about the benefits of
making safe decisions around tobacco smoking.
Cost
Free
Age
12 to 25
Where Interactive Stall
Thursday 9 April–at Macarthur Square
200 Gilchrist Drive, Campbelltown
Next to the Customer Service Desk on Level 2
Friday 10 April–Interactive Stall
At University of Western Sydney Campbelltown Campus
In front of Café
Goldsmith Avenue, Campbelltown
Friday 10 April–Workshop at University of Western Sydney Campbelltown Campus
Building 22, Room 2.04 (Conference Room 5)
Goldsmith Avenue, Campbelltown
Time Interactive Stall–Thursday 9 April from
5.30pm to 8pm
Interactive Stall–Friday 10 April from
12pm to 12.30pm
Workshop - Friday 10 April from 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Contact Lauren from Youth Solutions on 4628 2319
Participate in a free Hip-Hop Dance Workshop facilitated by The Tharawal
Aboriginal Corporation Youth Group. Break a sweat and show off your
dance moves.
CostFree
Age
12 to 21
Where Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
187 Riverside Drive, Airds
Time
3pm to 5pm
Contact Dolie from Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
on 0416 352 518
Monday 13 April
Mua Voyage Journey Forum
A journey of traditional Pacific boats carrying messages about the
environment and climate change. Mua Voyage will convey the Pacific
Island’s message to the world about Our People, Our Islands, Our Ocean
and Our Future.
The Forum will present, discuss and create original approaches
for conservation and development, helping to address the gap in
conservation and sustainable development.
CostFree
Age
12 to 19
Where Campbelltown Arts Centre
1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Time
11am to 1pm
Contact Mal from South West Multicultural and
Community Centre on 9603 2500
Proudly hosted by Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly Councils,
the forum is aimed at supporting young people to develop leadership
skills and set future goals. The day includes guest speakers and group
workshops.
CostFree
Age
12 to 25
Where Campbelltown Arts Centre
1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Time
12pm to 4pm
Contact Michele from Campbelltown City Council
on 4645 4835
Tuesday 14 April
NRL Touch Football Youth Week School Holiday Clinic
Register at www.PlayNRL.com to participate in a fun filled day with NRL
and NSW Touch Development Officers. Learn new skills, meet new
friends and participate in fun footy matches.
CostFree
Age
12 to 25
Where Kayess Park
Memphis Street, Minto
Time
9.30am to 1.30pm
Contact NRL: 0448 890 017
NSW Touch: 0419 256 223
Wednesday 15 April
NIDA Bites
Be challenged by a smorgasbord of drama skills in one day. Take classes
in voice, movement, improvisation and acting in a taste of what NIDA
has to offer.
Cost$135
Age
12 to 16
Where Campbelltown Arts Centre
1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Time
10am to 4pm
Contact Campbelltown Arts Centre Box Office on 4645 4100.
Bookings essential.
Wednesday 15 April
Manga Drawing Workshop
Interested in the art of Manga? Discover different styles and techniques
of this unique art form originating from Japanese comic books. Learn to
create and draw characters from the ground up.
A manga artist will teach you tips and tricks on drawing your favourite
manga characters!
CostFree
Age
12 to 18
Where HJ Daley Library
1 Hurley Street, Campbelltown
Time
2pm to 4pm
Contact HJ Daley Library on 4645 4444. Bookings essential.
Wednesday 15 April
Thursday 16 April
Saturday 18 April
OZ-Tag Youth Sports Tournament
Youth Bootcamp
Pixel Sounds
CostFree
Age
12 to 25
12 to 16 competition
12 to 25 competition
Where Kevin Wheatley Reserve
Riverside Drive, Airds
Time
9.30am to 3.30pm
Contact Dolie from Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation
on 0416 352 518
Be prepared to work hard, have fun and get results.
Thursday 16 April
All Ages Gig
Oz-Tag Sports Association will facilitate a skills and drills session prior
to the start of the Oz-Tag tournament to help participants develop
team work, communication and decision making skills.
Free healthy lunch provided.
Mixed teams (8-10 to a team, minimum two girls on the field)
Henna Tattoo Workshop
Here is your chance to learn the secret magic of henna tattooing and
enjoy a professionally drawn design on your skin.
You will come away with the skills to apply henna on yourself and
your friends.
CostFree
Age
12 to 18
Where Glenquarie Library
Brooks Street, Macquarie Fields
Time
2pm to 3.30pm
Contact Glenquarie Library on 4645 4055. Bookings essential.
Qualified personal trainers will take you through a fast paced workout that
incorporates interval and circuit training, boxercise, resistance work and
team activities that are both mentally and physically challenging – as well
as heaps of fun!
CostFree–PCYC memberships included
Age
12 to 25
Where PCYC Campbelltown
95 Minto Road, Minto
Time
4.30pm to 5.30pm
Contact Greg from PCYC Campbelltown on 9603 8229
Friday 17 April
Support local live music at our annual all ages gig. Check out local artists
and nationally renowned headline acts, including pro Hip Hop artists. This
is a drug and alcohol free event.
CostFree–no tickets required
Age
All ages welcome
Where Eagle Vale High School
Drysdale Street, Eagle Vale
Time
5.30pm to 10pm
Contact Dave from Campbelltown City Council on 4645 4816
Friday 17 April
How to make your bedroom into an artwork
Thursday 16 April
Raise the Bar – Health and wellbeing workshops
Afghan Fajar Association Inc and South West Multicultural and
Community Centre (SWMACC) invite young people to come along
to a Multicultural Youth Health Day, offering a series of workshops
aimed at celebrating diversity within our community.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing for
the workshops.
CostFree
Age
12 to 19
Where South West Multicultural and Community Centre
4 Surrey Street, Minto
Time
11am to 1pm
Contact Sayed from Afghan Fajar Association on 0421 199 581 or
Mal from South West Multicultural and Community Centre
on 9603 2500.
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An introduction to installation art, this creative workshop will enable
young artists to create walk-in, hands-on artworks. You will experience
the multi-sensory light and colour works from the Colour Restraint
exhibition before creating your own sculptural works using all sorts of
mediums to transform the look, feel and use of everyday places.
Cost
$30 (second child $20)
Age
12 to 25
Where Campbelltown Arts Centre
1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Time
1pm to 4.30pm
Contact Campbelltown Arts Centre Box Office on 4645 4100.
Bookings essential.
Find us at
/ctownyouth
4645 4835
Building on the success of 2013 and 2014, Campbelltown Arts Centre will
continue its support of this burgeoning genre of music by presenting the
next chapter in its 'boutique' chip music festival - Pixel Sounds. The one
day festival incorporates workshops and demonstrations on how to create
and perform music using archaic gaming consoles and software, with an
evening club style performance by internationally recognised local artists.
Cost
Workshops: Free - limited spaces and resources.
Performance: $10 Adult $8 Concession
Age
All ages welcome
Where Campbelltown Arts Centre
1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Time
Workshops - 12pm to 5pm
Performance - 7pm to 11pm
Contact Campbelltown Arts Centre Box Office on 4645 4100, or book online at campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Music. Bookings essential.
Saturday 18 April
Skate Session
Get active while learning how to skate with free lessons from
skateboarding professional coaches in a safe and friendly environment.
Come along for giveaways for best trick with product supplied by
Passport, Supra and Krew.
Hosted by Totem Skate School.
CostFree
Age
All ages welcome
Where Campbelltown Skate Park
Hollylea Road, Leumeah
Time
3pm to 5.30pm
Contact Nigel from Totem Skateboarding on 0400 485 258
Saturday 18 April
Resin Jewellery with Button Up Designs
Create your own colour resin bangles and rings. Learn how to mix resin,
add colour pigment or glitter, as well as techniques to professionally finish
your jewellery pieces, ready to take home.
Cost$110
Age
13 to 25
Where Campbelltown Arts Centre
1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown
Time
10.30am to 1pm
Contact Campbelltown Arts Centre Box Office on 4645 4100.
Bookings essential.
campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/youth