Youth Programmes
What's coming up
Youthtown want's to know what YOU are interested in doing! We design programmes based on your interests, so let us know what you would like to do and we will try and put it together for you!
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What's on this term?
Disrupt the Floor
Get into hip hop! Our experienced dance teacher will help you master dance basics as well as the latest moves and techniques! Classes are an hour long so you’re sure to get fit at the same time.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Mondays 3.45pm – 4.45pm (from 2 August – 13 September)
- Where: Tauhara College dance studio
- Cost: $15
Christmas on the River
Learn all about trout fishing with one of Taupo’s most respected and experienced trout guides, Andrew Christmas. This seven week course will teach you everything there is to know about trout fishing so you can catch a biggie!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Mondays 3.45pm – 6.00pm (from 2 August – 13 September)
- Where: Programme leaves from Youthtown at 3.45pm (transport provided)
- Cost: $50 (includes license, transport, fishing gear, expert tuition)
Taupo’s Young Master Baker
Two teams (one sweet, one savoury) will go head-to-head in the tastiest bake-off Taupo’s ever seen! Led by Katy Brown, head chef of The Brantry Restaurant, your creations will be judges by a panel of expert judges.
No baking experience needed and you don’t need to form your own team to sign-up!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Mondays (from 2 August – 13 September) or Thursdays (5 August – 16 September)
- Where: Youthtown Taupo building
- Cost: $75 (includes all ingredients, tuition and transport)
Taupo’s Young Master Chef
Two teams, four fantastic recipes, expert tuition and expert judges! Over seven weeks, Louisa Redwood, head chef of Ploughman’s Restaurant, will guide you through perfecting your dished before letting you loose in front of a panel of expert tasters.
No cooking experience needed and you don’t need to form your own team to sign-up!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Tuesdays (from 3 August – 14 September) or Wednesdays (4 August – 15 September)
- Where: Youthtown Taupo building
- Cost: $75 (includes all ingredients, tuition and transport)
ZumbAtomic
You’ve heard about it, seen it on TV and thought about giving it a go… Well now’s your chance!
Developed from the original Zumba, ZumbAtomic is the same dance-based fitness programme, with a focus on what’s great for young people! Get fit and have fun at the same time!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Tuesdays 3.45pm – 4.30pm (from 3 August – 21 September)
- Where: Taupo Events Centre, AC Baths Ave
- Cost: $15
Spin + Core
Have fun, challenge your body and improve your overall fitness!
SPIN – the ultimate way to get fit! Jump on a bike and spin to some wicked beats!
CORE – tone, strengthen and tighten your stomach and lower back areas by performing new-and-improved abdominal exercises.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Tuesdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm (from 3 August – 14 September)
- Where: Bodyworx Gym, 43 Waikato St, Taupo
- Cost: $15
My Tunes
Create some groovy techno beats, play with wicked sounds and make stunning music videos which you can stick on YouTube and impress your mates with!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Tuesdays 3.45pm - 5.15pm
- Where: Tauhara College iMac Music Suite
- Cost: $40
Devised Theatre Workshop
Are you an aspiring actor or actress? Do you write poetry, sing or play a musical instrument? If so, the Youthtown Devised Theatre Workshop could be the next step to unlocking your talent…
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Tuesdays 3.45pm – 5.30pm (from 3 August – 14 September)
- Where: Tauhara College drama room
- Cost: $20
Discover Mountain Biking
We have brand new bikes, a brand new trailer and a fantastic team of mountain biking instructors to teach you the tips and tricks of mountain biking like a pro! No experience necessary!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Wednesdays 3.45pm - 5.45pm (from 4 August - 15 September)
- Where: A range of local tracks including Craters of the Moon, Spa Park and Huka Falls (transport provided)
- Cost: $40 (includes all transport, tuition and a day trip to Rotorua)
- Please note you will need to provide your own bike helmet
Funk Art
Looking for original ideas to create jaw dropping artwork? Under the skilled eye of artist Jo Melville, you will explore new and exciting methods of expressive art.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Wednesdays 3.45pm - 5.15pm (from 4 August - 15 September)
- Where: Youthtown Taupo building
- Cost: $45 (includes workshops and end of term exhibition for family and friends)
ROM - Range of Movement
ROM is a fun, new-aged, low impact fitness and stretching class based on Eastern philosophies and gymnastics. This seven week programme is aimed at all levels of fitness, ability and flexibility.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Thursdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm (from 5 August – 16 September)
- Where: Bodyworx Gym, 43 Waikato St, Taupo
- Cost: $15
Aqua Mayhem
Have fun in the water, improve your swimming skill and get active!
These cool hour-long sessions are split into three sections:
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Swimming
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Water fitness techniques
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Fun games like water polo, underwater hockey and relay races
- When: Thursdays 3.45pm – 4.45pm (from 5 August – 16 September)
- Where: AC Baths
- Cost: $30 (includes seven hour-long sessions, pool and hydro-slide passes, transport from school)
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The Grind
The Grind is the ultimate hang out for Upper Hutt teens.
After a successful run in 2007, The Grind is back and better than ever for 2010! Kick back and listen to the awesome local tunes of DJs, college bands, perfomance groups and solo artists while enjoying a coffee or hot chocolate at the same time!
THE LOW DOWN:
When: the last Wednesday of every month (exl public and school holidays)
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Where: Ascot Cinema Cafe
2010 dates: 24 Feb/ 31 March/ 28 April/ 26 May/ 30 June/ 28 July/ 25 Aug/ 22 Sept/ 27 Oct/ 24 Nov.
Chill
Join us at Youthtown Upper Hutt for a chill out night of movies, Playstation, live music and great food!
Designed to provide young people with a space to relax and unwind, Chill gives you a chance to hang out, play, eat and chill in a safe environment.
THE LOW DOWN:
When: the first Friday of every month (exl public and school holidays)
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Where: Youthtown Upper Hutt, Maidstone Pavillion, Maidstone Park
2010 dates: 5 March/ 7 May/ 4 June/ 2 July/ 6 Aug/ 3 Sept/ 5 Nov/ 3 Dec.
Disrupt the Floor
Keen to master the art of hip hop?
Run as part of Youthtown’s Urban Unity programme, Disrupt the Floor offers young people the chance to watch and learn from some of the country’s best hip hop dancers. Classes cover all areas of hip hop dance – from krumping and break dancing right through to popping and locking.
Check out one of our instructors!
Odessa To’o
Seasoned hip hop instructor Odessa To’o instructs in Upper Hutt. She teaches participants that “hip hop is not a negative style of dance; it’s an awesome way to release your emotions in a positive way”.
Please note a gold coin donation is appreciated at each class.
Stay tuned for future programmes or
email us at info@youthtown.org.nz
Term 3 programmes
Bec's Cakes and Bakes
Let chef Rebecca Huton-Orme show you how to bake like a pro over a delicious seven weeks! Create amazing home-made sweets, enjoy tasty savouries and satisfy your taste buds.
No baking experience is needed, just a hunger to learn something new and enjoyable. All ingredients and equipment are provided AND everything you bake is yours to keep (to take home and eat of course)!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Every Tuesday from August 3 - September 14
- Where: Aoraki Polytechnic, 44 Humber St, Oamaru
- Time: 4pm - 6pm
- Cost $60 per person
*Please note only eight places on this course are available
Sal's Kitchen - International cuisine
Learn how to cook yummy dishes from all over the world in just seven weeks. Professional chefs from Fat Sally's Portside Bar & Restaurant will show you how to master the art of cooking, helping you create meals from Italy, France, Japan, Thailand and New Zealand. At the end of the course, you'll have a chance to invite a family member or friend along to experience your new-found culinary skills.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Every Wednesday from August 4 - September 15
- Where: Portside Bar & Restaurant, Oamaru Harbour
- Time: 4pm - 6pm
- Cost: $60
*Please note only six places on this course are available
Your Unique Self - Personal Styling
Give yourself the Hollywood treatment by creating a movie star look in our personal presentation programme. Learn tips and tricks from Megan Mitchell, professional hair and makeup stylist at Blondini's.
Master makeup application, wardrobe selection, skin and hair care AND explore some potential career options at the same time.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Every Wednesday from August 4 - September 15
- Where: Aoraki Polytechnic, 44 Humber St, Oamaru
- Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
- Cost: $40
*Please note only 10 places on this course are available
Holistic Life Skills
Internationally qualified holistic facilitator Francine Marsich will guide you through principles and skills that will transform your life and help you reach your full potential.
This five week course will help enhance your creative personal growth and development. You will also learn about meditation (exam stress relief) and other healing techniques from mainstream Eastern practises such as Reiki Tummo and Ayurvedic Indian head massage.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Every Wednesday from August 4 - September 1
- Where: Youthtown Oamaru office, 87 Thames St, Oamaru
- Time: 4pm - 6pm
- Cost: $20
*Please note only 15 places on this course are available
Super 6s Cricket
You don't have to be the next Brendan McCullum or Shane Bond to play in this league! If you're a guy or girl with a 'give it a go' attitude and have a spare hour up your sleeve, then this is for you.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Every Friday from August 6 - September 10
- Where: Waitaki Recreation Centre
- Time: 5pm - 8pm
- Cost: $30 per team of six players!
*Transport available
Nitro Ten Pin Programme
Sharpen your bowling kills and get amongst the action at the Galleon Complex every Wednesday! With retro music, black lighting, prizes and free coaching on offer, you'll be scoring strikes left, right and centre!
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Every Wednesday from August 4 - September 12
- Where: Galleon Complex, 500 Thames Highway
- Time: 4pm - 5pm
- Cost $25 (amazing value)
*Transport available
Lucky 7 - Air Brushing Art Programme
Learn how to master the fun and exciting skill of air brushing! Professional artisit and illustrator Cole Ferguson will pass on his expert knowledge over the course of seven colourful weeks. You'll learn everything from safety and stencil techniques, to colour blending and surface prep.
THE LOW DOWN:
- When: Every Thursday from August 5 - September 16
- Where: Aoraki Polytechnic, 44 Humber St, Oamaru
- Time: 6pm - 8pm
- Cost $80
Youthtown 22 Rugby Academy
Proudly supported by Wilsons Sports Oamaru, these fun programmes will improve your rugby skills, increase your game tactics and technical knowledge. Coach Mike Mullins will also cover the areas of nutrition and conditioning.
PROGRAMME ONE:
- When: Every Monday from August 2 - August 23
- Where: Whitestone Stadium
- Time: 4pm - 5pm
- Cost: $20
PROGRAMME TWO:
- When: Every Monday from August 30 - September 20
- Where: Whitestone Stadium
- Time: 4pm - 5pm
- Cost: $20
CONTACT MIKE FOR ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION DETAILS:
03 4346473