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DROP-IN
Drop-In is FREE and open to all young people aged from 12
years. All activities are supervised by qualified, experienced
youth workers.
The new facility was officially opened on 16 March,
2005 at 18 Treacy Street, Hurstville.
Drop-In hours
- Wednesdays, 2.30-6:30pm
- Thursdays and Fridays, 2.30-7.00pm
Download Centre Events for March 2010 PDF
What you can do
at Drop-In
- Win the next game on the FREE pool tables
- Pucker along on the FREE Air Hockey
- FREE fooz ball table
- Play singles or doubles on the FREE Table Tennis
- Play Nintendo Wii or Playstation 2 - yes, you guessed it - for FREE!
... PLUS
- music anytime
- movies hired often
- and LOTS OF FUN!
Drop-In Youth Cafe
The drop-in centre has loads of hot food and drinks at low as we can go prices.
- Chips, nuggets, scallops, fizzy drinks and milkshakes ranging from
$1 to $3
- Cooking happens regularly and is a FREE healthy hot meal to anyone in drop-in.
- Also if you want a snack and short of cash you can always get FREE toasted cheese sandwiches.
WHAT ELSE HAPPENS
AT DROP-IN ...
Hip Hop Dance Workshops
April - June Workshops - FULL
July to September Workshops: Call Athena on 9580 8008 and put your name on the waiting list. Spaces are limited, so be quick. Girls ONLY 12-18 years old. Facilitated by experienced and renowned teacher - Angelique Stivactas. Workshops are FREE.
Health for Life Program
Cooking workshops occur fortnightly. Help the youth workers cook a healthy meal. Learn skills in food preparation, cooking, and serving. Basic skills learned in food hygiene and OH&S. Great opportunity to gain skills and add to your resume. Great reference obtained to help you find employment in the food industry. All meals are free to young people.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Dates: Wednesday 6th January to Friday 8th January 2010
Wednesday 13th January to Friday 15th January 2010
and
Wed 20th January to Friday 22nd January 2010
Time: 9am to 4pm
Held at: YouthZone, 143 Forest Road, Hurstville.
Cost: $15 for Non Recipients of Child Care Benefits for each day of the program, no further fees apply.
Parents registered with Centrelink Child Care Benefit may pay as little as 50c per day.
Bookings are essential as places are limited
For bookings call 9580 8008
Download YouthZone School Holiday Flyer PDF
YouthZone is running a school holiday program for males and females aged 11-15 years. Activities include rock climbing, ice skating, bowling, bike riding and movies, excursions to Luna Park and the Acquatic Centre.
Professional Youth Workers provide quality care at a minimal cost per day, and the program
also qualifies for the Child Care Benefit (CCB) from Centrelink's
Family Assistance Office (phone 13 61 50). Contact: YouthZone (02) 9580 8008.
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Jumpstart
Jumpstart is designed to target students in year 10, both male and female, who are at risk of dropping out of school before or after receiving their Year 10 School Certificate. The students are selected under the following categories: prior suspensions, behaviour issues in class, difficulty with academic achievement, intending to leave school at the end of year 10 and high absentee rate. The program is run in partnership with Blakehurst High School, St. George TAFE and the READY project.
Homework Help
Conducted at YouthZone, 143 Forest Road, Hurstville. For enquiries
and session times, please phone 9580 8008 or 0411 355 717.
YouthZone's After School Youth Service offers young people over
12 years of age FREE assistance with essay and report writing, maths,
science, research and general HSC studies. Homework Help is facilitated
by experienced tutors.
Download Flyer PDF
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED!
We're looking for
committed and enthusiastic volunteers to assist young people
12-18 years
with their high school and TAFE studies during after school hours. Volunteers must be 21+ years of age.
Enquiries: Latif,
9580 8008 or 0411 355 717.
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