The Grind

The Grind is the ultimate hang out for Upper Hutt teens.

Kick back and listen to awesome local tunes from 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 (excluding public and school holidays)

Time: 4pm-6pm

Where: Ascot Cinema Cafe, 68 Queen Street 

2011 dates: 25 May, 29 June, 31 Aug, 28 Sept, 26 Oct & 30 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 (excluding public and school holidays)

Time: 6pm-10pm

Where: Youthtown Upper Hutt, Maidstone Pavillion, Maidstone Park

2011 dates: 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, 5 Aug, 2 Sept, 7 Oct, 4 Nov & 2 Dec. 

Stay tuned for future programmes or

email us at info@youthtown.org.nz 

Term 1 2012 Programmes

Intermediate School Programmes

Nitro Ten Pin Bowling

Sharpen your skills and get amongst the action at the Captains Alley. You must phone to book a lane if you wish to bowl outside these hours or on the weekend. Open to Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• $25 = 10 games amazing value!
• 24 places available
• Date: Every day during Term 1
• Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
• Venue: Galleon Complex
• Transport from school available

Piece of Cake

Learn the art of cupcake decorating with our professional cake decorator.  You will acquire new skills and techniques to create works of edible art. Let your imagination and taste buds run wild! Open to Yr 7 – Yr 9

The low down:

• $45
• 8 places available
• Date: Thursday 1 March – Thursday 29 March
• Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
• Venue: Oamaru Intermediate School
• Transport from school available

Rock Hoppers

Live life on the wall not off it. Expert climber Rob Connolly from Vertical Ventures will help you reach new heights. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert climber, this rock climbing course will help develop your strength, flexibility and self-confidence. Open to Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• $45
• 8 places available
• Date: Thursday 23 February – Thursday 22 March
• Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
• Venue: Waitaki Recreation Centre
• Transport from school available

Body Jam

An addictive and fun cardio workout bringing the latest dance moves together in time with the latest new beats. Our funky instructor will get you moving with attitude through this 50 minute blast. So grab a friend and leave buzzing with energy. Open Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 30 places available
• $15
• Date: Monday 20 February – Monday 2 April
• Time: 4.00pm – 4.50pm
• Venue: Waitaki Recreation Centre
• Transport from school available

Soul Surfers

Throw on your boardies and get out amongst the waves. Whether you’re a grommet or an experienced surfer, Jeremy from Soul Surf & Skate will have you up and shredding in no time. Open Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 8 places available
• $80 (board, lesson, wetsuit, and transport provided)
• Date: Tuesday 21 February – Tuesday 20 March
• Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
• Venue: Kakanui
• Transport from school available

Rock the Foundations

Don’t be a guitar hero, become the next guitar legend instead. Let our experienced tutor Jae Bedford start you on your rock star journey. Jae has spent the last14 years developing his craft at the University School of Music in Nelson and Dunedin. This programme is sure to strike a chord and will cover keys, chords, theory, timing, scales and song writing. Open Yr 7 – Yr 8

The low down:

• 6 places available
• $25
• Date: Tuesday 21 February – Tuesday 27 March
• Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
• Venue: Youthtown
• Transport from school available

Super Nitro Knockout Tournament

Get amongst the action at Captains Alley. Raid the treasure chest of prizes on offer by taking part in our first ever intermediate school Super Knockout tournament. Minimum two games guaranteed. Open Yr 7 – Yr 8

The low down:

• 20 places available
• $5
• Date: Friday 24 February 
• Time: 3.45pm – 6.15pm
• Venue: Captains Alley, Galleon Complex
• Transport from school available

Queenstown Rush Mountain Bike Adventure

An epic day of adventure guaranteed. Travel Saturday morning for the challenges that lye in wait in the Ben Lomond Forest in Queenstown.

Catch a ride up on the Skyline Gondola and six minutes later you’ll be shredding down the various tracks on offer. When you get to the bottom, simply start again. Full Skyline Gondola day pass, transport, bike and safety gear provided. Open Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 16 places available
• $75
• Date: Saturday 3 March
• Time: 6.00am – 8.00pm
• Venue: Youthtown
• Transport from school available

Thank you to the following businesses: Soul Surf & Skate, Vertical Ventures, Orme Catering, The Galleon, WDC, Kelly’s Cakes, Ali Brosnan Family Hair Care.

Secondary School Programmes

Nitro Ten Pin Bowling

Sharpen your skills and get amongst the action at the Captains Alley. You must phone to book a lane if you wish to bowl outside these hours or on the weekends. Open to Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• $25 = 10 games amazing value!
• 24 places available
• Date: Every day during Term 1
• Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
• Venue: Galleon Complex
• Transport from school available

Delicious Treats

Chef Rebecca Huston–Orme will show you how to create great cuisine and sweet treats to satisfy your taste buds. Over the five weeks you will get to prepare three tantalising meals and two delicious sweet treats. No experience is necessary. Open to Yr 9 – Yr 13.

The low down:

• $45
• 9 places available
• Date: Monday 20 February – Monday 19 March
• Time: 3.45pm – 5.15pm
• Venue: Galleon Complex Transport from school available

Rock Hoppers

Live life on the wall not off it. Expert climber Rob Connolly from Vertical Ventures will help you reach new heights. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert climber, this rock climbing course will help develop your strength, flexibility and self-confidence. Open to Yr 7 – Yr 13.

The low down:

• $45
• 8 places available
• Date: Thursday 23 February – Thursday 22 March
• Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
• Venue: Waitaki Recreation Centre
• Transport from school available

Total Beauty

Create a movie star look in our personal presentation programme. Plus learn tricks from professional make-up artists and master make-up application and skin and hair care while exploring career options at the same time. Open to Yr 9 – Yr 13.

The low down:

• $25
• 10 places available
• Date: Monday 20 February – Wednesday 19 March
• Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
• Venue: Youthtown
• Transport from school available

Hard Core Sports

Strap yourself in for a mean taste of adrenaline sports – this programme is sure to bowl you over.

Week 1. Soul Surfers - Kakanui

Week 2. Mountain Biking – Cape Wanbrow

Week.3 Rock Hopper – Indoor climbing, Waitaki Recreation Centre

Week 4. Nitro Ten Pin Bowling

Open Yr 9 – Yr 13

The low down:

• $35
• 8 places available
• Date: Thursday 23 February – Thursday 15 March
• Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
• Venue: Multiple
• Transport from school available

Body Jam

An addictive and fun cardio workout bringing the latest dance moves together in time with the latest new beats. Our funky instructor will get you moving with attitude through this 50 minute blast. So grab a friend and leave buzzing with energy. Open Yr 9 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 30 places available
• $15
• Date: Monday 20 February – Monday 2 April
• Time: 4.00pm – 4.50pm
• Venue: Waitaki Recreation Centre
• Transport from school available

Fish & Ship

Climb on board Youthtown Oamaru’s maiden fishing charter with Captain Ted Boraman. You and your mates will have an unforgettable experience. All fishing and safety equipment provided. Open Yr 9 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 10 places available
• $20
• Date: Monday 20 February
• Time: 4.00pm – 8.00pm
• Departure: Oamaru Harbour
• Weather permitting!
• Transport from school available

Soul Surfers

Throw on your boardies and get out amongst the waves. Whether you’re a grommet or an experienced surfer, Jeremy from Soul Surf & Skate will have you up and shredding in no time. Open Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 8 places available
• $80
• Date: Tuesday 21 February – Tuesday 20 March
• Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
• Venue: Kakanui

Board, lesson, wetsuit and transport provided. Transport from school available

Fantastic Photography

Create your own photo shoot, from conception to creation of fantastic photos. Recreate scenes from your favourite movies, books, or imagination and capture them on film! This course is about educating and inspiring the inner photographic artist in you. Open Yr 9 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 8 places available
• $25
• Date: Tuesday 21 February – Tuesday 20 March
• Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
• Venue: Youthtown
• Transport from school available
• Bring your own digital camera

DJ Sounds

Learn how to DJ like a professional, mixing tracks with CD JAYS and learn the ins and outs of hooking up a PA sound system. Resident globe DJ XCESSIVE will show you the ropes, from scratching to beat building your own mixes. Bring your music loving buddies and get excited! Open Yr 9 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 6 places available
• $35
• Date: Wednesday 22 February – Wednesday 28 March
• Time: 5.30pm – 7.15pm
• Venue: Globe
• Transport from school available

Rock the Foundations

Don’t be a guitar hero, become the next guitar legend instead. Let our experienced tutor Jae Bedford start you on your rock star journey. Jae has spent the last14 years developing his craft at the University School of Music in Nelson and Dunedin. This programme is sure to strike a chord and will cover keys, chords, theory, timing, scales and song writing. Open Yr 9 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 6 places available
• $25
• Date: Wednesday 22 February – Wednesday 28 March
• Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
• Venue: Youthtown
• Transport from school available

Spin & Core

Have fun while getting super fit! Spin and sweat to the latest beats, while toning and strengthening your whole body. Great pre-season training. Bring a friend. Open Yr 9 – Yr 13

The low down:

• 14 places available
• $15
• Date: Thursday 23 February – Thursday 5 April
• Time: 4.00pm – 4.55pm
• Venue: Waiatki Recreation Centre
• Transport from school available

Super Nitro Knockout Tournament

Get amongst the action at the Captains Alley. Raid the treasure chest of prizes on offer by taking part in our first ever secondary school Super Knockout tournament. Minimum two games guaranteed. Open Yr 9 – Yr 13'

The low down:

• 20 places available
• $5
• Date: Friday 2 February 
• Time: 4.00pm – 6.30pm
• Venue: Galleon Complex
• Transport from school available

Queenstown Rush Mountain Bike Adventure

An epic day of adventure guaranteed. Travel Saturday morning for the challenges that lye await in the Ben Lomond forest Queenstown.

Catch a ride on the skyline Gondola up and six minutes later you’ll be shreddin down the various tracks on offer. When you get to the bottom, simply start again. Full Skyline Gondola day pass, transport bike and safety gear provided. Open Yr 7 – Yr 13

The low down:

• Places 16
• $75
• Date: Sat 3^rd Mar
• Time: 6.00am – 8.00pm
• Venue: Youthtown
• Transport from school available

Thank you to the following businesses: Soul Surf & Skate, Vertical Ventures, Orme Catering, The Galleon, WDC, Kelly’s Cakes, Ali Brosnan Family Hair Care.

CONTACT MIKE FOR ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION DETAILS:

oamaru@youthtown.org.nz

03 434 6473

Coming to North Shore in 2011!

Stay Tuned!!