Youth activities in Onkaparinga Central region School Holiday

Central region
locations and contact details
City of Onkaparinga 2015 National Youth Week
Launch Event
Christie Downs Community House
Corner of Flaxmill and Morton Roads, Christie Downs
P: 8384 6894
A free music and fun
festival for young people,
celebrating young people!
Hackham West Community Centre
Majorca Rd, Hackham West
P: 8384 1065
It starts with YOU. It starts
with us.
The Arts Centre
22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga
P: 8326 5577
Noarlunga Leisure Centre
David Witton Drive,
Noarlunga Centre
P: 8186 5133
Southern Youth Exchange
13 McKinna Road, Christie Downs
P: 8186 5133
Noarlunga Library
Hannah Road, Noarlunga Centre
P: 8384 0655
Terms and Conditions
Please contact participating organisations and centres to
view their terms and conditions.
Funding bodies
Some participating organisations receive funding from
Local, State and Federal governments and other funding
providers.
Onkaparinga Youth Services (OYS) is a partnering
relationship between
Youth activities in
Onkaparinga
Central region
It starts with fun and good
times. So, come celebrate
National Youth Week at
the launch event, turning
an ordinary place into an
extraordinary good time.
Activities include live music, dance, free food,
giveaways, Big Brother Diary Room, Songs for
Social Change, the City of Onkaparinga Youth
Recognition Awards, fun activities where you can try
drumming or aerosol art and much more.
The Youth Recognition Awards will be presented by
the Mayor at the National Youth Week Launch event.
The awards acknowledge young people aged
between 8–25 years whose quiet achievements and
contributions are not ordinarily recognised. These
awards are an initiative of the Onkaparinga Youth
Committee (OYC).
Time: 11am–2pm NYW Launch
12–1pm Award presentation
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Location: Ramsay Place,
the green area next to Colonnades
Bookings: Not required.
School Holiday Program
April 2015
Monday 13 April
Holiday Art with Leeann
Make your own art satchel.
Time: 10am–1pm
Age: 8 –25 years
Cost: FREE (lunch provided)
Location: SYX, 13 McKinna Road,
Christie Downs
Bookings: 8186 5133
Bushwalk Scavenger Hunt
Find your inner investigator! Follow the
trails through Wilfred Taylor Reserve to
complete the answers to the clues
provided. Learn more about the
native plants, creeks, map reading
and teamwork. Supported by the
Urban Creek Recovery Project.
Time: 11am–1pm
Age: 10–18 years
Cost: FREE (lunch provided)
Location: Wilfred Taylor Reserve,
Wheatsheaf Road, train park
entrance, Morphett Vale
Bookings: 8387 5577 or
lrutter@junctionaustralia.org.au
Tuesday 14 April
Broadway for Kids
By Adelaide Youth Theatre. Brings to
life songs and characters from shows
such as The Lion King, The Little
Mermaid, Matilda, Shrek and Mary
Poppins.
Time: 11am–12pm
Age: suitable for 5–12 years
Cost: $10
Location: The Arts Centre, 22 Gawler Street,
Port Noarlunga
Bookings: 8326 5577 or online:
www.onkaparinga.com/arts
Come n Try Photography
Learn how to use DSLR and GO–PRO
cameras to capture the moment at
various locations. Experience editing
and image production using software
on an Apple Mac.
Time: 12–2pm
Age: 8 –25 years
Cost: FREE (lunch provided)
Location: SYX, 13 McKinna Road,
Christie Downs
Bookings: 8186 5133
Wednesday 15 April
Street Sup @ SYX
Hit the street with your long board and
'Big Stick'. It’s the new way of skating!
Helmets and equipment will be
provided.
Thursday 16 April
Skate & Scooter Tour
Tour some of the best parks in Adelaide
and improve your skate/scooter skills.
Youth Reference Group Training Day
An opportunity for reference group
members to develop their circus skills!
Time: 2–4pm
Age: 8–18 years
Cost: FREE (lunch provided)
Location: SYX, 13 McKinna Road,
Christie Downs
Bookings: 8186 5133
Time: 9am–5pm
Age: 8–18 years
Cost: $10 (lunch provided)
Location: Various pick up locations
Bookings: 8557 7555
(weather conditions apply. Must have
own equipment and helmets must be
worn).
Time: 1–4pm
Age: 8–25years
Cost: FREE
Location: SYX, 13 McKinna Road,
Christie Downs
Bookings: Members only. For more
information on joining the reference
group contact 8186 5133.
Hangout , Chillout sesh @ SYX
Hangout, chill out at SYX . Activities include
games, music. And snacks.
Live Music
Enjoy young people showcasing their
talents.
Time: 2–4pm
Age: 8–18 years
Cost: FREE (lunch provided)
Location: SYX, 13 McKinna Road,
Christie Downs
Bookings: 8186 5133
Time: 11am–1pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE (lunch provided)
Location: Ramsay Place, the green area
next to Colonnades
Bookings: Not essential
Fun Plaster Painting Workshop
Paint a plater figurine or flower pot to
take home. BYO art smock or old shirt
to paint in.
Wednesday 22 April
Monday 20 April
Tuesday 21 April
‘Temper’ Point and Flex Circus
Multifaceted circus production,
interwoven with theatrical and dance
elements. Temper is a delicate display
of strength, endurance, creativity and
skill. Featuring acrobatics, juggling,
hula-hoop, contortion, contact, handstands and sideshow.
Bubble Soccer
Try kicking a ball while inside an
inflatable giant bubble, possibly being
bumped or even upside down.
Fairy Wings & Pirates Things
The magical match of Fairies vs Pirates.
Children’s interactive showtime with
music, dancing, games and prizes.
Be Active
Fun school holiday activity which promotes physical and mental health and
wellbeing for young people
Time: 1–3pm
Age: 10–18 years
Cost: FREE
Location: Aldinga Recreation Centre
Bookings: 8557 7555
Time: 11am
Age: suitable for 5–12 years
Cost: $10
Location: The Arts Centre, 22 Gawler Street,
Port Noarlunga
Bookings: 8326 5577 or online:
www.onkaparinga.com/arts
Time: 11am
Age: 8–12
Cost: FREE
Location: Noarlunga Library
Bookings: For more
information contact 8384 0655
Time: 11am
Age: suitable for 5–12 years
Cost: $10
Location: The Arts Centre, 22 Gawler
Street, Port Noarlunga
Bookings: 8326 5577 or online:
www.onkaparinga.com/arts
Pop-up skating in Christie Downs
Bring along your skate board or
scooter and join in the fun. Must have
helmet for safety.
Time: 10am–1pm
Age: 8–18 years
Cost: FREE lunch provided (family and
siblings are welcome)
Location: Morton Reserve, Christie Downs
Bookings: 8384 6894
Friday 17 April
Pop-up Games in Ramsay Place
Activities include Giant Connect 4,
Snakes and Ladders and Noughts and
Crosses, Futsal Table.
Time: 11am–1pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Location: Ramsay Place, the green area next
to Colonnades
Bookings: Not essential
Thursday 23 April
Parkour Running Free in Ramsay Place
Come along and watch ‘Vertical
Freedom’ demonstrate this stunningly
athletic urban sport.
Time: 11am–1pm
Age: All ages
Cost: FREE
Location: Ramsay Place, the green area next
to Colonnades
Bookings: Not essential
Time: Two shows 11am and 2pm
Age: suitable for 5–12 years
Cost: $10
Location: The Arts Centre, 22 Gawler
Street, Port Noarlunga
Bookings: 8326 5577 or online:
www.onkaparinga.com/arts
Friday 24 April
Intensive Aquatic Clinics
Diving, Stroke Development, Survival
& Rescue.
Date: 13–17 April
Time: 9–9.50am
Age: 3+
Cost: $60 for 5 days (includes free entry to
FunRun)
Location: Noarlunga Leisure Centre
David Witton Drive,
Noarlunga Centre
Bookings: 8384 1144
Please note unless
otherwise stated programs
are suitable for young
people aged 8–18years