CHILDREN and YOUTH ACTIVITIES
CHILDREN & YOUTH
See Sunday at St Heliers Church a Great Kids Friendly Morning.
YOUTH/CHILDREN: Our Philosophy
Youth: The church and Community Centre values its young people very highly. We are committed to providing a safe, fun place whilst at the same time developing leadership and a sense of community responsibility.
Christian principles are the basis of all activities and of all relationships.
There are opportunities for learning drama, music, being in a band, leading at camps, joining a group of thoughtful caring young people,
Youth are not isolated but part of a larger network of all ages.
Youth are encouraged to have a say in what happens and in the future of the Church and Community Centre.
Children: We are a Kids Friendly Church and Community Centre. Children are contributors and taken seriously as bringers of hope and spontaneity. We take very seriously opportunities to develop their creativity and give them ways to lead.
Small Miracles is an outstanding pre-school and Oscar (after school care) has a very warm family atmosphere.
Please see Kids Club, Tea Party Church, and Godzone. Children and babies are very welcome in church also.
Subsidies: For all youth and children– there is a policy to provide subsidies or scholarships for the activities during holiday programmes and some school term classes run at the Centre. All are considered through personal enquiry. (See Holiday programmes)
VOICE, SPEECH & ACTING
(8 years – 15 years)
Led by Mary Amoore, one of Auckland’s finest drama teachers and the Director of Central Theatre in Remuera with 50 years experience in theatre. Mary was the founder of Auckland Youth Theatre. Course includes: voice, speech, and drama culminating in a theatre production. Students will discover their creativity and self trust. Maximum of 10 per class.
Day Wednesdays during school term
Time 4.15pm – 5.15pm
Start Date 2009 Term 3 – 22 July
2010 Term 2 – 21 April / Term 3 - 21 July
Cost $60 per term
Contact 575 6098 Bookings essential
YOUTH SUNDAY MORNING /MUSIC
On the first Sunday of every month youth lead music at worship on Sunday mornings as well as lead other parts of the services. Those who are using an instrument already, percussionists and those who would like to sing are needed. Rehearsals are on the Saturday before. Music is distributed prior to the weekend if requested. Led by Amy Gulvin who is a composer, musician and active in the life of the church.
Start Date Saturday August 1 for Sunday August 2nd
Time TBC
Contact 585 1084 Amy
DRUM LESSONS
Drum tuition is offered one on one between 5.30 - 8.30pm in half hour segments. From beginners to advanced. Music charts provided. Students need to commit to the full term’s tutoring. These lessons are subsidized by the Community Centre. Six students are needed in order for class to commence
Day Mondays during term
Start Date Term 3 – 20 July / Term 4 – 12 October
Term 1 – 8 February / Term 2 19 April
Cost $15 per lesson
Contact 575 6098 Bookings Essential
ST HELIERS ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH DANCE SCHOOL (S.H.A.Y.D.Z)
We offer dance lessons with skilled young tutors. Even if you have never danced before, here is your chance to start. The classes are aimed at beginner to intermediate level and where numbers permit, we will divide some aspects of the class into two levels of experience. Each class gets to perform once a term at Church or at Community events including talent quests and competitions
SHAYDZ – HIPHOP
Start Date Term 3 – 21 July / Term 4 – 13 October
Term 1 – 9 February / Term 2 - 20 April
Time 4.30 – 5.30pm
Cost $65/ term
SHAYDZ – JAZZ
Start Date Term 3 – 23 July / Term 4 – 15 October
Term 1 – 11 February / Term 2 - 22 April
Time 4.30 – 5.30pm
Cost $65/ term
Contact 575 6098 Bookings Essential
YOUNG ADULT SUNDAYS – YADS – for college age and over
!st Sunday No evening programme
Youth Sunday. The Young people assist in leading worship and music, then enjoy a social time, maybe an outing.
9am service
2nd Sunday Café Church.
Worship for Young people café style.
6.30 to 8pm
3rd Sunday Food, fun and a time to talk about what matters most, visits and outings – various programmes throughout the year will be posted on the website, at the church and in newsletters.
6.30-8.30pm
4th Sunday Regional Youth Service –Youth services hosted by a different youth group each month. Travel together to other churches – meet and mix with other young people around Auckland. Leave St Heliers Church 6.15pm return 9pm
Contact Frann 5285 833 / 0272 796 041(vodafone)
fran_sawtell@ihug.co.nz
Friday Night Friend-zy – FNF for 9 plus years!!
It’s the youth club for this area and we have a great time with varied programmes of hang-out nights, discos, ice skating, bowling, beach bar b ques, sports games. Most Friday nights in school term
Philosophy is developing leadership, community awareness & social skills.
Every programme includes supper. This is a youth group run on Christian principles.
Start Date 2009 Term 3 – 31 July Hang out Night
2009 Term 4 – 23 October
Start Date 2010 Term 1 – 19 Feb Beach Bonanza - bring swimming gear
2010 Term 2 - 30 April
Time: 6.30-9.00pm
Cost: $5 per person. Extra for outings and trips away.
Friday Night Friend-zy -LATE!!
For College age plus: stay after FNF or come at 9.00pm and stay until 10.30pm.
This is less structured and time to be together – basketball, music.
Adult supervision always.
Music jamming is a big part of FNF LATE!
Start date as above for FNF
Cost: $5 per person
Contact 575 6098
BABYSITTING COURSE
For young people who love children and want to gain the skills in Baby Sitting in order to safely and competently care for small children in the home.
Part 1- Care and Nurture of Children. Part 2 - The Logistics of Babysitting. Part 3 - First Aid, including fundamentals of Basic Life Support. Course leaders include Registered Nurse, experienced babysitter, mother of young children and the Minister, Rev. Pauline Stewart.
Day/Date /Time 2009 Term 3 - Tuesdays 28 July – 11 August / 6.00pm – 7.30pm
2009 Term 3 – Saturday 8 August / 11am – 4.00pm
2010 Term 2 – Tuesday 27 April – 11 May / 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Cost $50
Contact 575 6098 Bookings essential
GUITAR CLASSES
Beginners to advanced students welcome. Learn to play guitar from a master of music and professional performer, with an emphasis on the classical style and music reading skills. The classes cater for both the serious guitar student and those who play as a hobby. 30 minute lessons. Tutor: John Wakelin MMus (Hons)
Day Wednesday’s for 10 weeks
Start date 2009Term 3 – 22 July/Term 4 – 14 October
2010Term 1 – 3 February / Term 2 - 21 April
Time from 5.00pm
Cost $35 per 30 minute lesson
Contact John 634 9308
VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSONS
Enjoy the beauty of the violin or viola and benefits of music making. Highly experienced professional musician Susan Bierre offers violin or viola lessons. Beginners or more advanced students welcome. 30 minute lessons
Day/Time Tuesdays during term – 3 - 6pm
Cost $35 for 30 minutes
Contact Susan Bierre 521 2122 or 021 134 7202
FRENCH FOR KIDS
An introduction to the language with an emphasis on fun learning (games, songs, etc).
Learn the basics of the language; enough to
understand and have a basic interaction on the language. Tutor Isabel Zarco
Day Thursdays for 8 weeks
Time 4pm – 5pm
Start Date 2009 Term 3 – 27 August / Term 4 – 15 October
2010 Term 1 – 11 February / Term 2 – 22 April
Cost $80
Contact 575 6098 Bookings Essential
SPANISH FOR KIDS
An introduction to the language with an emphasis on fun learning (games, songs, etc).
Learn the basics of the language; enough to understand and have a basic interaction on the language. Tutor Isabel Zarco
Day Mondays for 8 weeks
Time 4pm – 5pm
Start Date 2009 Term 3 – 24 August / Term 4 – 12 October
2010 Term 1 – 8 February / Term 2 - 19 April
Cost $80
Contact 575 6098 Bookings Essential
FINE YOUNG ARTISTS
An inspirational fine arts programme designed for children who are passionate about art.
Term Programme: Juicy Visual Feast – Painting & Drawing
Day Tuesdays for 8 weeks during school term
Time 3.30 – 5.30pm
Cost $260 incl gst & materials
Contact 631 5358 or for more info and enrolments www.fineyoungartists.co.nz
OSCAR After School Care
Quality after school care - Angels (5-9 years) and Upgrades (9+) includes afternoon tea, supervised homework, directed play in a purpose built facility with safe indoor and outdoor activities. Low child to staff ratio with staff trained in behaviour management and first aid. A member of OSCN (National Out of School Care Network) & approved by CYFS.
After School care is provided at the following venues:
St Heliers Church & Community Centre & Churchill Park School
Day Daily during school term
Time 3.00 - 5.45pm
Contact 575 2148 for both venues
ST HELIERS KIDS CLUB
This is a great programme for kids 5 – 10 years. A great time includes games, craft, meal, story time, singing and prizes. From 11years young people can be leaders. Please apply.
Day Thursdays for 6 weeks
Time 5.00 – 7.00pm
Start Date 2009 Term 3 – 30 July
2010 Term 2 – 29 April / Term 3 – 29 July
Cost $8 per session or 6 sessions for $40
Contact 575 6098
See Christmas and Easter Kids Club for special events.
KIDS CLUB CHRISTMAS
One very special Christmas party for children 5 – 10 years. Includes telling the Chirstmas story, craft, Christmas tree gift, acting out the Christmas pageant, puppets and great food.
Day/Date Thursday 10 December
Time 4.30 – 7.00pm
Cost $8.00
Contact 575 6098
EASTER KIDS CLUB
An Easter experience for children 5-10 years. – drama of the Easter events, Easter craft, egg hunt and special Easter supper.
Day/Date Thursday 25 March
Time 4.30 – 7.00pm
Cost $8
Contact 575 6098
MAJOR MUSIC / PERFORMANCE PROJECT 2010
WE ARE ALL ONE
An amazing multi-media performance/ presentation on the way the world can be. This will be even bigger and better than “We Are All One” in 2008. We need young people 7+ who love to perform either dancing, singing or speaking. Performance will be at the end of term 2. Weekly rehearsals on Sunday afternoons, commencing first Sunday of the second term. Places are limited to those who are committed to attending all rehearsals. You can download a registration form from website from January 2010 or pick one up from the Community Centre Office.
Start Date 26 April
Time 3.30 – 5.30pm
Contact Amy – txt 027 699 2241 or e-mail amygulvin@gmail.com
Cost $50 includes CD for rehearsing
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
HOLIDAY DATES
2009 - 28 September – 9 October
2010 - 5 January – 29 January / 5 April – 16 April / 5 July – 16 July
School holidays are well catered for at the centre with a combination of inhouse and day trips planned for 5 – 14 years.
In addition to our regular Kidsown 5-8 years & Hardcore 9+ programmes, the centre offers camps and weekly prgrammes to cater for all interests.
KIDZ – OWN
An awesome school holiday programme for 5-8 year olds with structured theme activities and exciting trips. Stimulating and safe indoor and outdoor facility with experienced staff. A member of the OSCN (National Out of School Care Network) & approved by CYFS.
Day School holidays
Time 8.00 – 5.30pm
Contact Gill 575 6098
HARDCORE
Daily programme aimed at 9 – 14 year olds. Day trips, BBQs and centre based activities to fill the holidays. A member of the OSCN (National Out of School Care Network) & approved by CYFS.
Day School holidays
Time 8.00 – 5.30pm or by arrangement.
Contact Gill 575 6098
DAY CAMP - at Motu Moana (Green Bay)
An exciting daily bush adventure for 6-12 year olds.
4 days going out each day by bus from the community centre.
Activities include bush hut building, cooking lunch over campfires, circus skills, creative carpentry, flying fox, and challenge valley. Team leadership offered to College age young people.
Day Tuesday – Friday
Date 29 September – 2 October
Time 8.30 – 5.30pm
Cost $180 (includes bus travel)
Contact 575 6098
SUMMER 2010 JANUARY 6TH TO JANUARY 30TH
5 Summer Nights for 11 years +
Day/Date Monday January 11 to Friday January 15th
Time 6pm- 10pm meal and night excursions.
Cost $30 per night (includes all costs)
Contact 575 6098
TRIP TO PAKPINGJAI THAILAND (see Community Events)
YOUTH BUSH CAMP - 9-14 years
Easter School Holidays
This is a local, live-in or camp-out experience for 3 nights and 4 days. Now in its fourth year. Fun and challenging experience. Registration forms are out in January or on web site from February
Youth over 15 can be leaders.
Day/Date Monday April 12 – Thursday April 15
Time Monday 8.30am bus arrives to collect children.
Cost $180
Contact 575 6098
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - 2010
HARDCORE IDEAS EXPLOSION - 7 - 15 years
4 Days of * making a movie, * writing a musical/music video, * producing a drama, * dance craze, * assisting with a media project. Concert night for parents/grandparents and community Thurs 8th July 7.00pm gold coin donation Friday to kickback and relax - going out somewhere cool.
Day/Date Monday 5 July – 9 July
Time 9.00am - 4.30pm for actual programme
Care offered from 8.00am -5.30pm
COST: $185 Scholarships and subsidies can be applied for
Contact 575 6098
