JUNIOR
Holiday Programme
July
Cost: 1 carer support day + $20 deposit per day
Drop off and pick up at Recreate offices
48 Windmill Road, Epsom
July
Monday 13th July – Bowling and Megazone
Start your day with a strike! Enjoy a game of ten pin bowling followed with some fun competition on the laser tag course at Megazone!
Tuesday 14th July – Cooking Day
Do you consider yourself to be a wiz in the kitchen? Today is the day to show off your talent! Join us for a day of creation as we cook some of our favourite foods in the recreate kitchen.
Wednesday 15th July – Extreme Edge and Movies
Come and experience some thrilling adventure with extreme edge rock climbing. Push your limits and enjoy some fun and interactive rock-climbing walls! Follow this up with some relaxation as we head back to recreate for an inhouse movie screening.
Thursday 16th July – Matakana Movies
Need a day to chill out and hang with some friends? This is the day for you! Enjoy the scenic drive to Matakana and catch the latest flick at their movie house.
Friday 17th July – Tree Adventures
Explore your adventurous side! Join us for a day of fun in the trees as we monkey up the different obstacles available.
Bethells Short Break
31st July – 2nd August
This time we will be staying at a classic kiwi bach at Bethell’s beach. Just a one hour drive from Auckland city, Bethell’s is the perfect location for a weekend escape. With options for beach missions, local walks and café stops this will be a relaxing retreat with friends.
3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Hunua Getaway
Pizza and Ice-Cream
Saturday 25th July
Time to create some dough and make our very own pizzas right here at Recreate! And who can say no to ice-cream after?
1 carer support day + $20 deposit
Kiwi Valley
Saturday 20th June 11am-3pm
Here at Kiwi Valley you will have the chance to meet and pet rabbits, guinea pigs and much more! You will also have the opportunity to ride a horse and work together to get out of a maze! Join us for this fun day at Kiwi Valley!
1⁄2 carer support day + $20 deposit
21st -23rd August
We have missed our Junior Getaways and can’t wait to spend some quality time with you! This time we’ll be heading slightly south for some awesome rural adventures in Hunua, Clevedon and Maraetai. Some might say Auckland’s best kept secret!
3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Auckland Down Syndrome Social Club
Monthly social events
Are you part of the Auckland Down Syndrome community? The ADSA Social Club is back up and running this term and we’d love for you to join us! Grace, one of our Recreate co-ordinators, facilitates social events on the first
Saturday of every month for Juniors
(11-17yrs) and Adults (18+).
If you’re interested in getting involved, email
Pizza and Ice-Cream
Saturday 25th July
Time to create some dough and make our very own pizzas right here at Recreate! And who can say no to ice-cream after?
1 carer support day + $20 deposit
YOUTH
Holiday Programme
July
Cost: 1 carer support day + $20 deposit
Drop off and pick up at Recreate offices
48 Windmill Road, Epsom
July
Week One
Monday 6th July – Mystery Adventure Day!
Are you looking for a little bit of adventure after been inside for so long? If so, this is the day for you! Join us as we explore some beautiful sites of Auckland and enjoy the fresh air.
Tuesday 7th July – Laser tag and Bowling
Looking to let off some steam and challenge your friends on some friendly competition? Join us as we unleash our competitive side with a day of laser tag and bowling!
Wednesday 8th July – Auckland Museum and Jump
Come and enjoy some world history and interactive exhibitions at the Auckland Museum, followed by an adrenaline filled afternoon at jump.
Thursday 9th July – Butterfly Creek and Minigolf
Do you enjoy wildlife and pirates? Join us for a day of up-close interactions with butterflies and crocodiles as we visit Butterfly Creek and end the day off with a pirate adventure at Treasure Island minigolf.
Friday 10th July – Tree Adventures
Explore your adventurous side! Join us for a day of fun in the trees as we harness up and discover the range of suspended obstacles available.
1 carer support day + $20 deposit
Week Two
Monday 13th July – Matakana Movies
Need a day to chill out and hang with some friends? This is the day for you! Enjoy the scenic drive to Matakana and catch the latest flick at their movie house.
Tuesday 14th July – Kiwi Valley and Jump
We’ll be heading out to Kiwi valley in Henderson for a fun day of riding horses, feeding animals and much more. We will finish off the day with the epic trampolines at Jump!
Wednesday 15th July – Reptile Park
Join us for a day of adventure and excitement as we head out to the Leigh reptile park! See the amazing scenery of New Zealand on the way to the park then enjoy seeing and learning about all the different types reptiles.
Thursday 16th July – Motat
Come and explore the origin of machinery at the Motat Museum, learn about how the machines were made and have some fun with the interactive exhibits onsite.
Friday 17th July – Pizza and Bowling
Do you think of yourself as a chief? Today is the day to test it out! Join us at recreate to make pizzas from scratch, enjoy then
1 carer support day + $20 deposit
Camp Epworth
7th – 10th July
Come with us for an epic week of fun and adventure! Camp Epworth has plenty of exciting activities for us to enjoy as well as being on the shore of the mighty Waikato River. We can’t wait to see you there!
4 carer support days + $150 deposit (plus $40 transport fee)
Auckland Down Syndrome Social Club
Monthly social events
Are you part of the Auckland Down Syndrome community? The ADSA Social Club is back up and running this term and we’d love for you to join us! Grace, one of our Recreate co-ordinators, facilitates social events on the first Saturday of every month for Juniors (11- 17yrs) and Adults (18+).
If you’re interested in getting involved, email
Leigh Short Break
28th – 30th August
We will be staying at a classic Kiwi Bach in Leigh. Just an hour’s drive from Auckland, Leigh is the perfect location for a weekend escape. With options for markets, beach missions, local walks and more, this weekend will be a relaxing retreat with friends.
3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Camp Morley
6th – 9th October
We are returning to Camp Morley- a Recreate favourite for our term 4 camp! Join us and the crew from Adventure Specialties for activities like kayaking, rafting and the famous Camp Concert!
4 Carer Support days + $150 deposit (plus $40 transport fee)
Whangamata Getaway
21st – 23rd August
Join us for a fun-filled winter weekend away to the beach! Whangamata is a gorgeous little beach town, perfect for an escape from the city. We will spend the weekend exploring the surrounding beaches, local walks, shops and more.
3 carer support days + $120 deposit
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
First Fridays
First Fridays are a new type of Urban programme. Every First Friday of the month (excluding school holidays) we will be hosting youth and young adults here at Recreate, 48 Windmill Road, Epsom. We are so proud of the space we have created here, so lets make the most of it! You won’t want to miss this!
Mid-Winter Christmas
Friday 7th August
Let us all celebrate a Mid-Winter Christmas party at Recreate. Come dressed in your favourite winter outfit and enjoy great food with amazing company!
½ carer support day + $10 deposit
Superhero Party
Friday 4th September
This First Friday we will be celebrating by dressing up as our favourite superheros. Expect some yummy food and a movie to finish of this epic night!
½ carer support day + $10 deposit
Whangarei Getaway
14th-17th July
For the first getaway back, we are returning to a favourite Recreate house in the Whangarei region! There is plenty for us to do- from hot pools and movies to bushwalks and minigolf there is something for everyone to enjoy!
4 carer support days + $150 deposit
Welcome back Urban
Saturday 18th July
Welcome back to Urbans! For this one come dressed to impress and break out all your fancy clothing that have been sitting on the shelf! Expect great food, people, and a great time.
½ carer support day + $10 deposit
In-house burgers and Bowling
Friday 24th July
We like to think we have learnt a few new tricks in the kitchen during lockdown, so come and enjoy ‘home-made’ burgers at Recreate, followed by taking off in the vans for some friendly competition at the bowling lanes.
½ carer support day + $20 deposit
Rotorua midweek Getaway
28th – 31st July
We are thrilled at the chance to get back to Rotorua and enjoy some local attractions. We know Rotorua is a very popular destination, so let’s make the most of it and support some great tourism providers! This house even has a spa pool which we are sure will get plenty of use over these four days away.
4 carer support days + $150 deposit
Dinner with the lads!
Friday 31st July
We have seen the Girls Club go out for nice meals, so we think it is the guys time to be treated! To finish off this week, we will be going out for a fancy night out and enjoy a hearty-meal together with the lads.
½ carer support day + $30 deposit
White Water Rafting
14th – 16th August
The Rangitaika River is the longest river in the Bay of Plenty and we would love for you to raft it with us! We will be working alongside the crew from River Rats and they will guide us through the rapids and help us along our way!
3 carer support days + $180 deposit
Girls Club - Brunch, Shopping and Crafts!
Saturday 15th August
Let’s go out for a girl’s brunch followed by some shopping or window shopping, whatever you prefer, and ending with some awesome crafts! Look forward to spending time with the gal pals!
1 carer support day + $45 deposit
MasterChef Evening
Friday 21st August
Bring your chefs hats and your maddest skills, as we take on this epic culinary challenge! Teams will be competing to create the tastiest dishes as we enjoy a night of food and fun!
½ carer support day + $20 deposit
Lads Club - Go-Karting
Saturday 29th August
We will be heading out with the lads to Game Over indoor Go karting in Auckland. We will take it to the track and test our driving skills and then enjoy a game of Laser-tag before wrapping it up for the day! Join us for this fun day with the lads!
1 carer support day + $40 deposit
Mangawhai Short Break
11th – 13th September
Exploring beyond our usual short break borders, we’ll be heading out to magical Mangawhai for an epic weekend away. With a beautiful beach and amazing café’s, as well as it’s own chocolate factory, this will be a great way as we enter springtime.
3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Taupo Snow Getaway
11th – 14th September
We are headed done to the snow for an extended weekend away and would love for you to join us! We will be playing and sledding in the snow before making a trip to the hot pools to warm up!
4 carer support days + $150 deposit
Girls Club - Girls Night!
Friday 11th September
Let’s get the girls together for a fun night in! Come to the Recreate office for some yum food, sing star, chick flicks and fun hangs with the gal pals! We can’t wait to see you there!
½ carer support day + $20 deposit
Recreate’s Got Talent
Friday 18th September
Recreate’ s Got Talent is back! This is always a night to remember, and this is your time to shine. Start preparing your skit, song or dance and we will see you on the stage!
½ carer support day + $20 deposit
Pizza and quiz night
Friday 25th September
During lockdown, we have been huge fans of zoom and we even held our own staff quiz nights. Now it is time to host our own quiz night for the youth and young adults! So put on your thinking hats and join us for a fun quiz and pizza!
½ carer support day + $10 deposit
Whiritoa Getaway
29th September – 2nd October
Located in between Tauranga and the Coromandel, Whiritoa is the perfect place for a holiday getaway! We will spend time checking out some of the beaches and then relaxing in the hot pools!
4 carer support days + $150 deposit
Recreate 2020 National Ball
Saturday 7th November
Recreate would love to invite you to the inaugural National Great Gatsby Ball! Join youth and young adults from all our four regions if you love an evening dressing up, enjoying a great dinner and dancing the night away! More details can be found in the notice board section of this newsletter.
½ carer support day + $50 deposit or $80 cash price
Queenstown Getaway
November 2020, exact dates TBC: Expressions of interest
The annual Queenstown Getaway is back! We are returning to the incredible Lake Hayes Hugo house, and have awesome activities planned such as jetboating, sight-seeing, and road trips. This region has been hit hard by the lockdown, so lets show our support by enjoying this patch of paradise.
4 carer support days + $250 deposit + flights
YOUNG ADULTS
Whananaki Getaway
4th – 6th September
We will be staying at the beach side house in Whananaki. Just an hour drive from the Bay of Islands, we will spend the weekend checking out the shops, watching good movies and spending time with good friends.
3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Mothers Retreat Weekend
11th – 13th September
Post-lockdown, our return to the beautiful Vaughan Park Retreat this September might be just that much sweeter. Join us for two nights of time off, beauty treatments, goodie bags, relaxing activities, delicious catering and unbeatable views of Long Bay.
$200 or 2.5 Carer Support Days + $120 Deposit
Mid Week Opportunities
Moxie
MOXIE is a series of projects that provide meaningful work experience that you could get involved with! This includes the Orchard Projects, Gardens and Product Development.
MOXIE is part of Recreate’s strategy to develop further midweek meaningful, skill based opportunities for Recreate’s young people.
If you wish to express interest in these programmes or want more info, please contact Sheridan Jackson at
Product Making Group
Thursdays 23rd July- 24th September - 10 Weeks, 10-3pm each week
This team will be making delicious product from the fruit and veges grown in the Recreate garden! This will include preserving, pickling, making jams and more! This programme will develop kitchen skills, recipe knowledge, kitchen safety and working with others.
5 carer support days
Careers Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays Via Zoom and every second Tuesday at Recreate. 21st July - 24th September 2020
Zoom: 10-11am - Recreate sessions: 10-2pm
We have created Careers Club to encourage mindful thinking about how we live and where we work. This group will meet 2 times a week, virtually (via Zoom) and in-person every second week, to hear from fellow New Zealanders showcasing their jobs and industries. We will discuss and evaluate the potential for employment in each of these areas as well as discuss skills, behaviours and sustainable practises that will be useful to all areas of life. You will also create a digital CV that you can use for future job applications.
3 carer support days + $100 deposit (6 sessions at Recreate)
Down Lights
Tuesdays - 21st July- 22nd September 2020
10 weeks, 9.30-2.30pm each week
We have been working with Downlights for a little while now and we love it! This group will be learning the candle making process from the beginning to end. You will be taught how to melt and mix wax, pour candles and manufacture other products Downlights make.
5 carer support days
LIFE SKILLS
Self-Directed Day Programme
Thursdays, 30th July - 24th September 2020 9 Weeks, 9am-4:30pm each week
Life Skills is a self-directed day programme focused on developing confidence in certain skills required for independence, socialisation, healthy living and entering the workforce. This programme covers a variety of practical skills including cooking, public transport, fitness, money handling and household jobs. This course is limited to 5 participants with similar age/ability and will be self-directed by those who participate, with guidance from the recreate facilitator.
9 carer support days + $180 deposit (9 sessions)
ORCHARD PROJECTS
Karaka Orchard Tuesdays
Tuesdays- 21st July - 22nd September
10 Weeks, 9-4pm each week
This group goes out once per week to the Karaka Orchard and look to develop work skills that can then be used later in life. Participants learn how to take care of an orchard and learn how use specific equipment (mower, tractor and garden tools), pick fruit and maintain trees. There is also a focus on increasing health and safety awareness and team building skills.
5 carer support days + $100 deposit
ORCHARD PROJECTS
Kumeu Orchard
Wednesdays - 22nd July - 23rd September
10 Weeks, 9-4pm each week
This group go out once per week to the Kumeu Orchard and
look to develop work skills that can then be used in later life. Participants learn how to take care of a lemon orchard and learn how use specific equipment (mower, ride-on and garden tools), pick fruit and maintain trees. There is also a focus on increasing health and safety awareness and team building skills.
5 carer support days + $100 deposit
Gardening Group
Wednesdays - 22nd July- 23rd September 2020
10 Weeks, 9-4pm each week
This group will be looking after the Recreate garden; planting, growing, harvesting and looking after vegetables and plants!
This programme will offer opportunities to develop work skills, learn about taking care of plants and vegetables, use gardening equipment, garden safety, team building and working with others.
5 carer support days + $100 deposit
LIFE SKILLS
Learning Module- Fit for Life!
Wednesdays, 5th August – 23rd September - 8 weeks, 9am – 2pm each week
The Learning module is an extension of our regular Life Skills programme and will offer topic-specific learning. Each module will have a different learning focus and will run one day per week throughout the term.
This terms learning module is “Cooking 101 - from Planning to Plate” and will cover an array of practical cooking skills. The course will be based out of our kitchen space located at the Recreate office. Please note: we require a minimum of 3 participants to offer this module.
4 carer support days + $80 deposit (8 sessions at Recreate)