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CHRISTCHURCH
JUNIOR AND YOUTH / 10-25 YEARS

July Holiday Programme
Starting and finishing from Halswell Community Hub:
381 Halswell Road
Halswell
9.00am – 4.30pm each day
Monday 11th July – Farm Park and Sensory Room
An action-packed day: we’ll visit the animals on the farm in the
morning, before making a splash at Pioneer Pool in the afternoon and finish the day with a special visit to Southern Centre’s sensory room!
Tuesday 12th July – Christchurch Tram
Ride on the old-fashioned tram and see all the sights around town! Hop on and listen to the guided tour, hop off to check out the attractions, and then hop right back on board!
1 carer support day + $20 deposit

Swim and Subs
Sunday 31st July
11.30am – 3.30pm
Join us for a tasty lunch at Subway, before racing down the slides and relaxing in the spa at Taiora pool!
½ carer support day + $25 deposit

Trampolines and Treats
Saturday 27th August
9am-1pm
We will be heading to bounce out some energy at a trampoline park, and then go for a tasty treat afterwards!
½ carer support day + $25 deposit
YOUTH / 15-25 YEARS

July Holiday Programme
Starting and finishing from Halswell Community Hub:
381 Halswell Road
Halswell
9.00am – 4.30pm each day
Wednesday 13th July – Box Office and Bowling
Check out the latest release in our own private theatre at Hoyts EntX. In the afternoon let out your competitive side and challenge your friends to a bowling match!
Thursday 14th July – Masterchef and Movie
Can you make the perfect pizza or bake the best bikkies? Cook your own delicious lunch today and then relax with a film in our DIY cosy Hub cinema.
Friday 15th July – Antarctic Day*
Spend the day at the International Antarctic Centre, with our very own helper to answer all our Antarctic Questions! See the dogs, the storm room, the penguins and much more.
1 carer support day + $20 deposit
*Friday 15th July has a $40 deposit
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
15-35 YEARS
Dunedin 4-Day Getaway

Monday 11th July – Thursday 14th July
We’re headed south! We are going to explore Dunedin this time, including some great local spots, possibly visit the university, and maybe even stop at
the lovely butterfly garden!
4 carer support days + $200 deposit

GIRLS CLUB
Girls Night In
Saturday 30th July, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Oh, what a night we have planned! You will leave Girls Night In looking beautiful with handmade jewellery, licking your lips from all the tasty food and with a big smile on your face from all the fun you had.
½ carer support day + $20 deposit
Blue Skies Youth Camp

Tuesday 19th – Friday 22nd July
We’re headed to Blue Skies Centre in Kaiapoi for our July Youth Camp. We are in for a few adventurous days and have some awesome activities planned for you. These include, abseiling, climbing, bubble soccer and of course the talent show. We can’t wait to see you there!
4 carer support days + $180 deposit

Wainui Short Break
5th - 7th August
We’re headed just over the hill to the Banks Peninsula. We will spend a weekend exploring the Wainui area and enjoying each other’s company.
3 carer support days + $150 deposit
Lads Club Ice Hockey Game

LADS CLUB
Sunday 7th August
Do you like sports? If your answer is yes, you should come to this very special Urban event. We are going to support our Ice Hockey team the Canterbury Red Devil’s vs Dunedin Thunder. Let`s
go Red Devil’s!
½ carer support days + $35 deposit
Little River Short Break

19th - 21st August
Little River is a charming, nice spot around the Banks Peninsula, the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature with friends. Come and take part in this Short Break, the perfect trip to recharge, chill out, see some farm animals and enjoy good food.
3 carer support days + $150 deposit
Snow Sports Adventure!

Tuesday 30th August – Friday 2nd
September
Let’s hit the slopes! We’re heading to Mount
Hutt for 2 days of skiing or snowboarding.
If you’re beginner or experienced, come
and join the fun! We’ll have a lesson with
Adaptive Snowsports, stay in a cosy house,
and enjoy this annual snow sport adventure.
4 carer support days + $250 deposit

Lake Ellesmere Short
Break
23rd – 25th September
Escape the city with a refreshing weekend
away! Staying at the truly magical Lakeside Magic cottage, we’ll kick up our feet by the toasty fireplace and enjoy the peace this beautiful place has to offer.
3 carer support days + $150 deposit

Waikuku Short Break
12th – 14th August
We’re heading just north of the city for this fun and relaxing short break. There will be plenty of beach walks, tasty food and maybe even a café treat.
3 carer support days + $150 deposit

Movies and Mocktails
Saturday 27th August
2.30pm-6.30pm
We will head into town to see one of the latest films before making our way to a restaurant for a mocktail
together.
½ carer support day + $20 deposit

Lake Coleridge Getaway
9th – 11th September
Join us for a trip into the beautiful
Canterbury High Country. We will explore
some scenic walks in the area, eat plenty of good food, and relax with our friends.
3 carer support days + $150 deposit
Back To Hanmer!

16th – 18th September
Hammer Springs is one of the highlights
in the Canterbury region. It has beautiful
views, a lot of nature and the well-known
hot pools. So, if you have not been at Hammer before or you would like to go again, this trip is for you!
3 carer support days + $150 deposit

Pizza and Movie Night
Saturday 1st October
5 – 9pm
Join us for a night of entertainment at the
Halswell Hub. We will start the evening with
some team games, followed by a delicious dinner, finishing with a crowd favourite movie on the projector.
½ carer support day + $15 deposit
Mid Week Opportunities
15-35 YEARS
Moxie
MOXIE stands for Meaningful
Opportunities X’ing Into Employment.
MOXIE is a series of projects that provide meaningful work experience for participants. In Christchurch, this now includes the Vege Plot – development and ongoing maintenance of a market garden. We also have a group who explore employment in the Careers Club.
MOXIE is part of Recreate’s strategy to develop further mid-week, meaningful, skill-based opportunities for Recreate’s young people.
If you wish to express interest in these programmes or want more info, please contact Sally at sally@recreate.org.nz

Life Skills Module
Cooking Round the World
Tuesdays, 2nd August – 20th September
8-week course (9am-1pm)
Cooking Around the World is fun cooking class that focuses on
learning about cuisines from many different countries. We will be
testing some of recipes from these countries out each week!
*Please note: we require a minimum of 4 participants to run this
programme.
Total course: 4 carer support days + $120 deposit
Each day: ½ carer support + $15 per day

MOXIE – Halswell Vege Plot
Tuesdays, 2nd August – 27th September
9-week course (10am – 3pm)
MOXIE days are awesome! These days out at our vege plot
combine learning how to manage a market garden, teamwork and
developing new skills which will help when it comes to looking for
work.
Please note: we require a minimum of 4 participants to run this
programme.
4.5 carer support days + $135 deposit
Each day: ½ carer support + $15 per day
Life Skills Module
Farm to Plate
Thursdays, 4th August – 22nd September
8-week course (9am-1pm)
The Farm to Plate Module teaches us how we turn the produce
we grow into food we eat. In this module we will teach basic
kitchen skills along with teaching creative ways for us to use
excess produce we grow.
*Please note: we require a minimum of 4 participants to run this
programme.
4 carer support days + $120 deposit
Each day: ½ carer support + $15 per day

Life Skills Module
Recreate On The Move
Wednesdays, 3rd August – 21st September
8-week course (9am – 4pm)
Recreate is getting active! This will be an all-day course, where we
give a new activity a go every week, to find a way that you
love to move! Walking, swimming, biking and more,
come and get on the move with us.
Total course: 8 carer support days + $160 deposit
Each day: 1 carer support + $20 deposit per day

MOTHERS RETREAT
National Mothers Retreat

16th - 18th September
Mothers! It is your turn to take a break, enjoy the stunning views, food, and activities that our Mothers Retreat Weekend has to offer. Join us in Auckland to spend the weekend away meeting other mums, rejuvenating, relaxing and pampering yourself!
2 ½ carer support days + $150 deposit
Please note: flights or other transport to and from Auckland is to be covered by attendees