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CHRISTCHURCH
JUNIOR AND YOUTH / 10-25 YEARS
Holiday Programme
December and January ​
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9.00am – 4.30pm each day
Monday 14th December – Jellie Park Pools and Bowling
Join us for a morning enjoying the beginning of summer outside at the pools. Then we will head to bowling to see who can get the first strike!
Tuesday 15th December – Velocity Karts and Clip n’ Climb
What an exciting day! Start the day off with the thrilling Velocity Karts and human foosball, then get the muscles moving at Clip n’ Climb.
*$40 deposit due to high activity cost
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Monday 18th January - Pools and Mini Golf
Come and join us at the awesome Halswell pool to hang out and have a go on the hydro slide. Then we’ll head to Ferry mead for a few rounds of mini golf!
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Tuesday 19th January - Mega Air and Bowling
Bounce your heart out at Mega Air in the morning, then we will
head to the bowling alley for a few games in the afternoon
1 carer support day + $20 deposit
Clip n’ Climb and Beach!
Saturday 20th February
10.00am – 2.00pm
We’re going climbing! Enjoy an hour on the many climbing walls and then we will head to the beach for a visit.
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½ carer support day + $20 deposit
Surfing with Recreate
Saturday 27th February
9.00am – 1.30pm
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We’re going surfing at Sumner! We have got a two-hour lesson booked in with a local surf school, providing all the gear and instruction for us. Then, we will have lunch (bring your own) and relax on the beach before heading back to the office.
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½ carer support day + $40 deposit
YOUTH / 15-25 YEARS
Holiday Programme
December
Wednesday 16th December – Orana Wildlife Park
Today we will be having a relaxing day with the animals! We will try to
catch some feeding times as well.
Thursday 17th December – Airforce Museum and Mega Air
Enjoy some interactive activities run especially for us by the staff to learn more about the NZ Airforce! Then we will bounce off some
energy at Mega Air.
Friday 18th December – Homemade Pizzas and Christmas Movie
Come learn how to make pizzas from scratch, and then we will end the week with a Christmas movie favourite on the projector while we
enjoy our delicious pizza.
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1 carer support day + $20 deposit
Port Levy Short Break
12th - 14th February
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This Short Break is for the Youth only, so if you are aged between 15 and 25, have a think about making a booking request for this summer Short Break. Port Levy has lots of relaxing sites and beautiful nature to explore. This weekend will be filled with exploration and relaxation with your friends.
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3 carer support days + $120 deposit
January Holiday Programme
Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd January
9.00am – 4.30pm
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Wednesday 20th January - Cat Café and Baking
Come along to see some cute kittys at the cat café, and bake some sweet treats in the afternoon.
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Thursday 21st January - Lyttleton Day Trip
Join us for an epic day out in Lyttleton, we will explore the town and harbour, treat ourselves to lunch out and spend the afternoon relaxing at Corsair bay.
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Friday 22nd January - Antarctic Centre and Hoyts
Come along for an exciting trip to the Antarctic centre, we will see the penguins and have a Hagglund ride. Then head to Hoyts for the latest flick.
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1 carer support day + $20 deposit
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
15-35 YEARS
​A Holly Jolly Christmas Party
Saturday 19th December
5.00pm-9.00pm
Join us in merry spirit as we spread the holiday cheer! It will be an epic night of Christmas festivities with all your Recreate friends! Bring one small present for Christmas present
exchange and bring empty stomachs as food and a beverage will be provided.
1/2 carer support day + $25 deposit
Peel Forest Youth Camp
12th - 15th January
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This summer’s Youth Camp will be adventurous! We will be white-water rafting, giving a high ropes course a go and orienteering along with other fun activities with your friends! Come join us for a great start to 2021.
4 carer support days + $170 Deposit (includes $20 transport fee)
Lake Ellesmere Midweek Short Break
Wednesday 17th – Friday 19th February
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Let’s try something different! Come for a midweek Short Break to Lake Ellesmere. We’ve got a lovely bach right on the lake front lined up, with lots of exploration to do with your friends!
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3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Burgers and Bowling
Saturday 20th February
4.00pm – 8.00pm
It’s a classic, but it is so popular! Come join us for a night of burgers and bowling with your friends.
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½ carer support day + $40 deposit
Dress up Disco with DJ Ramanui
Saturday 20th March
5.00 - 9.00pm
What an event! Dress up as your favourite movie character and come for an evening of fun! We will being having pizza and a boogie listening to the tunes of DJ Ramanui, a fellow Recreater.
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½ carer support day + $20 deposit
Moana Getaway
26th - 28th March
Join us for a relaxing weekend on the West Coast, staying in an epic bach beside the spectacular Lake Brunner. We will do some sight seeing up the coast and hang out at the lake.
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3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Hanmer Springs Getaway
9th-11th April
We’re headed back to an all-time favourite spot, Hanmer Springs. Of course, we will be visiting the famous hot pools, as well as having a relaxing weekend exploring the area.
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3 carer support days + $120 deposit
Motutapu National Camp
27th- 30th April
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Join us for our Recreate National Youth Camp of the year! It should be a fun week filled with lots of time to meet new Recreaters from other regions. We are keen to confirm this group from Christchurch early to save money on flights, so send in your booking request asap!
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4 carer support days + $150 deposit + flight cost
Camp and Kayak Adventure Weekend
5th - 7th March
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We’re headed to Banks Peninsula for some exploration. We will be doing a few hours of kayaking in from Akaroa and staying in a lovely nearby campground. Come for a weekend of excitement!
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3 carer support days + $180 deposit
Mid Week Opportunities
15-35 YEARS
Moxie
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MOXIE stands for Meaningful Opportunities X’ing Into Employment.
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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.
MOXIE is part of Recreate’s strategy to develop further mid-week, meaningful, skill-based opportunities for Recreate’s young people.
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If you wish to express interest in these programmes or want more info, please contact Sally at
MOXIE – Leeston Vege Plot
Tuesdays. 16th February – 13th April
9-week course (9:30-4pm)
MOXIE days are awesome! These days out in Leeston combine learning how to manage a market garden, teamwork and developing new skills which will help when it comes to looking for work.
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Please note: we require a minimum of 4 participants to run this programme.
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4.5 carer support days + $90 deposit
Farm to Plate Module
Thursdays. 18th February – 15th April
9-week course (9:30am – 3pm)
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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.
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Please note: we require a minimum of 4 participants to run this programme.
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4.5 carer support days + $90 deposit