Last year’s Campbelltown City Youth Week program took out top honours at the 2016 Local Government Week Awards.
It was named best local program and received the Youth Week Award.
The Campbelltown program was singled out for the level of youth participation in the planning and attendance at activities, its capacity to showcase the skills and talent of local young people, and for activities which highlighted the positive contribution young people make to the community.
The 2017 National Youth Week will kick off on March 31 and this year’s Campbelltown City Council’s program of activities promises to be as good if not better than last year.
And no wonder, just look at some of the activities scheduled, from movies and entertainment to a skate, scooter and BMX showcase and art.
All of the activities have been developed in partnership with Campbelltown businesses, high schools, youth services and young people.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, is calling on young people to attend the wealth of activities on offer this year.
“Youth Week is a great way to recognise and to celebrate the contribution and successes of Campbelltown’s younger community,” he said.
“This year, council is pleased to be able to facilitate another excellent program of activities, providing information and support, and showcasing the artistic and musical talents of our younger residents, who make up almost a quarter of Campbelltown’s population.”
Campbelltown’s Youth Week events include:
Thomas Reddall High School’s Dream Big for Success, a free information session for parents and young people on the benefits of going to school and planning for a successful future, on Friday, March 31 from 9.30am to 2pm. Details: Karen on 4625 4404.
Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative’s free #saynotobullying. Learn self-defence moves and share your experience online using #saynotobullying, at Airds Bradbury Central, on Monday, April 3 from 3.15pm to 6pm. Details: MDSI on 4627 1188.
Campbelltown Youth Network and Youth Entertainment Reference Group’s series of free activities and live acoustic performances, at Kellicar Lane, Macarthur Square. Macarthur Square will also hold an outdoor cinema showing a classic family film. The event is on Friday, April 7 from 5pm to 9pm. Activities are free; outdoor cinema – $10 adults, $5 children or $30 lounge. Pre-purchase movie tickets by visiting the Macarthur Square website here. Details: Dave on 4645 4816.
Hi, My Name’s Sayed, the premiere of a short film made by young people about the struggles of an Afghan boy, and how he manages to overcome these challenges. The free event will be held at Sarah Redfern High School on Friday, April 7 from 7pm to 7.30pm. Details: Barakat on 0469 095 749.
A movie special effects make-up class at HJ Daley Library, Campbelltown on Saturday, April 8 from 11am to 1pm. The free class will show participants the behind-the scenes magic of special effects make-up and demonstrate these effects on lucky participants. Details: HJ Daley Library on 4645 4444 (bookings essential).
Campbelltown Arts Centre’s free skateboard painting and street art workshop, at Macquarie Fields Skate Park. Bring along your skateboard, create your own artwork and learn how to transfer your designs onto skateboards through the art of stencilling, with local artists, on Saturday, April 8 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Details: Timothy on 4645 4632 (bookings essential).
Free all ages gig where you can check out performances by Campbelltown’s local artists, at Eagle Vale High School on Saturday, April 8 from 6pm to 10pm. Doors open at 5.30pm. Details: Dave on 4645 4816.
For more details, download the full Youth Week program online here.
