“It starts with us’’ is the theme for this year’s National Youth Week, which starts on April 8.
Here in Macarthur there are stacks of events and activities as part of youth week, which ends on April 17.
Campbelltown City Council has created an exciting program of free events – from music and entertainment to fashion and fitness – to celebrate the city’s youth and their contributions to the community.
Youth Week is the largest annual youth participation event in Australia, celebrating young people aged 12 to 25 years of age.
This year, Youth Week in Campbelltown has partnered with Macarthur Square and TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute (SWSi) to present “Like No Other’’, a free fashion workshop series during April 11-15.
The series will focus on fashion, beauty, floristry and styling.
Youth Week Campbelltown is also working with Eagle Vale High School and Thomas Reddall High School to showcase local live music at a free Youth Week All Ages Gig.
It will be at Eagle Vale High School on April 15 from 6pm to 9.30pm.
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr Paul Hawker, said council was proud to support Youth Week and celebrate the achievements of the city’s youth.
“Youth Week gives young people the opportunity to be part of national event while connecting with their local community,” Cr Hawker said
“Council has facilitated events across sports, arts and culture, highlighting a range of interests, skills and issues concerning young people.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Youth Week is a chance for young people to express their ideas and views, and act on the issues that affect their lives,” Cr Hawker said.[/social_quote]
One of the highlights of this year’s program includes the launch of the free booklet and electronic resource “30 things for young people to do in Macarthur under $15’’ at the Bowden Centre, Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan this Friday, April 8, from 2pm to 4pm.
Other events include a specially designed gaming theatre, together with the latest console games, which is sure to entice gamers to HJ Daley Library on Friday, April 15, from 2pm to 4.30pm, and a skate, scooter and BMX showcase at St Helens Park Skate Park on Saturday, April 16 from 3.30 to 5.30pm.
Police-Citizen Youth Club Campbelltown will present a series of free fitness sessions, including military inspired boot camps and Box Fit, a non-combat exercise class, on April 8, 9 and 11, and also April 15 to 16 at various locations around Campbelltown.
Campbelltown City Council will host a free Beach Safety Workshop on Wednesday, April 13.
Participants must call 4645 4816 to secure a place and are asked to meet at South West Multicultural Community Centre, Minto from 7.30am to 8.30am for breakfast, before catching a bus to Port Kembla Beach, where lifeguards will present tips and tricks for staying safe in the water.
For more details, download the full Youth Week program by visiting the website here, or follow all of the latest Youth Week news on Facebook here.
