Kahu Youth Trust

WHAT IS KAHU YOUTH
Kahu Youth is a registered Charitable Trust formed in July 2003, and is managed by a trust board of 6 Trustees who meet monthly. It was developed after the community recognized a need for youth voice, along with youth based activities and events within the Wanaka Community. Kahu Youth Trust now has two Youth Workers operating 35 hours a week both in and out of ‘The Crib’ our youth club situated beneath Cinema Paradiso on Ardmore Street. They are dedicated to working with young people aged between 11-24 years old. ADVENTURE CLUBS Girls Adventure Clubs: Ages 11 – 18 years old Meet Wednesday’s for two hours after school to participate in indoor/outdoor adventure based activities, these activities are created for building self confidence and working as a team. Boys Adventure Club: Ages 11 – 18 years old Meet every Friday for two hours after school to participate in activities with the same objectives in mind as Girls Club. Both Boys and Girls Adventure Clubs are renewed each term to allow those waiting a chance to join the Clubs. There is a small activities fee each term and a koha towards food costs each week. These groups are coordinated by the Youth Worker with volunteers.

HOURS OPENED:

Monday Closed

Tuesday 11.00 am – 5.30pm (WYCM - Wanaka Young Change Makers 3.30-5.00pm)

Wednesday 11.00 am – 5.30pm (Girls Club 3.30-6.00pm - out of office)

Thursday 11.00am - 5.30pm

Friday 11.00am – 10.00pm (Boys Club 3.30-6.00pm - out of office, Drop in 6.00 – 10.00pm)

Saturday 3.00pm – 10.00pm (Drop in)

WHAT DOES THE YOUTH WORKER DO?
The Kahu Youth Worker liaises with the local community organizations that are also available to assist with Youth Issues, such as:

• The Wanaka Police
• Child Youth and Family
• Mount Aspiring College
• Wanaka Primary School
• Mount Aspiring Counselor
• Drug and Alcohol Counselor
• Other Regional Youth workers
• Parents and Families of Youth in the Community
• Bi-monthly Interagency Meetings

PROJECTS

• Kahu youth organizes and runs the parade, cardboard boat race and other activities during Wanakafest, allowing the youth a big say in this well known local event
• The ‘Little day out’. An annual event as part of the Summerdaze festival, encouraging all members of the community and celebrate all things youthful. Local businesses and activity centres come out in force in support, offering a huge range of activities for all ages.
• We offer advice and support to any forward thinking young person who wishes to put on their own youth focussed event.
• An Annual Youth Expo with a different theme each year
• Matariki. Kahu Youth initiated an annual celebration of Matariki. This is a free community driven event which marks the Maori New Year. The celebration includes a hangi, bonfire, workshops, storytelling, live music and kapa haka by the local youths.
• There are a number of one off events and activities run by the youth workers throughout the year. Contact us to find out what’s going on right now!
• Bluemoon is a collective of young people who promote fun, free events for young people without the use of alcohol or drugs. Kahu Youth facilitates the organisation of the events and offers continuous support to the committee throughout the year.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
The Youth Workers run extensive holiday programs each school holiday based at ‘The Crib’ beneath Cinema Paradiso. Contact us if you want to find out what we’re doing next holiday!

CONTACT THE KAHU YOUTH WORKERS
Richard Elvey & Angie Griffiths
PO Box 714
Wanaka
Tel/fax: 03 443 5880
Cell: 027 570 9268 or 022 694 7334
Email: kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz
Facebook: Kahuyouth Wanaka

Or pop into our youth club and office, underneath Cinema Paradiso on the corner of Ardmore Street and Stratford terrace.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE (03) 443 5880 or O27 570 9268