Nelson City Council

Cool activities in the hot summer

The Way2Go Youth Activator programme features experienced professionals giving youth aged 13 – 18 a chance to try out one or more of six activities:

• basketball
• mountain biking
• hip hop dance/aerobics
• rock climbing
• weight training
• team sports

Programme schedule

The programme takes place over three weeks from 4 January through to 25 January. The schedule repeats each week, with the same sessions and starting times.

Activity details

touch/ Ki-o-Rahi/ soccer

Victory Square
Monday 4, 11 and 18 January
Cost: Free

Sessions are designed to get you involved in some fun team sports. Play soccer and touch, and try out the traditional Maori sport Ki-o-Rahi, a great combination of ball skills, running and dodging. No booking required, just turn up on the day and enjoy yourself.

Session time

1-4PM

Basketball

Jack Robbins Stadium
Tuesday 5, 12 and 19 January
Cost: $5 per session

Learn some Basketball tricks and skills with professional basketball players from the Nelson Giants and then have a go at using them in a game. Numbers are limited to 12 people per 1 hour session so get in quick!

Session times

• Males 13-15 years old 1-2PM
• Males 16-18 years old 2-3PM
• Females 13-15 years old 3-4PM
• Females 16-19 years old 4-5PM

Rock climbing

Vertical Limits
Wednesdays 6, 13 and 20 January
Cost: $5 per session

Come down to the climbing walls and learn how to climb.  After a brief introduction and safety check, Dean and the team at Vertical Limits will send you on your way. Challenge yourself to climb a section, come back next week and try an even trickier one! You are welcome to stay on longer than the session time and spend time exploring by yourself. Numbers are limited to 15 per 1 hour session.

Session times

• Females 1-2PM
• Males 2-3PM

HipHop/ Aerobics

The New Hub
Thursday 7, 14 and 21 January
Cost: $2 for the 2 hour session

• HipHop 2-3PM
• Aerobics 3-4PM
• All welcome
• Book at the New Hub

Weight training

NMIT gym
Friday 8, 15 and 22 January
Cost: $5 per session

Run by trained fitness consultants, these sessions will help you find out what kind of weight training works for you, and how to do it safely. Sessions will use a combination of free weights and body weight training. Numbers are limited to 10 per 1 hour session.

Session times

• Males 13-15 years old 12-1PM
• Males 16-18 years old 1-2PM
• Females 13-15 years old 2-3PM
• Females 16-19 years old 3-4PM

Mountain Biking

Meet at the Church Steps
Saturday 9, 16 and 23 January
Cost: $5 per session.

Join Dave of Biking Nelson for a bike trip that explores some of Nelson’s best tracks and trails. Dave will offer expert advice on riding technique, and guide you through some awesome tracks. Bring your own bike and helmet. Please ensure that your bike is in good working condition. Limit is 20 per 2 hour session.

Session times

• Males 10AM-12noon
• Females 1PM-3PM

Register

Youth can sign up for as many sessions as they like subject to space availability. Places are limited and must be booked in advance; the programme is unable to offer a drop in service.

There are sessions just for males and females, and sessions for different age groups.

The process is to register first, and then you will receive confirmation that you have secured a space. In your confirmation you'll be notified of the final charge and how you can pay online.

Register your interest by filling out the online form.

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Contact

For more information, contact Matt Shipman at Nelson City Council, +64 3 546 0200.