Golden Plains Shire Council is supporting young people and communities across the Shire with opportunities for social connection and fun during the upcoming summer school holidays.
School Holiday Activities will be offered over two weeks during the upcoming summer break, with young people aged 12 to 18 years encouraged to attend. The free activities will cater to the diverse interests and needs of young people across the Shire, while focusing on the importance of connection and personal development.
The School Holiday Activities available in January are:
- Tuesday 18 January – Skate and Scoot Clinic at the Bannockburn Skate Park
- Wednesday 19 January – Challenge Laser Tag in Haddon
- Thursday 20 January – A trip to Village Cinemas Geelong to see Sing 2
- Friday 21 January – Movie day at the Bannockburn Youth Space
- Tuesday 25 January – Skate and Scoot Clinic at Smythesdale Skate Park
- Thursday 27 January – Xtreme Bounce Ballarat
- Friday 28 January - Adventure Park Geelong
Free transport to and from activities in Geelong and Ballarat will be provided, with pick up locations at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn and The Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
Council’s Bannockburn Youth Space at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn, will also be operational during the school holiday period, with young people aged 12 to 18 years welcome to drop in from 1 to 5pm on Mondays 17 and 24 January, 2022. The Youth Space will be supervised by Council’s Youth Development Staff and provide young people with a space to catch up and meet new people, while offering a range of activities, music and healthy food and drinks.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble encouraged local youth and families to take advantage of the activities available during the school holidays.
“The School Holiday Programs provide safe, inclusive spaces for young people from all across the Shire to connect and make new friends, while developing valuable skills. These activities are designed to appeal to the interests of the diverse cohort of young people in Golden Plains Shire.
“Alongside COVID-19 and mental health, social connection was identified in the Golden Plains Youth Survey as one of the top three issues facing young people in the Shire. Council is committed to providing opportunities for young people to access social connection and develop friendships in fun and accessible spaces and programs.”
Registration is required for all activities. To register, or find out more information, contact Council’s Youth Team at 5220 7111 or [email protected].