Youth Centre Holiday Program

Cockburn Youth Centre's Holiday Program is packed with social, recreational and educational programs for young people aged 10-17.

Our April 2021 Holiday Program is out now. See the table and brochure below for more details. For programs with a cost, bookings can be made in person at the Youth Centre, by email or by calling 9411 3888.

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Date	Program	Time	Cost
Monday 5 April	Public Holiday
Tuesday 6 April	Mosaics   Join us to create your own mosaic frame or tile to take home! We will create pieces using a range of pre-cut coloured tiles and recycled wooden frames and boards. Please bring your imagination and patience, let's get creative!	10am-12pm	$5
Tuesday 6 April	Bike Hike  Remember to BYO appropriate shoes, water bottle, helmet and bike. No bike? no problem! Just make sure you book to know you want to borrow one. Bookings essential	1-3pm	FREE
Wednesday 7 April	Starfinder RPG   Take to the skies aboard your own starship in this action space tabletop RPG. A group of smugglers have to escort a shipment of adorable beagle puppies under the watchful eyes of the Stewards. (Level 5)	10am-5pm	$10
Wednesday 7 April	Circus Workshop   Diabolo, spinning plates and juggling. Oh my! Join Morgan as he teaches you the tricks of the circus trade.	12.30-3pm	$5
Thursday 8 April	Polymer Clay Beads   Today is all about polymer clay! A vibrantly coloured oven bake-able clay perfect for making beads and, if you like... your own earrings or bracelet to keep or give as a gift.	10am-12pm	$5
Thursday 8 April	Pathfinder RPG   A mystery illness has gripped the Brightwoods and a strange structure has emerged surrounded by the undead. Play a group of heroes as explore the Tomb of Eldraak the Eternal. (Level 8)	10am-5pm	$10
Thursday 8 April	Young Womens Boxing   Using non-combat, technical skills of boxing, we work with the participants to increase their strength, fitness, agility.	1-2pm	FREE
Friday 9 April	Mario Kart 8 Tournament   Race away with GREAT prizes with our competitive Mario Kart competition! Compete with friends across all the favourite tracks of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. Open to all skill levels in a Round Robin format!	11am-3pm	$5
Friday 9 April	Game Vault   A huge selection of the most popular multi-player games in a climate-controlled truck with massive LED screens, Turtle Beach headsets and Bluetooth speakers.	12-4pm	$5
Saturday 10 April	Tabletop Guild   Dice! Cards! Meeples! What more can you ask for? Games such as Ultimate Werewolf, Rising Sun, Dead of Winter and many more are going to be played!	12-4pm	FREE
Monday 12 April	Keys 4 Life Keys 4 Life is a pre-driver program, preparing you for your learner’s. This is Session 1 of a two session program. Must attend both sessions to complete. Bookings essential	9.30am-3.30pm	FREE
Monday 12 April	Wall hangings   Join us today to make your own wall hanging to take home! From rope rainbows, macrame feathers, shell mobiles to driftwood wall hangings. Come and try out different techniques and have fun experimenting with different textures.	10am-12pm	$5
Tuesday 13 April	Keys 4 Life Keys 4 Life is a pre-driver program, preparing you for your learner’s. This is Session 2 of a two session program. Must attend both sessions to complete. Bookings essential	9.30am-3.30pm	FREE
Tuesday 13 April	Bike Hike   Remember to BYO appropriate shoes, water bottle, helmet and bike. No bike? No problem! Just make sure you book to secure your bike.	1-3pm	FREE
Wednesday 14 April	Upcycled Frames   Today you will be creating your very own frame, big or small using recycled materials including paper, driftwood, shells and foliage. Perfect for displaying artwork and photos or to use as a selfie frame with friends!	10am-12pm	$5
Wednesday 14 April	D&D 5e   A group of heroes have come into possession of a rare and coveted dragon egg, and as a mission of diplomacy must deliver it to the Dragon Nations before the next full moon. (Level 5)	10am-5pm	$10
Wednesday 14 April	Bubble soccer and Archery  Challenge your friends to Bubble Soccer or try the latest in extreme game fun with Archery GoGo; it's like dodgeball but with bows and arrows (the bouncy kind, not the stabby kind).	1-3pm	$5
Thursday 15 April	Through the Breach RPG   Step into the world of Malifaux as a group of ill-fated travellers try to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of a number of Neverborn bodies from the Guild morgue.	10am-5pm	$10
Thursday 15 April	Young Womens Boxing   Using non-combat, technical skills of boxing, we work with the participants to increase their strength, fitness, agility.	1-2pm	FREE
Thursday 15 April	Storytelling and Film I Join Leila to learn how to tell stories and make short films at a beginner level over three days with a screening for completed works. BYO device or let us know in advance so we can lend you one of ours.	10am-1pm	FREE
Friday 16 April	Storytelling and Film II Join Leila to learn how to tell stories and make short films at a beginner level over three days with a screening for completed works. BYO device or let us know in advance so we can lend you one of ours.	10am-1pm	FREE
Friday 16 April	Smash Bros Tournament   Have a SMASHING time against your friends with our Smash Bros Competition. A new competition prize has appeared! Open to all skill levels in a Round Robin format!	11am-3pm	$5
Friday 16 April	Laser Corps   Players using our safe combat military simulation system fire a harmless infrared beam to try to eliminate opposing players.	12pm-3pm	$5
Saturday 17 April	Tabletop RPG   Dice! Cards! Meeples! What more can you ask for? Games such as Ultimate Werewolf, Rising Sun, Dead of Winter and many more are going to be played!	12pm-4pm	FREE
Saturday 17 April	Storytelling and Film III Finish your short films in time for your premiere! Invite your friends and family for the screening of the short films you have made over the last three days.	10am-1pm	FREE

 

Age and Programs

The Cockburn Youth Centre is open to young people aged 10–24 (the month they turn 10 but not earlier). 
Holiday programs, part from the Youth Diversity Inc. programs, are you 10–17 year olds. 

 

Memberships

Our Youth Centre memberships are free but are mandatory for anyone using the Centre. You can become a member by filling out a membership form in person at the Youth Centre or complete the below form.

Complete Youth Centre Membership Form

 

Program Bookings

For programs with a cost, bookings can be made in person at the Youth Centre or by calling 9411 3888.
Spaces may be limited and we recommend calling ahead and checking if spaces are available. If you are experiencing financial hardship, speak to a staff member and we can work something out for you. 

 

Personal Belongings and Food

During the school holidays we may provide lunch; however it is best to come prepared. We have a fridge and secure lockers for storing personal belongings. Each person must be responsible for their own belongings.

 

Hang Out

Our free program and hangout spaces are open to everyone. Equipment incudes basketballs, X-box, PlayStation, pool table, ping pong, books, slackline and Foozball.

 

Program rules

Please abide by the following rules and do not:

• Behave or speak in a racist or sexist manner
• Verbally abuse or threaten anyone
• Behave in a violent or aggressive way
• Carry any weapons at any time
• Deliberately damage any property
• Take any drugs, drink or smoke. Please note that anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to attend

You may be removed from the Youth Centre if you breach the rules. 
 

More Information

For more information about our programs and events, call the Cockburn Youth Centre on 08 9411 3888 or email us.

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