Summer is now officially finished - although I am not sure if it actually arrived?

Autumn, however, is sure to bring the 'goods' with the perfect weather for our upcoming adventures. March in particular will be keeping us extremely busy with some very exciting Youth Development Programmes (YDP) beginning in the second half of March. Beginning with our 'Get Your Music On' YDP, that booked out within 3 days, and our 'Brew Like a Barista' YDP also booking out but within an incredible 18 hours!

We love bringing engaging and interactive programmes to our youth and both of these YDPs have been developed based on the 'voice of our youth' - what does this mean? It means that Cromwell Youth Trust actively seek out what interests our local youth through daily engagement and conversations, surveys, current trends etc which enables us to develop and implement programmes that our youth want to do.

To have had both programmes, as well as past programmes fill up quickly, helps to confirm that we are on the right path to continue supporting our youth through positive youth engagement.

If you have considered ways in which you can be involved to support Cromwell Youth Trust and our local youth but don't feel you know how - please consider clicking the link above and donate to our Give-a-Little account. Even the smallest donation goes so far in supporting our future.

This month we will also be very busy with continuing to operate The Hangout Youth Centre, that is still continuing to climb with numbers each day - on Friday 21st February we hit the incredible number of 40 youth! who attended The Hangout. Our daily average is currently 29 youth.

This was amazing and we would love to hear from you if you're interested in volunteering with us to support our Youth Workers.

Please contact rhys@cromwellyouthtrust.co.nz if you are interested.

Please enjoy the rest of our newsletter and see what else is coming up and what our youth have been enjoying this month - because it is all go!

Yes, you're correct - the next holidays start in April but we want to give you time to begin planning adventures for your child and we will be opening spots for our Autumn Holiday Programme in the coming weeks!

Keep an eye out on your emails to hear first and to have the best opportunity to secure a spot for your child. Because we are sure this will sell out quickly!

Both of the above Youth Development Programmes are currently Fully Booked but if you are still interested please click, on your preferred programme above, and join our waitlist.

Cromwell Youth Trust are proud to be supporting the upcoming Relay for Life happening here in Cromwell. On Saturday 21st March from 12pm until 8pm we will be 'bringing' The Hangout Youth Centre to this special event. This will be a space specifically for youth and will be a great way to spend time with friends, so if you are taking part or if you are just coming by to check out whats happening then come and find us!