CAMDEN YOUT H WEEK IT STARTS WITH US 10-19 APRIL 2015
EVERY DAY DURING YOUT H WEEK FREE TRANSPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Are you aged 11 to 25 years and need to get out and about during Youth Week? Pick up a free one-way bus voucher to use on any local bus service in the Camden-Macarthur region. To be eligible, young people must show proof of residence in the Camden Local Government Area. Where: Tickets available from Camden and Narellan Libraries, Camden Community Connections and Oran Park Town Sales and Information Centre F RIDAY 10 APRIL PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS Come along and learn new strategies to improve performance. Learn how to map out employment options, set goals, increase self-esteem and transform your limitation into success. Featuring a local guest speaker who will share his journey in life and his extensive writing career for some of Australia s largest TV series. Where: Red Gum Room at Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 10am 1pm Contact: Edward from Life Consultancy Services on 0481 335 527 TINKERKLASS WITH THREEFARM: 3D PRINTING WORKSHOP Ever wondered what innovative, creative things you could make with a 3D printer? Join a team of expert thinkers/designers/ makers from ThreeFarm. Be challenged to design and make signage for the library s digital venues. Using CAD software, learn more about 3D technologies. Design, create and make ethical, sustainable projects. Where: The Space Digital Studios, Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 11am 2pm (BYO lunch - snacks and drinks provided) Bookings: www.library.camden.nsw.gov.au/bookings Contact: Kim from Camden Library Service on 4645 5039
GET JUMPIN @ JUMPZONE WITH CYC! Camden Youth Council will host an evening of fun at JumpZone Revolution as part of local Youth Week celebrations. There will be three free sessions available for you to jump about: 5pm 6pm, 6pm 7pm and 7pm 8pm with limited places available for each session. Complete the JumpZone waiver form found on Camden Council s website and email it to youth@camden.nsw.gov.au to secure your spot. Where: JumpZone Revolution, 39 Rodeo Road, Gregory Hills Time: 5pm 8pm CAMDEN BLUES AFL OPEN NIGHT Come along and try AFL with the Camden Blues. The night will include free clinics conducted by AFL coaches, sausage sizzle, inflatables and heaps of giveaways. Where: Fairfax Reserve, Sir Warwick Fairfax Drive, Harrington Park Time: 6pm 8pm Contact: Ben from AFL NSW/ACT on 0407 433 398 SAT URDAY 11 APRIL STUDIO SKILLS & DIGITAL DESIGNS: STUDIO RECORDING FOR BEGINNERS (DAY 1) Want to learn about studio recording from a fab young muso/audio engineer? Come along to experience the fantastic resources in the Record & Mix venue at The Space Digital Studios, Narellan Library. Learn the basics of music recording techniques including setting up and using microphones, editing in GarageBand, setting up and using midi devices. Learn how to make and edit your own tracks using loops. Then go on to learn the basics of electronic instrument design, how to turn video game controllers into synthesizers and sample players. No previous experience required. BYO USB. Where: The Space Digital Studios, Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Street, Narellan Time: 10am 1pm (snacks and drinks provided) Bookings: www.library.camden.nsw.gov.au/bookings Contact: Kim from Camden Library Services on 4645 5039
SUNDAY 12 APRIL MIND OVER MATTER: BUILD RESILIENCE If you want to learn how to keep your mind on track, this workshop is for you. Come along and learn how to develop your wellbeing, build resilience and develop coping strategies for those icky situations. Learn how to stay healthy and build a positive mindset. Refreshments provided. Where: Nott Oval, Richardson Road, Narellan Time: 11am 2pm Contact: Hector from Life Beyond Barriers on 0481 354 527 MONDAY 13 APRIL CAMDEN SHORTS: WRITING FOR SHORT PERFORMANCE Come along to the first ever Camden Shorts Youth Week Skills Workshop. Bring your ideas and stories and learn how to develop short narratives for live performances. Refreshments provided. Where: Ironbark Room, Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 10am 4pm Bookings: www.stickytickets.com.au/23097 Contact: Cheryle from Camden Council on 4645 5129 JOB PREP WORKSHOP Do you want to learn how you can get that job? Come along and learn how to set career goals, design a cover letter, develop a resume and participate in mock interviews. Refreshments provided. Where: Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 11am 3pm Contact: Teearn from Camden Community Connections on 4647 1283 T UESDAY 14 APRIL PIZZA PLANTS Come along for a free delicious adventure and roam through the Centre s vegetable garden tasting yummy fresh herbs. Learn all about seedlings, planting out and taking care of your herbs then cook up a storm making a munchalicious mini pizza using fresh herbs. Where: Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living, 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan Time: 10.30am 12.30pm Bookings: Phone 4647 9828 or email info@mcsl.org.au Contact: Helen from Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living on 4647 9828
CYBER SAFETY + ANTI-BULLYING SESSION Come along and participate in an interactive information session about being safe online. Learn strategies on how to deal with online bullying and learn how to be aware online. Refreshments provided. Where: Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 12pm 2pm Contact: Teearn from Camden Community Connections on 4647 1283 IT STARTS WITH US: YOUTHRIVE LEADERSHIP FORUM Be inspired, empowered and dream BIG! This is the place to put your goals into perspective, focus on yourself and be the leader you want to be. This regional Macarthur Youth Week event will also include guest speakers, presenters and light refreshments. Where: Campbelltown Arts Centre, 1 Art Gallery Road, Campbelltown Time: 12pm 4pm WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL CAMDEN SHORTS: WRITING FOR SHORT PERFORMANCE Come along to the first ever Camden Shorts Youth Week Skills Workshop. Bring your ideas and stories and learn how to develop short narratives for live performances. Refreshments provided. Where: Ironbark Room, Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 10am 4pm Bookings: www.stickytickets.com.au/23101 Contact: Cheryle from Camden Council on 4645 5129 CELEBRATE WITH US: YOUTH WEEK MOCKTAIL PARTY If you re aged 14 18 years, come along and have fun celebrating safely with a mocktail party. With a focus on safe and responsible partying, learn how to make your own healthy mocktails and have fun! Where: Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living, 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan Time: 5.30pm 7.30pm Bookings: Phone 4647 1283 Contact: Teearn from Camden Community Connections on 4647 1283
T HURSDAY 16 APRIL ACTIVE8 @ ORAN PARK Come down with your skateboard, bike or scooter and learn new tricks from the experts at Big Air School. There will be mini comps and prizes up for grabs as well as demonstrations by the pro s. Don t worry if you don t have your own equipment as it s all provided. Please wear closed shoes and if you re under 18 years old, a waiver form needs to be completed. Where: Oran Park Town Sales and Information Centre Car Park, Oran Park Drive, Oran Park Time: 11am 3pm Contact: Josephine from Oran Park Town on 0400 743 779 THURSDAY NIGHT YOUTH OUT-REACH Come and celebrate Youth Week at Out-Reach. Free outdoor activities for young people including sports, music and more. Meet local youth workers whilst enjoying free food. Lots of competitions with prizes to be won. Where: Narellan Library Forecourt Area, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 4.30pm 6.30pm Contact: Teearn from Camden Community Connections on 4647 1283 $5 MOVIE NIGHT: MALL COP 2 Come and celebrate Youth Week with the Camden Youth Council crew. For only $5 you can sit back and have a laugh with Mall Cop 2 at United Cinemas. Your ticket also includes a free popcorn/drink combo deal. Visit Narellan Library to pre-pay for your ticket from Monday 30 March and secure your spot. No tickets will be available at the door. Where: United Cinemas, Narellan Town Centre, Elyard Street, Narellan Time: 6.30pm Cost: $5 per ticket F RIDAY 17 APRIL CYBERSAFE CyberSAFE is an interactive animation workshop that seeks to prevent cyberbullying from occurring to young people in the Camden area. The workshop promotes safety for young people when using technology and increases positive coping strategies. Come along and learn about cyber safety and design a flyer or short animation clip that will become part of a broader anti-cyberbullying campaign in the Camden area. Where: The Space Digital Studios, Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan Time: 10am 2pm Contact: Amanda from Youth Solutions on 4628 2319
SAT URDAY 18 APRIL STREETWISE SKATEBOARDING CLINIC With the help of Skateboarding Australia, Camden Council is hosting a free professional skateboarding clinic. This event will give you the chance to try skateboarding and develop skills with accredited skateboard coaches. Free use of skateboard decks and protective gear. No bookings required, just turn up! Where: Kirkham Skate Park, off Hilder Street, Elderslie Time: 10am 12pm STUDIO SKILLS & DIGITAL DESIGNS: STUDIO RECORDING FOR BEGINNERS (DAY 2) Following on from the previous session, learn the basics of music recording techniques including setting up and using microphones, editing in GarageBand, setting up and using midi devices. Learn how to make and edit your own tracks using loops. Then go on to learn the basics of electronic instrument design, how to turn video game controllers into synthesizers and sample players. No previous experience required. BYO USB. Where: The Space Digital Studios, Narellan Library. Corner Queen and Elyard Street, Narellan Time: 10am 1pm (snacks and drinks provided) Bookings: www.library.camden.nsw.gov.au/bookings Contact: Kim from Camden Library Service on 4645 5039 ROCKWAVE YOUTH FESTIVAL Get your dance on at this year s Rockwave Youth Festival an under 18 s music festival showcasing the latest Australian dance music, awesome lighting effects and fantastic local performers. Featuring headliners NATNOIZ and THE ONLY as well as free prizes and giveaways. Where: Camden Civic Centre. Oxley Street, Camden Time: 4pm 11pm Cost: $20 Bookings: 46455 8681 or purchase your ticket from the Camden Civic Centre Office Contact: Philippa from Camden Civic Centre on 4655 8681 SUNDAY 19 APRIL INTRODUCTION TO BAREFOOT LAWN BOWLS Come along and have fun in a series of barefoot lawn bowls with your friends. Learn all the drills, participate in skills tests and games with the experts. All equipment will be provided. Free BBQ and refreshments also provided. Where: Camden Sports Club, 22 Cawdor Road, Camden Time: 1pm 4pm Contact: Alexander from Camden Bowling Club on 4658 1520 or 0409 306 256
IT START S WIT H US! /camdenyouthcouncil @camden_youthcouncil #camdenyouthweek2015 www.camden.nsw.gov.au For more information about Youth Week in Camden please contact Camden Council s Youth Services on 4645 5021. Camden Youth Week activities are coordinated by Camden Council in partnership with local youth services and organisations.