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At Kāhu Youth, we’re kicking off 2025 with a term full of fun, connection, and adventure! This term, we’re offering after-school clubs, drop-in sessions, and PULSE—our exciting fitness programme. Check out the details below, and click here for more info or to book!

After-school Clubs

Kahu’s after-school clubs are filled with great activities for youth 11years+. Clubs start this week, it's not too late to join! Click here to book and for more info.

Games Club 

Monday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost = $45.

Join Kāhu Youth’s Games Club every Monday at Paetara Aspiring Central.

Led by our resident gaming expert, Rayner, this club is your gateway to strategy, creativity, and fun. From board games to Dungeons & Dragons -and even computer gaming - there’s something for everyone.

Whether you're a pro or just starting out, come roll the dice, level up, and forge new friendships.

Putiputi Adventure Club

Wednesday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost = $150. Sorry, this club is now fully booked.

Hustle

Thursday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost = $85

Hustle is all about getting youth moving, encouraging physical activity and play. Activities lined up for term 1 include; beach day (swimming and beach sports), paddle boarding and kayaking, frisbee golf, cricket, pickleball, golf and jet boating!

Taika Adventure Club

Friday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost = $150. Sorry, this club is now fully booked.

Drop-In Sessions

Our free drop-in sessions are open to youth aged 11+. A safe space to hang out with friends and have fun.

 

Paetara Aspiring Central

Term 1 Drop-In Hours

Wednesday: 3:00pm - 5.30pm

Thursday: 3:00pm - 5.30pm

Friday: 3:00pm - 5.30pm

 

Lake Hāwea Community Centre

Term 1 Drop-In Hours

Tuesday: 3:45pm – 5:30pm

 

Transport Available to Lake Hāwea Community Centre

Hop aboard the Kāhu van every Tuesday after school from Paetara Aspiring Central (PAC) to our Hāwea Youth Centre, where exciting activities await you! Return transportation to PAC is provided, leaving Hāwea at 5:30pm. Secure your spot in the van (max 10) and join the fun by booking here!

Tuesday Drop-In Activities:

February 11 - Pickleball 

February 18 - Water Fight

February 25 - Clay Making

March 4 - Pottery Painting

March 11 - Chilled Hang Time

March 18 - Bracelet Making

March 25 - Pickleball

April 1 - Movie

April 8 - Chilled Hang Time

PULSE is Back!

Attention Year 9-10 students (and special exceptions for Year 7, 8, and 11)! Kāhu Youth, in collaboration with Fit Collective and with support from the Wānaka Police, is bringing back PULSE – an action-packed fitness programme designed to build resilience, strength, and teamwork.

Feb 28 - 11 April, with 2 sessions per week.

Wednesday 7am - 8:30am and Friday 7:00am - 9.00am.

For more information on any of the above activities, please contact us here.

Photo Credit: Deeanna Gerlach