Kahu Youth
08 February 2026, 8:00 PM
Youth enjoying Wild Wire during the summer school holidaysAfter an action-packed 4 weeks of school holiday adventures, we’re kicking off Term 1 with more adventures full of fun and connection. We’re offering after-school clubs, drop-in sessions, and PULSE—our exciting fitness programme. Check out the details below, for more info and to book visit - kahuyouth.org
After-school Clubs
Kahu’s after-school clubs are filled with great activities for youth 11years+. Clubs start back Monday 9 February, it's not too late to join!
Games Club - Monday 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost $45.
Come and be part of our Kāhu gaming community with Youth Worker (and resident nerd) Connor, where like-minded youth can hang out, play, and enjoy gaming together.
Putiputi Adventure Club - Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost $150.
Fully booked.
Creative Corner - Tuesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost $50.
Creative corner, facilitated by our crafty Youth Worker Bridie, is a place to come and express your creative side through art such as painting, ceramic and design.
Fitness Club - Friday 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost = $100
Our boxing sessions are returning through the Kāhu Friday Fitness Club. Expect boxing, strength training, and wellbeing work that will push you, build confidence, and teach new skills.
Drop-In Sessions
Our drop-in sessions are free and open for rangatahi 11yrs+ for general hangouts with friends and fun. Activities are youth led and can include; pool, air hockey tables, basketball, arts and crafts and more.
Our youth centres are safe, inclusive spaces and are supervised by Youth Workers. Youth are able to come and go as they please, we are unable to supervise youth once they leave the centre.
Paetara Aspiring Central - Term 1
Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Lake Hāwea Community Centre - Term 1
Tuesday 3:45pm – 5:30pm
Ride the Kāhu Van to Hāwea Youth Centre!
Every Tuesday after school from PAC, hop on the van to Hāwea Youth Centre. Heading back? We leave Hāwea at 5:30pm. Only 10 spots - bookings here.
Lake Hāwea Community Centre - Drop-In Activities:
Tuesday 10 February - Arts & Crafts afternoon
Tuesday 17 February - Pool tournament
Tuesday 25 February - Disc Golf
Tuesday 3 March - Marble Races
Tuesday 10 March - Chill & Movies
Tuesday 17 March - Melty Beads
Tuesday 24 March - Gaming Day
Tuesday 31 March - Sports Day
PULSE is Back!
Attention Year 9 -10 students! Kāhu Youth is bringing back PULSE – an action-packed fitness programme designed to build resilience, strength, and teamwork.
When: Starting Wednesday 25 February and finishing Friday 27 March, 2 sessions per week, Wednesday 7:00am – 8:30am and Friday 7:00am – 9.00am
Who: Year 9 & 10 students (Year 7, 8 and 11 by exception)
Cost: Free
For more info and to book visit - kahuyouth.org
Paetara Aspiring Central, 35 Plantation Road, Wānaka