Leadership skills for the young
The "Get an Edge" Youth Leadership Programme in Invercargill has so far been a huge success. This programme offers teenagers an opportunity to develop personal and group skills in a programme which combines recreation, education and fun.
Junior Youth Leadership Programme
There is also a programme run for 11 to 12 year olds. This is run through selected schools, during school time. Contact your school today to see if this programme is available for your child .
Four levels (Out of school programme)
The programme runs on four levels the starting age is 13yrs for level 1 and 13-16yrs for levels 2 and 3. A level 4 is also available, but participants must have completed level 3 to be eligible.
Work Modules
Cover the following skills:
• Leadership
• Communication
• Group Dynamics
• Activity Planning
• Managing Risks
Activities
• ABL Games
• Orienteering
• Kayaking
• Bush Craft
• Rock Climbing
• Mountain Biking
• Confidence Courses
• Arts and Crafts
• Team building activities
• First Aid
Plus, there is more!!!
The varied programme even contains
• Day trips
• Overnight trips
• Camps
Session Durations
Each session runs for approximately 1.5 hours per week.
Level Duration
Each level runs for a year.
Fees
Programmes cost $170 per year, plus there will be a small camp fee * Easy pay options and some scholarships are available.
How to get into the programme
Call into the YMCA to get an information pack, or contact our Youth Development Manager below,
Saskia Nieuwlands | YMCA Youth Development Manager | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | p: 03 2182989 | a: 77 Tay Street, Invercargill