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Youth Week

Type:
Council Event
Date:
07 Feb 2008
Location:
Menindee NSW

Menindee Youth Camp

YOUTH WEEK- Camp!
The official Youth Week this year is held on Saturday 5th- Sunday 13th April
As I will be away for my year 12 trip to America I plan to hold this camp from the Friday 14th- Sunday 16th of March

NO SMOKING NO DRUGS NO ALCOHOL

Aim: To give the youth of Menindee the opportunity:
• to experience Youth Week;
• be part of a team; and
• to have their say in what is happening in their township.

Purpose: Drug’s, alcohol, sex, vandalism and employment are just some of the big issues with youth in our community. By having a camp the kids will be learning as well as having a bit of fun and relaxing.
With having a large group of youth in one place at the one time would also give Shire the opportunity to find out what kids would like to see around town or to happen in Menindee.

Venue: Kinchega National Park.

Target Age Group: 13-17 years (high school students).

Time: 4pm Friday 14th to 12:30pm Sunday 16th March.
Activities: Will include Swimming (if @ Copi), Movies, Various Sports, Disco (on one of the nights) and many more activities. Program details page 3.
Accommodation: Swags/tents or bedding and sleep under the stars. Cabins could also be booked.
Transport: Menindee School Bus (if available)
Supervision/Group Leaders:
Aimee Williams Green group
Margot Muscat Orange group
Rebel Sikora Red group
Kym Fuller Blue group, National Parks ranger
Guest Speakers:
• Menindee Health Service/Maari Ma Health Service- talking about topics on drugs, alcohol, sex and career options
• Menindee Police- Vandalism, crime prevention, road safety and career options
• Kym Fuller- Youth and Shire Community Development

Needs:
• Permission notes from parents to include medical details, Swimming Permission Note etc. Kid’s need to bring swag/tent, bedding, toiletries, clothes (swimmers), towel, hat, sunscreen, medications as needed,
• Funding to cover the following cost:
1. Accommodation Copi cabin $$40 + $4.50extra persons < 15yrs; adult $6.50; tent site $16.00.
2. Hall Hire (activities, disco)    $Waiting to hear back re-cost hall.
3. Food (special dietary needs)   $ depends on numbers – refer to table below for details
4. Transport (fuel, pay for driver?)   $ will find out availability of School bus after 5th Feb.
5. Stationary eg pen’s, paper etc.
6. General Supplies plates, cups, knives, forks, spoons, bowls, paper towel, cooking oil, sauce, milk, vegemite, jam, fruit, cereal, bread, margarine
7. Cooking utensils, tray’s,
• Risk Assessment to be filled out.
• Borrow Movies/board games

Program!

Friday Saturday Sunday
4:00 pm- Leave Menindee and head out to Copi Hollow (if not Kinchega National Park).
4:30 pm- Set up camp (when we get there).
5:10 pm- Have an introduction meeting (Aimee)
5:40 pm-Have a bit of GTKY (get to know you) activities and just play games.
7:00 pm- Dinner – Red Group
Free Time!!
8:00 pm- Movie/board games (twister)
11:00 pm- Bedtime
8:30 am- Wake up, Have shower’s etc..
9:00 am Breakfast – Green Group
10:00 am- Health Service Talk
11:00 am- Recess/snack time
11:30 am- Police talk
12:30 pm- Games before lunch
1:00 pm- Lunch – Orange Group
1:30 pm- Kym and Maari Ma Talk
3:30 pm- Sport’s competition (Touch, Cricket, Soccer, tug of war etc)
5:00 pm- Free Time/ get ready for disco
6:00 pm-Dinner – Blue Group
7:00 pm: Disco
11:00 pm- Bedtime
8:30 am- Wake up, Have shower’s etc..
9:00 am- Have Breakfast – Green Group
10:00 am- Group gathering feedback/evaluation time
10:30 am- Pack up/Clean up time
11:00 am- Recess/ snack time
11:30 am- Swim (if @ Copi)
12:30-1:00 pm- Head back to Menindee
Food
Dinner: BBQ (Steak, Sausage and Onions) Breakfast: Cereals and Toast
Morning Tea: Cakes
Lunch: Sandwiches
Afternoon Tea: Fruit
Dinner: BBQ Breakfast: Cereals and Toast
Morning Tea: Cakes and Fruit
Drinks: Orange and Apple Juice, Water