Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre has designed several innovative youth programs to be implemented in 2022.
The programs will be delivered by industry professionals providing opportunities for all young people to be involved in quality low-cost activities providing social interaction and fun, with support from Central Coast Council.
Kicking off this week is the Wayward Youth Theatre Program, music, song writing and recording, and every third Friday night there will be Youth Drop-in Sessions featuring guest mentors, music, food, socialisation and games.
The Wayward Theatre Program will investigate youth topics, current issues and identity through weekly workshops.
The objective is to build an original play production for stage and audience as young people collaborate to produce something they are proud of while gaining skills, confidence and having fun along the way.
It will be held every Tuesday from 4-6pm.
Running in the new Music Recording Studio will be the music and song writing and recording program.
“We are lucky to have two professional musicians, Luke Mahler and Brandon Dodd, running the workshops – both with a wealth of music industry knowledge and experience in live performance, song writing, studio production and guitar tuition,” senior youth worker Sharon Aldrick said.
The program will run from 4-6pm every Wednesday.
“Soon we will be kicking off events and activities every third Friday night that invite guest mentors to tell us about their interesting journeys and experiences, including pro-surfers, filmmakers, Indigenous leaders and community mentors,” Aldrick said.
“Our nights will have games, movies, music, food – all free and open to anyone who wants to come along, hang out and meet like-minded people in our purpose-built venue with a basketball court, arcade machine, lounge, stage and lighting for live music and movie projector.
The full range of activities is listed on the centre’s website.
This initiative has been made possible through funding from the State Government’s Stronger Country Communities Funding.
For more information call Sharon Aldrick on 4363 1044, email senioryouthw@kincumberdnc.com.au or check the website: www.kincumbernc.com.au.
Source:
Media release, Feb 4
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre