Youth Centres for Kids

Information on Youth Centres for Kids in Australia

Will Your Kids Enjoy Kids' Youth Centre Activities?

Are you worried on the lack of activities for kids in your area? It might be worth checking out your local youth centre. Youth centres offer a wide variety of kids' activities for older kids and teenagers including educational and recreational programs, group discussions, sports coaching and life skills courses. Many of them provide a place where kids can drop in and hang out with friends in a safe environment. Some of the benefits of youth centres include:

• Social - kids have the opportunity to spend time with others their own age and also responsible adults.
• Study support - lots of youth centres offer support programs for kids who are struggling academically or are stressed out with exam pressure.
• A chance to explore new interests through leisure and recreational programs.
• Opportunity to increase fitness by becoming involved in a sporting activity or joining a team.
• Increased confidence from having a support network and also through educational programs designed to strengthen kids' health and wellbeing and maximize their potential.
• Safety - youth centres can provide a drug and alcohol free environment for children who might otherwise be exposed to unfortunate influences.
• Information sharing - youth centres offer older kids the opportunity to meet a range of people and share experiences and gain knowledge from the experience of others.

If your kids are aged 10 - 21 and interested in becoming part of an active community of kids and young adults, a youth centre might make a positive contribution to their development and education.

How Do You Organise Youth Centre Activities for Your Kids?

Not sure where to start? There will probably be a youth centre in your area so the best thing to do is give them a call and see what facilities and activities they have that might suit your child. Youth workers are always around to help your child if they want to just drop in and most activities are free of charge.

It is a good idea to check the opening hours before you go as some youth centres are only open during the afternoons or early evenings and many are closed on weekends.

A youth centre may offer a supportive and friendly environment kids need to develop their confidence, make friends, try new hobbies or sports, and explore their own ambitions and abilities. Why not locate youth centres in your area and pay a visit to find out more?