Youth Week 2023

BIG BREKKY - CESSNOCK HIGH

8.30am - 9am at Cessnock High School

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT. Free brekky for all students! Headspace will be joining in the fun with the students who can get creative and design their own tote bags to fill with self-care essentials.

FOOD MOOD

11am - 1pm, at CYCOS

Learn the basics of a healthy diet to fuel your mood and body. Then prepare an easy and nutritious meal with Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat cooking class.

MR STINK LIVE ON STAGE!

Two shows: 12.30pm and 2.30pm

David Walliams’ award winning book comes to life! Book at mypacc.com.au, use the code YOUTH for discount tix.

ESCAPE ROOM: THE UPSIDE DOWN

10am - 11am at Cessnock Library

2pm - 3pm at Kurri Kurri Library

Solve the mystery of Barb’s murder and escape the Upside Down at the library!

GUIDED MEDITATION

11am - 12pm at CYCOS

Get zen with the CYCOS crew and Heart of the Hunter. Learn how to calm your busy mind. Only 20 spots available so get in quick!

FOOD MOOD

1.30pm - 3.30pm at CYCOS

Learn the basics of a healthy diet to fuel your mood and body. Then prepare an easy and nutritious meal with Coalfields Healthy Heartbeat cooking class.

CYCOS POP-UP @ WOLLOMBI TENNIS CLUB

2.30pm - 4.30pm at Wollombi Tennis Club

Join us for an arvo of tennis, tunes and treats! Proudly supported by Home in Place.

WAYAPA WUURRK FOR TEENS

11am - 12m at Kurri Kurri Library

2pm - 3pm at Cessnock Library

Join Sarah from Rainbow Crow Cultural Collective for this wellbeing event, which also features some traditional bush tucker!

KURRI KURRI POOL PARTY

10am - 3pm at Kurri Kurri Aquatic Centre

Wind down the holidays with a Pool Party at Kurri Kurri Aquatic Centre. Free entry for under 18’s between 10am and 3pm with the inflatable making a special appearance.

FREE MOVIE SCREENING

11am at PACC

Kick back with a FREE screening of The Bad Guys at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC). Book at mypacc.com.au.

PCYC SKATE COMP

10am - 1pm at PCYC Cessnock

Scoot, skate or ride your heart out at the most awesome indoor skate park in the Hunter! With free PCYC memberships on offer along with a BBQ lunch and prizes you’d be crazy to miss this! 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Creative Session

11am - 1pm at CYCOS

Come and try your hand at some deadly keyring making with the CYCOS team. All supplies provided along with food and drink to fuel your creative energy.

BIG BREKKY - KURRI KURRI HIGH

7.30am at Kurri Kurri High School

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT. Free brekky for all students! Headspace will be joining in the fun with the students who can get creative and design their own tote bags to fill with self-care essentials.

CV WRITING WORKSHOP

At Kurri Kurri High School

EMPLOYABLE SKILL BUILDING

10am - 12.30pm at Kurri Kurri High School

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT. Preparing for work: making the scary next step that much easier! From interview questions and career goals, to how to dress to impress, we are here to give you the tools to succeed. With a special appearance from Newcastle Knights players, sharing how they transitioned from school to the workforce, a BBQ lunch will also be provided to pause and reflect on the day.

MY SCHOOL RULES

11am - 1pm at CYCOS

Each local high school can enter a team of 4 students to compete in this culinary challenge, judged by a panel of independent local tasters. Schools will be contacted by the Committee ahead of the event to enter a team.

SILENT DISCO

3pm - 5pm at Mai-Wel Cessnock

Dance your way into Term 2 with memories of Youth Week’s silent disco! Just select your tunes and when you’re feeling a bit hangry, snacks will be available to purchase to fuel you up. We highly encourage you to boogie the afternoon away and enjoy – Youth Week is officially out!

BOOT CAMP FITNESS SESSION

3.30pm - 4.30pm at The Centre at Kurri Kurri

Come along for a fun, free one-hour fitness session. Places are limited. Event open for 12-17 year old’s. Spots are limited – book via the Youth Week QR code. 

BBQ LUNCH ALESCO SENIOR COLLEGE ABERMAIN

12.20pm at Alesco Senior College Abermain

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT. Headspace are joining in the fun, get creative and work together on a collaborative artwork!

GAMES 2 U

11am - 2pm at Turner Park

Fancy yourself a gamer? Maybe laser skirmish is more your thing? Or have you ever wanted to climb into a giant hamster ball? The CYCOS team have got you covered with the Games2U crew taking over Turner Park from 11am-2pm. All games are free. 

DRAG BINGO WITH TIMBERLINA

4pm - 5.30pm at The Centre at Kurri Kurri

Come along and be entertained by Drag Queen Timberlina at this family friendly event. This event is free and open to all young people aged 12-20 and their families. Any queries can be directed to the Youth Services Team at The Centre at Kurri Kurri on 4004 3190. Bookings not required. 

POP UP OP-SHOP

10am at Alesco Senior College Abermain

THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT. A pop-up Op Shop full of FREE clothing and other items .