When choosing a programme or camp, we have lots of options! You can choose one of our age-specific holiday programmes which are designed with age appropriate activities, or choose from a range of full-week specialised programmes for children aged 9-15 years. Within our residential camp programmes young people are also grouped in specific age brackets, so activities can be tailored for their needs and abilities.
Online enrolments open approximately 5 weeks prior to the start of holidays.
*Please note, enrolments close the Thursday prior to the start of each week. Late enrolments may incur a $15 late booking fee.
**If you are enroling a child who is not a NZ resident or citizen but in NZ on a student or visitor visa, the cost of the programme will be 45% more than the advertised price. Parents of international students should be aware that if their child knows little English they may find participating on these programmes difficult.
Payment for enrolments is made via credit card online, or discuss with the Children’s Services Supervisor about making direct bank payments.
Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) Subsidies are available for our all of our programmes and Y Camp, so please enquire with your local WINZ office to learn more about if you qualify. You can also read more about the subsidy application process on the WINZ Website.
July Holiday ProgrammesCity, Bishopdale |
Rock Climbing ProgrammeYMCA Adventure Centre |
Ski CampMethven & Arthur’s Pass |
Alpine CampArthur’s Pass |
| WEEK 1 6-10 July WEEK 2 |
WEEK 1 6-10 July WEEK 2 |
WEEK 1 – Mt Hutt 6-10 July WEEK 2 – Porter’s |
WINTER EXPLORE 13-17 July |
| MON 6 JUL | TUE 7 JUL | WED 8 JUL | THU 9 JUL | FRI 10 JUL | |
| 5-10 years – FUN based at City YMCA |
Sports Day & Mini Golf |
Clip ‘n Climb | The Make Company Craft Day |
Movies Trolls World Tour |
Berserkus Circus |
| 10-14 years – ACTIVE based at Bishopdale YMCA |
Leadership & Team Building |
Ten Pin Bowling | Laser Tag | NZIS Sports Day | Driving Range & Mini Golf |
| 10-14 years – ARTS based at City YMCA |
Script Writing with Write On |
Arts & Crafts Printing at Ferrymead (tbc) |
Fudge Cottage Chocolate Treasure |
Movies Trolls World Tour |
Berserkus Circus |
| MON 6 JUL | TUE 7 JUL | WED 8 JUL | THU 9 JUL | FRI 10 JUL | |
| ROCK CLIMBING 10-14 years based at YMCA Adventure Centre |
Intro to Rock Climbing | Intro to Abseiling | Knots & Devices Abseiling |
Outdoor Climbing Cattlestop Crag |
Outdoor Climbing Albert Terrace |
| MON 13 JUL | TUE 14 JUL | WED 15 JUL | THU 16 JUL | FRI 17 JUL | |
| 5-10 years – FUN based at City YMCA |
International Antarctic Centre |
QEII Swimming Day | Baking Day & Fudge Cottage |
Ten Pin Bowling | PJ Day |
| 10-14 years – ACTIVE based at Bishopdale YMCA |
Leadership Team Building |
Travis Wetland & Swimming at QEII |
Scavenger Hunt | Ice Skating | Clip ‘n Climb & Rock Climbing |
| 10-14 years – ARTS based at City YMCA |
Fabric Printing with Imprint |
Art Gallery Treasure Hunt |
Get Creative The Make Company 5 projects! |
Ten Pin Bowling | Exhibition Day |
| MON 13 JUL | TUE 14 JUL | WED 15 JUL | THU 16 JUL | FRI 17 JUL | |
| 10-14 years – ROCK CLIMBING based at YMCA Adventure Centre |
Clip ‘n Climb Intro to Rock Climbing |
Intro to Abseiling | Knots & Devices Abseiling |
Outdoor Climbing Cattlestop Crag |
Outdoor Climbing Albert Terrace |
You can book & pay online by clicking the “Book Online Now” button on this page when enrolment is open
Yes! Please contact our Children’s Services Supervisor – holprog@ymcachch.org.nz. We don’t want to have the price of our programmes be a barrier to your children participating, so please if you need support get in contact with us and we can discuss payment plans and/or subsidies.
Yes! Our holiday programmes are approved for the OSCAR Subsidy unless stated otherwise. We prefer for your programme to be paid for in full before the holidays begin and once WINZ send the subsidy to us we are able to refund the subsidy to you. If you are unable to pay in full, but you know you will be receiving a subsidy, then you can fill in a Declaration to Honour Payment Form and pay small deposit to secure your booking.
All OSCAR Subsidy forms will need to be signed off by the OSCAR coordinator at the City YMCA. The form will be completed and returned for your to send to your local WINZ office. You can read more about the OSCAR Subsidy on the Work & Income Website here.
No. We have day programme options for children as well! You can enrol in any of the day(s) that are available for our age-group Day-Programmes. Our smaller more specialised Week-Long programmes must be enrolled for the full week, unless otherwise discussed with the OSCAR Coordinator. These include Arts, Activ8 Junior, Activ8 Youth, & Frontrunners.
All programmes begin at 9am and conclude at 5pm. For parents dropping their children off at the City YMCA to be transported to their programmes offsite, you must drop off your child by 8:45am to ensure they are on the 9am shuttle.
Our staff are all fantastic individuals with a real passion for working with young people. Most of our Supervisors are trained or trainee teachers, while our Activ8 supervisors are all outdoor professionals or training to be. Our volunteer leaders are all 15 years or older and work with us out of their own motivation and passion.
All of our Holiday Programme Staff are required to undergo our OSCAR Holiday Programme Training, referee checks, & complete a NZ Police Vet (returning nil record) before they can work on our holiday programmes. For this reason we believe we have the best team of staff possible to run safe & fun holiday programmes.
A programme outline of each day’s activities is available above as well as at the Sign In/Out desk. Each day your child will need to have a packed lunch & snacks, a drink bottle full of water, and appropriate clothing for the weather/activities.
Please ring the City YMCA on 03 366 0689 or you can contact the supervisor directly. Their cell phone number is available at City YMCA reception during the holiday programme period.
Regardless of what programme your child is on, please ring the City YMCA on 03 366 0689 to let us know your child will be absent.
We value your feedback! Your first port of call for any issues or concerns is the programme supervisor. Alternatively, if you have anything else you want to talk about please don’t hesitate to contact our Children’s Services Coordinator at holprog@ymcachch.org.nz
P 03 366 0689 E holprog@ymcachch.org.nz
