Exploring Teens Issue 8 / Feb-Mar 2016 | Page 22

EXPLORING ACTIVITIES WHAT CAN THEY DO? Want your teen up and active? These providers have the answer. This special weekend is designed to help mothers and daughters develop deeper relationships with each other in the beautiful surrounds of Killarney House, Bundanoon. This retreat includes, overnight stay in a private room with ensuite, all meals, workshops, yoga, art, movement, games and creative experiences that will capture positive ways for you to connect and understand each other better. Age (teen): 14 - 17 years Location: Killarney House, Bundanoon Date: 19 & 20 March, 2016 Contact: Traci Sii – 9580 8008 www.3bridges.org.au You and your teens will love the thrill of ocean sailing on a fully restored Tall Ship from the 1870's, the James Craig! You will cruise past the beautiful Sydney skyline and out through Sydney Heads. With a knowledgeable crew on board, you are provided with insights and history whilst sailing. And don’t forget to ask about our youth programs such as sleepovers! Age: 12+yrs Departure: Wharf 7, 58 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont Dates: 6 hour sails - 6 Feb and 5 Mar, 4 hour sails – 28 Feb and 20 Mar Contact: 02 9298 3888 www.shf.org.au OUR FAV PICK The goal of etiquette education covers so much more than simply polite behaviour. For teens these days, it extends to self-respect, respect for others, mobile phone and social media etiquette, party behaviour, grooming, hygiene, attire and more. We teach in small groups of 2-10 students and provide the building blocks for successful emotional growth: integrity, honesty, empathy, leadership and responsibility to name just a few. Age: 10-17yrs Location: Boronia Tea Room, 624 Military Rd Mosman Date: Thursday 14 April Contact: Treska - 9904 9969 or 0418 273 376 www.sydneyetiquette.com.au/etiquette-teenage-course.html Tailored for teens with Aspergers, this program combines the development of social skills with the transition from high school. Teens will learn how to: ¡¡ get a part time job, ¡¡ understand the interview process ¡¡ showcase their strengths. KIDSLINK has run for 15 years and is a safe non-judgmental place where teens can meet other teens to assist in realizing they are not alone and can have fun mastering the art of growing up. Age: Grades 10 -12 with Aspergers Location: Turramurra Date: Term based program Contact: Leonie - 0414452177 www.kidslink.com.au All activities are also posted in our online directory at www.exploringteens.com.au And if you are an activity provider, please upload your activity/event directly to the online directory yourself. If you’d like to be included in the magazine, please contact [email protected] 22 EXPLORINGTEENS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 • ISSUE 8