The Hills Shire celebrates Youth Week 2023
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A talent showcase , family fun day at Balcombe Heights Estate , basketball competition , a skate jam , art therapy workshop , outdoor cinema and a youth festival with tattoo airbrushing are just some of the exciting events , entertainment and activities on offer this Youth Week .
The Hills Shire Council is getting behind the state-wide initiative , which celebrates young people and their contributions to their community , this April 18 - 29 .
Mayor of The Hills Shire , Dr Peter Gangemi said it ’ s one of the largest youth dedicated festivals in the Shire .
“ We are very excited to host a number of events in The Hills this Youth Week ,” Mayor Gangemi said .
“ This year ’ s theme is ‘ connect , participate , celebrate ’ and that ’ s what we ’ ve tried to emulate across all our planned activities .
“ I ’ m proud that Council is supporting this special week , which is dedicated to thanking our youngest residents for everything that they do for this region ,” Mayor Gangemi added .
Council ’ s Youth Week celebrations have been put together with the help of local youth organisations , Council ’ s youth-based volunteer group , the Hills Youth Army and the Sydney Hills Youth Ambassadors , Rebecca Yu and Hayley Mogilin . YOUTH WEEK EVENTS Outdoor Cinema + Youth Festival , presented by Youth Rezolutions
Join your friends for a fun afternoon of activities , stalls , outdoor cinema , ice cream and much more , while also raising awareness of youth homelessness . 1pm - 4pm on Tuesday , April 18 at Castle Hill Showground . This event is suitable for people aged 12-25 years . Cost : Free , but registrations are required .
Family Fun Day , presented by Hills Community Aid
Come down to Balcombe Heights Estate with your family and friends and take part in all the FREE activities on offer , including a treasure hunt , information stalls , a jumping castle and more . A sausage sizzle and a coffee van will also be available to purchase food and coffee on the day . 10am - 1pm on Thursday , April 20 at Balcombe Heights Estate . Cost : Free . No registrations required .
Youth , Get Moving ! 3x3 Basketball Competition , supported by Hills Hornets
Get your teams together for a fun day of social 3 v 3 basketball at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex . The winners of the competition will then play off against Castle Hill Police . 1pm - 4pm on Friday , April 21 at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex . This event is suitable for people of all abilities , aged 12-25 years . Cost : Free , but registrations are required . Youth Skate Jam ! Grab your skateboard or scooter and head down to Crestwood Reserve Skatepark for the Youth Skate Jam . There are two sessions to choose from , including a Mentoring Session , which is suitable for people who can skate , but are looking to improve on their skills . The Self Expression Session is a freestyle event that is open to all ages . The day will finish with a FREE sausage sizzle from Hillsong City Care and a skate demonstration from Totem Skate . 3pm - 6pm on Thursday , April 27 at Crestwood Reserve Skatepark . Cost : Free , but registrations are required .
Art Therapy presented by Uniting Church Social Care and Community Services
It ’ s time for some relaxing art therapy ! This workshop will provide a safe space for young people to work through their emotions via the healing powers of art . 10am - noon on Saturday , April 29 at Vinegar Hill Memorial Library at Rouse Hill Town Centre . This event is suitable for young people aged 10-15 years . Cost : Free , but registrations are required .
Youth Goes Live , supported by Rouse Hill Town Centre
Support your talented peers as they perform live at Market Square in Rouse Hill Town Centre as part of the Youth Goes Live event . The day will also include the announcement of the 2023 / 2024 Sydney Hills Youth Ambassadors . 1pm - 4pm on Saturday , April 29 at Rouse Hill Town Centre . This event is suitable for people aged 12-25 years . Cost : Free . Register to be a part of the talent showcase or the speaking competition via Council ’ s website .
For more information about The Hills Shire ’ s Youth Week events , visit Council ’ s website , www . thehills . nsw . gov . au and search “ Youth Week 2023 ”.
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