News in Brief

Check out all of the awesome action we have happening across Armadale these summer school holidays!

Drug Aware Ignite Basketball

Drug Aware Ignite Basketball is a free community initiative that uses sport to engage with young people and develop their basketball and leadership skills.

Saturday 17 January, 24 January, 31 January and 7 February
7pm – 10.30pm
Armadale Arena
2 Townley Street Armadale

Craft Sessions

Explore your craft skills and creativity in crochet, knitting, ribbon embroidery or applique. Places are limited so secure your spot now by contacting the Armadale Library.

Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 January
2 – 4pm
Armadale Library

Wednesday 28 January
2 – 4pm
Cottonwool Creations, 3/211 Railway Avenue, Kelmscott

Friday 30 January
2 – 4pm
Colour Down Under, Shop 12 Pioneer Village, Armadale

Street Van

Hope Community Service runs the Street Van, providing information and support as well as an environment to engage with young people. The team is always interested in having a chat over a biscuit or cold drink so feel free to stop by.

8 January, 15 January, 22 January and 29 January
Armadale CBD

Roleystone Summer Skate Comp

This summer skate competition will give kids the opportunity to show off their new skills, hang out and win prizes in the best skate trick competition and a range of skate games. The event accommodates all riders from beginners to experienced skate riders.

Saturday 10 January
3.30 – 7pm
Roleystone Cross Park

Y-Time

The YMCA-Time Team provides a range of fun activities including BBQs, water dodge ball, giant jenga, music clinics, charades, an excursion to Kalamunda Water Park and many more.

Thursday 8 January and 22 January
1 – 4pm
Minnawarra House

Thursday 15 and 29 January
1 – 4pm
Roleystone Cross Park

Project Full Throttle

The Armadale PCYC presents Project Full Throttle which is all about bikes! It’s an opportunity to fix a pre-loved bike and keep the bike at the end of the program, or you can fix your own bike. Places are limited so contact Armadale PCYC to secure your place in the program.

Thursday 8 January, 15 January, 22 January, 29 January & 5 February
4 – 6.30pm
Armadale PCYC

One Step Closer

Save the Children provides a range of activities that use traditional sport, education and team building to encourage young people to express themselves creatively and participate in cultural activities with friends.

Friday 30 January and 6 February
6 – 9.30pm
Bob Blackburn Reserve, Seville Grove

All of the above Youth School Holiday activities and programs are free!

Registration forms must be completed by a parent or guardian and are available at each activity.

For more information on programs or events for young people, visit the youth page at www.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9399 0642.