Breakaway Holiday Programme – Ashburton

Relationships programme rolled out

1 week ago

Great story about the Mates & Dates programme we're delivering in secondary schools ... See MoreSee Less

by Greta Yeoman A new programme about healthy relationships, consent and identifying potentially harmful situations is being rolled out to secondary schools around South Canterbury. The Mates and Date...

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2 weeks ago

Check out our own "Change Agent" Mitchell Skudder-Dey (that's him in the back) who has been attending the YMCA Global Gathering in Southhampton and London this week as a NZ representative. #YMCA175 #GlobalChangeAgentCohort4 ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

We held a mihi whakatau yesterday to welcome our new Kaiarahi Maori (Maori Advisor/Mentor) Ruth Garvin to the YMCA. Ruth is well-known throughout South and Mid Canterbury, and we're very excited she has chosen to walk alongside us and support us on our journey to embedding a bi-cultural kaupapa in our organisation. Kia ora, Ruth! :) ... See MoreSee Less

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So proud to see Ruth in this great roll, this will benifit the YMCA students so much. Kia kaha

The start of a journey and a commitment to true partnership - the laying down of the mat for future action - Kia ora Ruth and a privilege to welcome you our staff team and also host your whanau of supporters to come inside and see the YMCA in action.

1 month ago

Day 9: big numbers today! busy children. Playgrounds and fun in the sun. Visit CBay this arvo. Sleep well tonight!
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1 month ago

Day 7: Busy afternoon out in the community. A visit to The Museum, Caroline Bay Playground and The Art Gallery. All this after the children made soup and scones and experimented with some new art supplies.
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1 month ago

Day 6: Games and Jigsaws. 2 big walks. Around the botanical gardens and then to Patiti Point. Beautiful day to be out in the sun.
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1 month ago

DAY 3 & 4: Swimming pool fun. Outside with the boys and arts and crafts as well as a walk to the Library.
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Local YMCA volunteer chosen for leadership programme in UK

1 month ago

In the media today... :D ... See MoreSee Less

Timaru YMCA volunteer Mitchell Dey is one of just three Kiwis chosen to take part in the international YMCA Change Agent Programme in the UK in August.

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Great stuff Mitch!! You are an awesome young man and you will represent us well...safe trip 😊

2 months ago

Day 1 and 2: Busy Busy Busy!!!! Awesome group of children we have with us these holidays. Playgrounds. Pizza and cupcakes 💛💚🧡
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Awesome work team 👍🏻

2 months ago

Hi everybody, Google seems to have flagged our website in error so if you're using Google Chrome and having issues connecting to our site, please be patient and check back later. We've got our awesome tech folks at Heartland Design & Print and The Computer Shop onto it. ... See MoreSee Less

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