A LOCAL youth program is working with young people after hours and engaging them in positive activities to keep them off the streets.
PCYC Queensland’s ‘After Dark’ youth development program is a free, after-hours sports-based activity program for young people aged 12 -18 years old.
The young people are likely experiencing some level of disengagement from community, family or school.
PCYC Whitsunday, Jubilee Pocket, is part of the program and offers after dark basketball and boxing.
Drop-in Basketball is held every Monday from 4.45pm to 5.45pm.
| “Drop-In is a free program typically provided to ages 12-18, to engage high school-aged students in semi-structured activities after school,” PCYC Youth Club Manager Sergeant Billy Li said. |
“The initiative is designed to keep young people off the streets and give them a safe place to associate.
“The Youth Drop-In creates a space for youth workers and local police to get to know young people, build a rapport, and discuss issues or problems that may be affecting them.”
After dark Boxing is held every Thursday, from 5.15pm to 6.30pm.
PCYC Whitsunday’s After Dark youth development program is a free after-hours boxing-based activity program for young people aged 12 -19.
“The program is designed to empower young people by improving physical health and wellbeing, emotional resilience, self-esteem and confidence, using sport in a safe and structured peer environment,” Sergeant Li said.
After Dark boxing is delivered on an ongoing, weekly basis and continues throughout the year, including school holidays.
“The program serves as a safe place for young people to come and participate, make friends, and engage in a weekly sports-based program with program mentors and Queensland Police Officer’s supervision,” Sergeant Li said.
For more information, email Sergeant Billy Li on billy.li@pcyc.org.au or just turn up.