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Get Real
This programme is a collaboration between Selwyn Community Education and Get Real (for more information contact GetReal at email: nz.getreal@gmail.com or via their website www.getreal.org.nz)
Beat boredom in the school holidays while doing something meaningful in our 5-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years! This unique programme encourages children to make positive changes in the world and in the lives of others. Each day will begin with a motivating talk given by an inspiring young activist who is making positive changes socially or environmentally. The children will then spend the day creating items to be given to people in need or have fun with drama learning about diversity, empathy, kindness and compassion.
Each day - Monday through Friday - we will focus on a different topic and activity (see below for details).
2024 dates are yet to be confirmed. Courses run from 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Places are limited, so book early. Registration for individual days is welcomed however preference will be given to those attending several days or the whole week. In order to create the best experience, the number of participants will be kept to 15 children for most sessions.
| Name | Duration | Price (inc. GST) | Next Running |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Real | |||
| Get Real: Crafting for a Cause | 1 day of a 5 day programme | From $85.00 | Register interest |
| Get Real: Cooking For A Cause | 1 day of a 5 day programme | From $85.00 | Register interest |
| Get Real: Art for a Cause | 1 day of a 5 day programme | From $85.00 | Register interest |
| Get Real: Growing for a Cause | 1 day of a 5 day programme | From $85.00 | Register interest |
| Get Real: Drama for a Cause | 1 day or a 5 day programme | From $85.00 | Register interest |
Each day - Monday through Friday - we will focus on a different topic and activity. The programme runs from from 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Places are limited, so book early. Registration for individual days is welcomed however preference will be given to those attending several days or the whole week. In order to create the best experience, the number of participants will be kept to 15 children for most sessions.
2024 dates are yet to be confirmed.
Monday 3 July 2023 CRAFTING for a Cause : Today the children will spend the day creating, crafting and sewing items to donate to people in need.
Tuesday 4 July 2023: COOKING for a Cause: Today the children will have fun in the kitchen cooking healthy meals for people in need.
Wednesday 5 July 2023: ART for a Cause: Today the children will spend the day at a retirement village talking to residents about their lives and memories and based on these discoveries they will create works of art which they will gift to the residents.
Thursday 6 July 2023: GROWING for a Cause: Today the children will discover ways to live sustainably and care for the environment.
Friday 7 July 2023: DRAMA for a Cause: Today the children will have fun with improvisation and drama games while gaining an understanding about diversity, empathy, kindness and compassion.
