A warm, welcoming space where children can create, play, and express themselves through art. Each week, kids are invited to explore art and play at their own pace.
Led by a registered Art Therapist and a Children’s Counsellor, this gentle program is designed to help children feel safe and supported.
This program is delivered in partnership with Dhelkaya Health.
When: Tuesdays 3.30-5pm (May 5- June 16)
Where: Castlemaine Community House
Who: Kids in grades 3-6 (priority places for Harcourt residents)
Book here: This program is free, but registration is essential. Please book online or call us on 5472 4842.
The Arty Afternoons program is supported by funding from Murray PHN through the Australian Government PHN Program and Vic Health’s Growing Healthy Communities program.
Programs for Teens
Teen Climbing Club
Time: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Date: Wednesday, 3 June to 24 June (4 sessions)
Where: The Hold Bendigo Bouldering Gym (transport to and from Castlemaine provided)
Who: Ages 12-18
Cost: $17 (full)/ $10 (Concession)
BOOK HERE
Climb, have fun, and hang out while building, strength, skills and confidence.
Come join us for our 4-week afterschool program at the Hold Bouldering Gym in Bendigo. This program is designed to be a fun, non-competitive, and social activity for teens that don’t quite fit into mainstream sports and activities.
Priority spots given to young people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, part-time timetable students or disengaged from school, or are neurodivergent.
The Hold is a bouldering gym which means there are no ropes and the heights are low, which makes it a great way to enter into the sport of climbing. There will be coaches at the gym to give guidance and everything will be designed around your comfort level.
No experience is needed. Shoes, snacks, and transportation to and from central Castlemaine will be provided.
Pick up after school at Castlemaine Secondary College at 3:15pm and second pick up at Community House at 3:40pm.
This afterschool program is facilitated by Castlemaine Community House’s Youth Wellbeing Coordinator and funded by Vic Health’s Growing Healthy Communities program.
Get outdoors this FREE school holidays for a day of exploring and mountain biking with Trailhead. Led by experienced trainers, it’s designed for rider progression, safety and fun!
For ages 12 – 18. Basic bike riding skills required.
Thursday, 02 July
Walmer State Forest (Pick up and drop off at Castlemaine Community House)
Bike, equipment and food provided
Priority spots given to young people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, part-time timetable students or disengaged from school, or are neurodivergent.
BOOK HERE
Youth Wellbeing Programs
CCH’s youth program is designed to support young people to participate in exercise and wellbeing activities that meet them where they’re at.
CCH’s Youth Programs prioritise recreation, social connection, creativity, and celebration, while supporting positive mental and physical health for the young people in our community.
If cost is a barrier please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will work something out.
If you have a younger person under 15 who might be interested, please get in touch and we can add you to the expression of interests list for the program. Email: Taylor at youthprograms@cch.org.au