Youth Week 2011 - “Step Up, Be heard, Take Responsibility, Be Youth” The following details about Youth Week came thanks to Chade Julie from Sports Waitakere (for more info you can contact Chade Julie on 09 966 3106 or email chade.julie@sportwaitakere.co.nz) or see this on the Sports Waitakere website here Youth Week aims to create a society that values young people and affirms their diversity. The week highlights the amazing things young people do all year. Young people are those aged 12-24. Youth Week's vision is: "A country where young people are vibrant and optimistic through being supported and encouraged to take up challenges". Youth Week is about encouraging young people's participation and connections to their communities. We are organising our own Youth Week event at the local community center.. Sweet As Social Media MasseyTaking place on Fri 27th May 2011About this Event: Embracing the potential of social media we hope to combine the generosity of local businesses and the cause of putting an end to cyber bullying & the digital divide.. Featuring the first ever "YouTube Booth" we hope we can get others involved in being part of the Be Nice Online viral campaign launched last week and show off just how much we can pull together with Social Media. Competitions, entertainment and performance details still to come! Location: Massey Community House Suburb: Massey Address: 385 Don Buck Road, Massey Cost of Event: Free When? Fri 27th May 2011 at 3:30 pm For more information: Contact Jess Maher (022 671 4060 ) http://www.youthweek.co.nz/event.php?event=960 Sports Waitakere has a whole host of events on in the coming week for Youth Week.. On thier site, you can see the following listings: Date Event Venue May 21 Disco for Youth with Disabilities Zeal Cafe, Henderson May 23 Best Pacific Institue of Educations New Lynn Community Centre May 24 Sport Waitakere & SUSSIT Glendene Primary School May 25 MPHS Henderson Intermediate May 26 Will get keep updated Ranui May 27 Sweet As Youth Day Massey Massey Community House May 27 Village Community Trust Kelston Boys May 29 Sport Waitakere & SUSSIT Glendene Primary School |