Motivate 2018
Jul
31
to Sep 25

Motivate 2018

Motivate 2018 is a free 8-week programme called Values for young women in year 9, 10 and 11 or 13-16 years olds. Most of the sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons. This programme encourages self-development, teamwork, skill improvement, confidence building and much more! 

Sessions include:

  • Arts and Craft
  • Velodrome
  • Social Media Awareness
  • Self Defence
  • and much much more.

This is a great opportunity for young women to meet new people and learn some valuable life skills.


 

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Suffrage 125
Sep
19
5:30 PM17:30

Suffrage 125

Let's celebrate 125 years of Suffrage! 

It has been 125 years since the women in New Zealand were the first in the world to get the right to vote.

YWCA of Hamilton together with National Council of Women Hamilton Branch and Zonta Hamilton invite you to an evening of celebration and reflection. There will be entertainment, as well as guest speakers. It will be an evening to remember!

Drinks and Nibbles from 5.30pm.

Programme starts at 6.15pm.

Tickets $45 or $25 for high school students.

Ticket prices include a donation to Waikato Women's Refuge and SHAMA

Buy tickets from: https://www.eventspronto.co.nz/suffrage125

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Ignite Programme
Oct
2
to Oct 4

Ignite Programme

A programme developed especially for young women by young women!
This programme is loads of fun! You develop some great relationships, and enhance some of the awesome skills you have! The following are some objectives we would hope to achieve throughout the programme:

• To equip young women with the skills to be an effective leader and provide opportunities for young women to implement them
• To enhance the self-esteem and confidence of young women in a safe environment
• To gain awareness and knowledge of issues affecting young women
• To promote a holistic approach to healthy living
• To promote creativity through self-expression

Some activities we will be doing throughout the programme, and to help achieve the above objectives are:

• Velodrome Track Cycling
• Radio Station Session
• Workshops on:
 Budgeting tips
 Goal setting
 Getting a job

This course is for young women aged 13-16 years. To be successfully enrolled in the holidays programme, forms must be returned to the YWCA of Hamilton by FRIDAY 29th June 2018. 

An important part of the programme is to have the support and approval of your family/whanau. Please show them this enrolment form and ask them to sign.

If you have any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact Zeta Mohn, the YWCA of Hamilton Programmes Co-Ordinator on: programmes@ywcahamilton.org.nz

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Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Jul
17
7:00 PM19:00

Healthy Cooking on a Budget

YWCA and the University of Waikato present HEALTHY COOKING ON A BUDGET!

It can be difficult cooking at the best of times, but when you have an assignment due, and peanuts in your bank account because you forgot how much rent costs (again) it can be almost impossible!

But we have a solution! Healthy cooking on a budget! YWCA has partnered with WILSS (Waikato Institute for Leisure and Sports Studies) to bring you a course that will give you handy tips on easy and quick cooking on a budget!

Places are limited so contact Zeta on programmes@ywcahamilton.org.nz NOW!

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Ignite Programme
Jul
10
to Jul 12

Ignite Programme

A programme developed especially for young women by young women!
This programme is loads of fun! You develop some great relationships, and enhance some of the awesome skills you have! The following are some objectives we would hope to achieve throughout the programme:

• To equip young women with the skills to be an effective leader and provide opportunities for young women to implement them
• To enhance the self-esteem and confidence of young women in a safe environment
• To gain awareness and knowledge of issues affecting young women
• To promote a holistic approach to healthy living
• To promote creativity through self-expression

Some activities we will be doing throughout the programme, and to help achieve the above objectives are:

• Velodrome Track Cycling
• Radio Station Session
• Workshops on:
 Budgeting tips
 Goal setting
 Getting a job

This course is for young women aged 13-16 years. To be successfully enrolled in the holidays programme, forms must be returned to the YWCA of Hamilton by FRIDAY 29th June 2018. 

An important part of the programme is to have the support and approval of your family/whanau. Please show them this enrolment form and ask them to sign.

If you have any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact Zeta Mohn, the YWCA of Hamilton Programmes Co-Ordinator on: programmes@ywcahamilton.org.nz

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75 Years Young
May
15
10:30 AM10:30

75 Years Young

Its time to party!

This year YWCA is turning SEVENTY FIVE and we want you to celebrate with us!

Come and join us on Tuesday 15 May between 10.30am and 2pm for tours of our grounds, photos, birthday cake AND MORE! 

There will be prizes for best dress in their historical gear!

We will be hosting tours at 11am and 1pm, plus there will be a random draw for registered attendees!

Please email Zeta on programmes@ywcahamilton.org.nz to register before the 8th May.

See you there!!

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Values 2018
May
8
to Jun 26

Values 2018

Values is back and its bigger then ever! Sign up now to improve your self-esteem, confidence and self-awareness.

Come and join us on Tuesday nights for our amazing Term 2 programme!

Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Open to all year 9, 10 and 11 girls! 

Please fill in the application from you can find here and email it back to Zeta on programmes@ywcahamilton.org.nz.

 

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IMPROVING YOUR WELLBEING & REDUCING STRESS - workshop for women
Mar
15
7:30 PM19:30

IMPROVING YOUR WELLBEING & REDUCING STRESS - workshop for women

This year we are coming to the University of Waikato's halls of residence to run monthly workshops on topics relevant to YOU!

The first workshop is on Thursday 15th of March at 7.30-9.30pm at College Hall.

The topic of the workshop is Improving Your Well-being and Reducing Stress. Experts from PressGo will give you concrete tools to manage your wellbeing and reduce stress.

Spaces are limited! Register NOW!

Send Zeta an email on programmes@ywcahamilton.org.nz

 

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YWCA at O week
Feb
23
11:30 AM11:30

YWCA at O week

Come and check us out at the Village Green on Friday afternoon!

Fun competitions! Awesome prizes! 

This year for the first time we will be running workshops at the Uni. This is your opportunity to learn what we offer and to sign up for the first workshop held on 15th March.

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