Social Skills Program
Youth Services are aware that the issues that young people are facing are becoming more complex at an earlier age and have developed a one-day social development program. This program is targeted at ten grade six students and aims to aiding in the development of social and personal skills. This adventure based program aspires to empower and assist the participants in recognising and or developing skills in overcoming future adversities and aiding with the transition from primary to secondary school.
The full day Social Skills Program aims to engage participants through trust, initiative and team building activities these adventure based activities give the participants an opportunity to build upon their personal and social skills and it provides participants with an opportunity to meet with experienced Youth Workers and learn about the programs that Youth Services provide to the local community.
Aims
Ø To provide the participants with an experience of new and challenging activities whilst enhancing personal development in a supportive environment.
Ø To provide an opportunity for the participants to experience being part of a team, whilst learning the importance of communication and cooperation.
Ø To encourage the participants with an opportunity to feel more comfortable with using the local community services that are available for them if/ when a need should arise.
Ø To aid with the recognition of personal growth and an awareness of team development of the participants.
Objectives
Ø To engage the participants through one full day of trust, initiative and team building activities.
Ø Through adventure based activities the participants will have an opportunity to build upon their personal and social skills.
Ø Participants will also have a chance to meet with experienced Youth Workers and learn about the programs that Youth Services provide to the local community.
Target Group
Ø Ten Grade Six students from a Primary School within Wyndham’s municipality.
Ø This program is best suited to students that may have low self- esteem or that need help developing social skills.
Cost: There is no cost involved with the Social Skills Program for the school or the students. This is a Youth Services Program funded by the Wyndham City Council.
For more information contact Youth Services on 9742 8155 or
email: mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm (excluding public holidays)