Bead making, inclusive craft and chill time, tattoos, board games and more are on the menu at the Knox Youth Hive this April.
Activities for 10-25 year olds these school holidays will be free and in abundance at the Knox Library at the regular term break over Easter.
The Knox Youth Hive – which is inside the Knox Library inside Westfield Knox will be running a range of activities and these free events are for young people who live, work, study or have a connection to Knox.
The Knox Youth Hive is located within the Knox Library at Westfield Knox (level 3), 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South (above Rebel Sports).
For any questions or further information on the holiday activities contact the Youth Services team on 9298 8000.
Holiday activities
Minecraft melting bead bees
Tuesday 2 April, 11am-3pm
Love getting creative? Join us to create Minecraft inspired melting bead bees to decorate our Youth Hive.
Games afternoon
Wednesday 3 April, 1pm-4pm
Enjoy board games? So do we! Come and hang out and learn a new game, or teach us one of your favourites.
Henna Tattoos
Thursday 4 April, 1-4pm
Visit us for a FREE tattoo. Come in for your temporary masterpiece.
Special Effects Make-Up workshop
Thursday 4 April, 1-4pm
Come and see a demonstration of movie make up being applied by a real movie make-up artist and then learn how to make your own prosthetic ‘wound’!! All materials supplied. No skill necessary. Limited places available. Bookings essential, email youth@knox.vic.gov.au.
Crochet fun
Friday 5 April, 11am-3pm
Join the buzz and come along for some crochet fun! All materials supplied. No skill necessary. Drop-in anytime between 11am-3pm. Snacks provided.
Job skills
Monday 8 April, 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm
Looking for work? Need a resume? Want some job interview tips? Join one of the two interactive sessions being run by the Swinburn Skills and Jobs Centre accompanied by access to amazing virtual reality headsets to see behind the scenes of a range of workplaces.
Sporting Young Leaders
Tuesday 9 April, 9.30am-3.30pm
A hands-on personal development program focussing on building leadership skills in young women, aged 14-18 years, who are members of sporting clubs in Knox. Topics include, leadership skills & discussion, advocacy, goal setting and more. Lunch and snacks provided. Nominate yourself or chat to your club https://www.stickytickets.com.au/Q220E.
Minute to win it
Tuesday 9 April, 2pm-4pm
Fancy yourself adept at beating the clock? Come down and challenge yourself to some fun minute-to-win-it style games. You never know – you might win yourself some fun prizes.
Celebrate diversity
Wednesday 10 April, 1pm-4pm
Join us for a vibrant and inclusive school holiday extravaganza! Celebrate diversity and creativity with LGBTQIA+ themed activities, from crafting colourful friendship bracelets to decorating delicious cupcakes. Dive into badge making, storytelling, and more. Everyone is welcome in this hive of fun.
Framed paw-traits
Thursday 11 April, 1pm-3pm
Come and create an animal themed portrait to stick inside a custom photo frame.Use pencils, paper, markers and paint to make your animal portrait before sticking it inside a photo frame that you can paint and decorate. At the end of the workshop you can take home your finished piece to display anywhere you like. All supplies are provided on the day.
“Chilled Out Friday”
Friday 12 April, 11am-3pm
Come and chill out in the comfy hang out space! Join us to make some relaxing glitter jars and/or enjoy some mindful colouring, board games, chats and snacks! Drop-in anytime between 11am-3pm.
