From traversing the sights of Singleton in our own local version of the Amazing Race through to creating some culinary delights in Singleton’s Greatest Cook-Off, Singleton Youth Venue is mixing up a tasty program of events for NSW Youth Week.
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Add in a dodgeball tournament, Singleton’s biggest singalong, a youth disco and Obstacool - complete with old-fashioned three-legged, egg-and-spoon and sack races - and the result is a recipe for plenty of fun and some healthy competition.
Our best up-and-coming chefs will kick off two weeks of festivities on Tuesday, April 17 when the kitchen heats up for Singleton’s Greatest Cook-Off from 10am to 12.30pm.
Mayor Sue Moore and Council’s general manager Jason Linnane have the arduous and mouthwatering job of judging the winners.
“Youth Week might be marked on the calendar as the time to celebrate young people, but in Singleton we recognise the importance and the contribution of young people to our community every day,” Mr Linnane said.
“The Singleton Youth Venue has been in operation for 10 years, actively supporting people aged 11 to 17 years through a range of programs and activities to encourage their personal development and involvement in the community.
“But Council’s team at the Youth Venue have outdone themselves with the program they’ve put together for Youth Week.
“I can’t wait to sample the dishes that will be served up in Singleton’s Greatest Cook-Off, and Obstacool and Singleton’s Amazing Race are great ideas that will have young people getting active.”
NSW Youth Week will be held from April 13 to 22 April and this year’s theme is Unity through Diversity.
“We’ve embraced the theme to create a program that’s all-inclusive for people of all abilities and ages for the entire two weeks of the school holidays,” Mr Linnane said.
“With everything from science and invention to singing and drama on the table, it’s no cliche to say there’s something for everyone.”
What’s on:
- WEEK ONE Tuesday, April 17: Singleton’s Greatest Cook-Off 10am-12.30pm - Can you produce a delicious savoury or sweet dish? Competitive under-aged cooking competition guest-judged by Singleton’s own Mayor, Cr Sue Moore and Council’s General Manager Jason Linanne. In teams of two, use the available ingredients and equipment provided to cook up a storm; and Keep Calm&Cook On 1-3pm – Off the heels of the GREATEST COOK OFF competition, relax and spend the afternoon cooking some simple delicious dishes you can enjoy with friends and family.
- Wednesday, April 18: Obstacool 10am-12pm, followed by free BBQ lunch. Partake in a round of three-legged, egg-and-spoon, and sack racing - or monkey your way through our intense military-inspired assault course. Fun for all the family; and a Dodgeball Tournament 3.30-5.30pm Join a team, grab a ball and throw it quick! Dodgeball gaming for anyone aged 11 to 17 years. Build a team, draw a mascot or come along just for the thrill;
- Thursday, April 19: Singleton’s Amazing Race 10am-1pm Sprint, jog, walk or run – the choice is yours! Follow the clues through a number of unique, Singleton-specific locations on a community-wide trail to victory. Start and finish at Singleton Youth Venue. Registration on the day. Teams of 2-5, team members under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult;
- Friday, April 29: Singleton Sings – workshop 12.30-2pm, performance 3.30-5pm. Join us for Singleton’s BIGGEST singalong! Go from raucous voices to vocal royalty in only a few short hours, with a final performance spectacular at the end; and Youth Disco families & children 2pm-3.30pm, youth 5-6:30pm. End of week celebration for National Youth Week 2018. Experience the nightclub atmosphere at Singleton Youth Venue with two different time slots of celebration featuring music, dancing, finger food and karaoke! (Children under the age of 11 years must have parental supervision during attendance).;
- WEEK TWO Tuesday, April 24 : Condiments Cooking 11am-1pm, Make and bottle your own sauces and spreads. Barbecue, tomato sauce, strawberry or blackcurrant jams available. Then work with our in-house designer to develop a logo for your sauce or spread;
- Wednesday, April 25: STEM Round Robin 11am-1pm, wake up the inventor, creator, mathematician and mad scientist inside yourself. Indulge in a myriad of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths challenges – expect amazing results, and more amazing prizes;
- Thursday, April 26: Play In A Day, workshop 9.30am-4.30pm, performance 4.30pm-5.30pm, from scenes and sketches to a feature-length production, complete with costume, props, lighting and sound – everything you need to take to the stage;
- Friday, April 27: Movie Night 4pm-6.30pm, Singleton Youth Venue goes Hollywood, Buddy up with popcorn, good friends, and a cinematic masterpiece to add a little spice to end the holidays with.