Napranum, Aurukun and Cooktown residents are invited to celebrate this year’s Queensland PCYC open day with activities in their respective communities. Photo: Supplied.
The Napranum and Aurukun communities are invited to see what their local PCYCs are doing as part of a statewide celebration and open day on Saturday.
Along with 53 other PCYCs across Queensland, the two Cape York clubs will open their doors to residents to learn more about their youth support and development programs.
PCYC Cooktown was also scheduled to hold an event, however, it has been cancelled.
PCYC Napranum relief manager Emma Wallis said the club had a variety of activities planned for the day.
“The PCYC Napranum team will be showcasing a variety of activities, from [our] Club and Culture, youth engagement, cultural arts and crafts, storytelling, and Deadly and Active programs, including volleyball, touch football, dodgeball and T-ball,” she said.
“It will be a great opportunity for community members to visit the centre, engage with our team, get a tour of the facility, and hear about the exciting plans we have for the rest of the year.”
Other than sporting activities, Ms Wallis said the club would showcase some of their social service programs along with fun and food.
“The open day allows the community to see firsthand what [PCYC] Napranum is and what programs and activities it has to offer whilst enjoying a BBQ lunch, ice cream … and face painting for the kids,” she said.
“The Breakfast Club and Youth Support Service teams will also be available to explain what each service offers, and answer any questions community members may have.”
Although the clubs are as varied as the communities they are based in, PCYC Queensland chief executive officer Phil Schultz said they all shared the same mission – building safer, healthier communities through youth development.
“Our open days are a great chance for us to share the PCYC story with the wider community,” Ms Schultz said.
“It’s a fun, colourful family event to round off the school holidays, and it’s also a way to learn about everything we do.”
The Napranum and Aurukun and PCYCs will hold their open days on 6 July.
