Get Real: Crafting for a Cause

• Thu 10 Jul
  Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Presenters: Herasha Randhir
  

  • $85.00 incl. GST
  Session information

  Sessions

  Thursday workshop

  Thu 10 Jul 09:00 - Thu 10 Jul 16:30

  At Selwyn College, Auckland.
  Register

  Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.

Description

Thursday 10 July 2025: Crafting for a Cause

Today the children will work in the sewing room creating toys for children in foster care.  A representative from Foster Hope will come and talk to the children about foster care and why every child in care needs to believe that their community cares about them.

What to bring

Your lunch, snacks and a drink bottle.

About GetReal - Social and Environmental Awareness for Kids

This programme is a collaboration between Selwyn Community Education and GetReal (for more information contact GetReal at email: nz.getreal@gmail.com or via their website www.getreal.org.nz)

Beat boredom this school holidays while doing something meaningful in our five-day programme to inspire and engage children 8 - 12 years. Get Real provides fun ways for children to understand relevant social topics and enjoy making positive changes in the world and in the lives of others.

Each day - Monday through Friday  - we will focus on a different topic and activity (see below for details). 

The programme runs from 7 July - 11 July 2025 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Places are limited, so book early. Enrolment for individual days is welcomed however preference will be given to those attending several days or the whole week.  If you have any questions, please enquire at the office. In order to create the best experience, the number of participants will be kept to 15 children for most sessions. 

Monday 7 July 2025: Cooking for a Cause

Tuesday 8 July 2025: Growing for a Cause

Wednesday 9 July 2025: Art for a Cause

Thursday 10 July 2025: Crafting for a Cause

Friday 11 July 2025: Drama for a Cause - Bringing it all Together