The Y Hawke's Bay

16/06/2026

🌟 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE SORTED! 🌟

Looking for a fun, safe, and engaging holiday programme for your tamariki these school holidays?

Y-Kids Holiday Programmes are back from 6–17 July, with exciting activities running across Taradale, Napier, and Hastings!

Over two weeks, children will enjoy:
🐠 National Aquarium adventures
🪨 Rockpool exploration
🎨 Creative arts and crafts
🌿 Māori culture, games, and traditions
🎬 Movie day fun
🍞 Cooking and creative activities
🎉 Games, friendships, and plenty of laughter

Our experienced and caring team provides a safe environment where children can explore, learn, make new friends, and create lasting holiday memories.

📍 Taradale Primary School
📍 Marewa School, Napier
📍 Raureka School, Hastings

⏰ 7:30am – 6:00pm
💲 Full days from $55 | Trip days $65
💰 WINZ subsidies may be available for eligible families

Spaces are limited and some days fill quickly, so get in early to secure your child’s place.

Book now: www.ymcahb.org.nz

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 06 878 3027

We can’t wait to see everyone these holidays! 😊

https://www.ymcahb.org.nz/holiday-programmes/

YMCA Hawke’s Bay’s holiday programmes in Hastings, Napier & Taradale.

16/06/2026

🌟 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE SORTED! 🌟

Looking for a fun, safe, and engaging holiday programme for your tamariki these school holidays?

Y-Kids Holiday Programmes are back with exciting activities running across Taradale, Napier, and Hastings!

Over two weeks, children will enjoy:
🐠 National Aquarium adventures
🪨 Rockpool exploration
🎨 Creative arts and crafts
🎬 Movie day fun
🍞 Cooking and creative activities
🎉 Games, friendships, and plenty of laughter

Our experienced and caring team aimed to provide a safe environment where children can explore, learn, make new friends, and create lasting holiday memories.

📍 Taradale Primary School
📍 Marewa School, Napier
📍 Raureka School, Hastings

⏰ 7:30am – 6:00pm
💲 Full days from $55
💰 WINZ subsidies may be available for eligible families

Spaces are limited and some days fill quickly, so get in early to secure your child’s place.

Book now: www.ymcahb.org.nz

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 06 878 3027

We can’t wait to see everyone these holidays! 😊

https://www.ymcahb.org.nz/holiday-programmes/

YMCA Hawke’s Bay’s holiday programmes in Hastings, Napier & Taradale.

12/06/2026

Y-Kids July Holiday Programme Napier, Marewa School

BOOKINGS NOW LIVE!!!

🎨🫟 Creating 🫟🎨
🌿🌿Exploring🌿🌿
🏀🧩Playing🧩🏀
🍞🍗Feasting🍗🍞

Lots to get up to whether your child loves being outdoors, getting creative, or just having fun with friends – we’ve got something for everyone!

📍 One of three awesome locations across Hawke’s Bay – making it easy for families wherever you are

✅ Safe
✅ Affordable
✅ Packed with fun

📅 6th – 17th July
🕢 7:30am – 6:00pm

Book now today 👉https://www.ymcahb.org.nz/y-kids-napier/

12/06/2026

Y-Kids July Holiday Programme Taradale, Taradale Primary School

BOOKINGS NOW LIVE!!!

🎨🫟 Creating 🫟🎨
🌿🌿Exploring🌿🌿
🏀🧩Playing🧩🏀
🍞🍗Feasting🍗🍞

Lots to get up to whether your child loves being outdoors, getting creative, or just having fun with friends – we’ve got something for everyone!

📍 One of three awesome locations across Hawke’s Bay – making it easy for families wherever you are

✅ Safe
✅ Affordable
✅ Packed with fun

📅 6th – 17th July
🕢 7:30am – 6:00pm

Book now today 👉 https://www.ymcahb.org.nz/y-kids-taradale/

12/06/2026

Y-Kids July Holiday Programme Hastings, Raureka School

BOOKINGS NOW LIVE!!!

🎨🫟 Creating 🫟🎨
🌿🌿Exploring🌿🌿
🏀🧩Playing🧩🏀
🍞🍗Feasting🍗🍞

Lots to get up to whether your child loves being outdoors, getting creative, or just having fun with friends – we’ve got something for everyone!

📍 One of three awesome locations across Hawke’s Bay – making it easy for families wherever you are

✅ Safe
✅ Affordable
✅ Packed with fun

📅 6th – 17th July
🕢 7:30am – 6:00pm

Book now today 👉 https://www.ymcahb.org.nz/y-kids-hastings/

11/06/2026

Big congratulations to our friends at The Y North on this fantastic achievement. A great example of young people making a real difference for our environment. 🌱🏆

07/06/2026

😸Arthur Miller last week! Kids enjoyed playing lots of fun outside games & chill movie time inside as well, looking forward to another great week! 🤩

06/06/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to the YMCA! 🎉

Today we celebrate the founding of the YMCA on 6 June 1844 in London, England, 182 years ago today.

What started as a small movement created by George Williams to support young people moving into the city during the Industrial Revolution has grown into one of the world’s largest youth and community organisations, now operating in more than 100 countries.

From youth development and outdoor education, to health, recreation, childcare and community support, the YMCA has spent nearly two centuries empowering young people and strengthening communities.

Here in Hawke’s Bay, we are proud to continue that legacy through programmes that support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across our region every day.

Thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, partners, supporters and families who continue to be part of the Y story. 💙

26/05/2026

📢 Annual General Meeting – Public Notice

The Y Hawke’s Bay will hold its Annual General Meeting at 6:00pm on Thursday, 25 June 2026.

Join us as we reflect on and celebrate the achievements of the past year, including the presentation of the Annual Report.

If you would like to attend, or would like a copy of the AGM documents, please email [email protected]

More information about The Y Hawke’s Bay can be found here:

YMCA Hawke’s Bay is community focused and offers early childhood education, school holiday programmes, outdoor education, before and after school care, youth programmes, adult learning and volunteer opportunities.

19/05/2026

🌟 Join the Team at The Y Hawke’s Bay 🌟
We currently have a number of amazing opportunities available across our growing programmes and services:

🏕️ Casual Outdoor Instructors – Outdoor Adventure Hub
The Y Hawke’s Bay is looking for energetic, reliable and passionate Casual Outdoor Instructors to join our growing Outdoor Adventure Hub team

🎨 Part-Time Y-Kids Programme Assistant
We are looking for a fun, energetic and reliable Programme Assistant to support our Y-Kids OSCAR After School Care programmes.

💬 Youth Development Programme Assistant
The Y Hawke’s Bay is looking for passionate, motivated and community-minded people to join our Youth Development team supporting rangatahi across Hawke’s Bay.

Come join an organisation making a positive difference in our community every day 💙

https://www.ymcahb.org.nz/join-the-team/