Weekend Activities

Step Ahead has begun offering some weekend activities – please see below for more info, and remember to book as these are quickly becoming popular!

Recent Weekend Events

Laptops

The 14-inch Acer Swift offered by Project Connect contains a 256GB SSD drive, 8GB memory and runs Windows 11

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Surfing

Surfing is magical for mental health and overall wellbeing. The benefits are immense and we guarantee you will walk away at the end of every session feeling good.

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Aqualand Inflatable Water Park

Young Adults – Aqualand Inflatable Water Park – Wednesday 22nd February – Please bring togs and towel, life vest will be provided. You must be able to swim as the floats are in 1 – 5 metre water

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Castle Hill & Cave Stream Exploration Day

Young Adults – Castle Hill & Cave Stream Exploration Day – Friday 9th December – bring lunch / water / sunscreen. If caving bring a change of clothes that will get wet (thermals & fleeces are perfect), walking shoes that will get wet and a torch

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Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting – November 8th – is about getting outside, into nature, engaging your senses. We will head off for a short tramp around Godley heads walkway , pick a nice spot with a view then sit down to paint & chat.

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Snow Play Day

Come frolic in the mountains, take in the wintery views, play in the snow – Snow angels encouraged – Optional chairlift ($10). September 15th, departing Stanmore @9:15am, Puriri @9:30am

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Campfire On The Beach

Evening out building a campfire on the beach, sharing a meal, and chatting under the stars. May 26th, $4.50, departing Stanmore Road 4pm

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Beach Day

31st March 11.30am – Depart Stanmore Road. Bring your lunch and togs for an afternoon of games, swimming, relaxing and connection at Corsair Bay.

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Affirmations Art

We will make artwork from favourite quotes & whakataukī then frame them to take home. 29th April 1:30pm, Stanmore Road

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Opening Event

Opening Event

Are you 18 – 35? Experiencing mental health issues? Come along for a night of live music, yummy food and connection. Thursday Feb 24th, 5pm to 8pm, 167 Stanmore Road

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Mary’s Story

Mary’s Story

Mary first heard about Step Ahead in October 2019 from her sister who had always enjoyed coming along. Mary decided to give it a go and came for a look around.

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Cam’s Story

Cam’s Story

Cameron visited Step Ahead in February 2020 but it took him another three months to start to come along to Step Ahead.

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Art exhibition

The annual Step Ahead art exhibition showcases the artistic works created by members throughout the year, and it is always a highlight of our programme.

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