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
Complaints Policy
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Laptops
The 14-inch Acer Swift offered by Project Connect contains a 256GB SSD drive, 8GB memory and runs Windows 11
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.
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
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
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.
Bubble Soccer
Bubble Soccer – Thursday 13th October – Leaving Stanmore at 1pm – $10
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
Intro to Turanga Library & their Maker Space
Introduction to what Turanga library has available in their Maker Space. August 18th 9:30 Depart Puriri. Learn about 3D Printers, how to use them & other interesting creative facilities available to you
He Puna Taimoana – New Brighton Hot Pools
$5. Thursday 30th June. Departing Stanmore Road 5pm. Come and watch the sun go down over the ocean, whilst soaking, relaxing and connecting over good chats in the hot pools.
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
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.
Affirmations Art
We will make artwork from favourite quotes & whakataukī then frame them to take home. 29th April 1:30pm, Stanmore Road
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
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.
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.
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.
Weka Pass Railway
Weka Pass Railway, Sunday 20th June, leaving Stanmore and Puriri at 10am, $15 tickets to be paid by May 30th
Outdoor Movie Night
Outdoor Movie Night, Saturday April the 10th, 6:45pm
Eats and Beats
Eats and Beats, Saturday March the 13th, 4pm to 8pm


