The best way any local business can support the Y is be our customer.
Subsidise a low-decile school to attend a camp at either Y Wainui Park or Y Arthur’s Pass Outdoor Education Centre
The Y aims to ensure that all schools can access school camp experiences – however, for many schools the cost to attend or do the more adventurous activities can be prohibitive.
We provide subsidised and even ‘free’ camps for low-decile schools thanks to generous donations from individuals and businesses. On average the cost to the Y of delivering a safe, educational and FUN school camp is $180 per child (excluding transport).
If you or your company would like to sponsor a school camp we will ensure the funds are spent on reducing costs for those schools who are decile 3 or below. If you want to nominate a particular school in Canterbury for your support to go towards you can do that too.
Contact the COO if you would like to make a contribution.
We are always looking for corporate support for our three primary events – either in relation to sponsorship, donations, or support ‘in kind’ such as advertising/prizes/volunteers.
Y Factor – September/October
The Y Factor has been running since 2012, offering a platform for talented young people to perform in public, whist having the opportunity to win some large cash prizes to help them on their artistic journey. MORE INFORMATION
Y Charity Golf Tournament – November
Held at the Weedons Country Club since 2012, this charity tournament is supporting our cause of building strong people, strong families and strong communities. You can trust that your support, your dollar and your patronage at this event will make a long lasting, meaningful difference for many young people involved in our programmes. MORE INFORMATION
The Y offers a wide range of recreational and educational programmes for children, young people and adults with disabilities.
Basketball & Gymnastics
After school recreational term programmes run at the YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre. Gymnastics caters for preschoolers through to 10 years. Basketball offers skills programmes for 5-16 year olds.
Climbing & Archery
After school recreation term programmes run at the YMCA Adventure Centre. Several different climbing programmes are offered at Clip ‘n Climb and on the main climbing wall, as well as archery in our Alpine Lodge room.
Thursday Club
Our recreational club for adults with disabilities meets every Thursday in term time to experience the best of what life has to offer!
Contact the COO if you would like to make a contribution.
Every dollar we don’t spend on professional services is a dollar we can instead spend on supporting the community we all share. We are also keen to hear from anyone in relation to service in the capacity of advice or governance.
Contact the CEO if you would like to discuss further.
Our equipment bill each year is in the hundreds of thousands – and ranges from gym equipment, to climbing and outdoor equipment, to vehicles and more.
From as little as $20 for a basketball, to $800 for a kayak, to $5,000 for climbing holds, to $15,000 for a piece of gym equipment, to $30,000 for a van – there are many options.
Contact the COO if you would like to make a contribution.
In particular for our camp facilities, we always have a long list on the go of things we would like to improve or enhance “when we have the money.”
Significant donations or contributions are always acknowledged in the buildings/facilities in question.
Please contact the CEO if you would like to discuss further.
