Active In-Betweens - kids free after school program

Active In-Betweens is a free weekly after-school activity for kids aged 8 - 12 run by Healthy Cities Illawarra!

Each week is different theme with focus on nutrition, movement and social connection with sessions such as cooking, bubble soccer, scavenger hunts and guest facilitators and outings. Children learn about active living and healthy eating among other skills which contribute to good health, resilience and positive self-esteem.

It's free and food is provided.

Active in-Betweens provides opportunities for children to:

• Increase physical activity levels, especially in outdoor natural environments.
• Improve knowledge of and engagement with healthy eating practices.
• Strengthen social and community connections.
• Enhance emotional resilience and leadership skills.
• Promote long-term health and well-being outcomes for individuals and communities.

Active in-Betweens are currently run at the following locations across Wollongong:

• Monday 3-4.30pm Albion Park Rail Community Centre
• Monday 3-4.30pm Koonawarra Community Centre
• Tuesday 3-4.30pm Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre
• Wednesday 3-4.30pm Bundaleer Community Centre, Warrawong
• Thursday 3.4.30pm Warilla Neighbourhood Centre

To register your child click here

“It’s a safe place for kids to go, enjoy being themselves, and feel free from judgment. My children love being involved, it gives them insight into many different opportunities and skills they may not have experienced before.” Parent, Bellambi AIB

For more information check out the website or email Michelle@healthycities.org.au