Our
Projects
Our main objectives include:
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To assist in the positive development of a youth community and to be committed to supporting and nurturing the needs of individuals.
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To provide events and facilities for young people, particularly in the Sumner/Redcliffs/Mt Pleasant area, which are relevant to their needs.
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To link in with interested community groups.
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To build healthy relationships with and between our community’s youth.
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To ensure that all work of the Trust is accountable and transparent in nature.
Fuse Youth Centre
Every Thursday & Friday our doors open in the Sumner Community Centre. We provide a fun and interactive space for rangatahi to hang after school. Please enrol here. Enrolment options include; daily rates of $12.50, OR sign up for the whole term $150 for 2 days a week or $100 for 1 day a week.
https://events.humanitix.com/term-1-fuse-sign-up
Details:
Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm
Friday 3:30 - 5:30pm
Upstairs in Matuku Takotako (Sumner Community Centre)
In School Work
One of our core projects is in school youth work & mentoring at Sumner Primary & Redcliffs Te Rae Kura.
Our in school visits are designed to engage with the young people of our community by being present in the local schools during lunch breaks and providing activities and offering support to staff where it is needed.We are now running a leadership programme after lunch for selected Yr 7&8 youth. Our youth workers take on a special role as our mentors connect with students, offering a safe space for students to share, learn, and grow. Our visits go beyond just “playing games”, they inspire confidence, build resilience, develop leadership skills and help young minds navigate the challenges of school and life.
Lightswitch
Lightswitch is an initiative to provide free counselling for children aged 5 - 18 in the Sumner-Redcliffs community. It was started by Sumner-Redcliffs Anglican Church in July 2020, when it became apparent that there was a need to help local children and young people who were struggling with their mental health.
Since then Hazel has been counselling at Te Raekura Redcliffs School one day a week. We have recently been able to place another counsellor (Olivia from Headups wellbeing) at Sumner School and hope to continue that service, if funding allows.
The project is currently operating independently of Shoreline Youth Trust until further funding is acquired.
Holiday Programme
Currently on hold for Term 1 2026.
Each year we run 8 weeks of holiday programmes.
These are tailored specifically for intermediate aged young people (years 6-9). We provide a range of incredible activities that keep your youth engaged, active and inspired.
Each day we do a paid activity and a mission somewhere in Ōtautahi.
PRICES:
Cost $50 inc GST per day or $210 inc GST for one full week.
(can be paid by cash, cheque or bank transfer)
Places are limited and fill up quickly so make sure you get in quick!!
PLEASE NOTE:
We can no longer do last minute registrations. There is now a cut off date one week prior to the programme beginning. If you miss this deadline, we are unlikely to be able to accept your child due to limited van seats.
Doors open at 8:30am and pick up is 3:00pm from 25 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner.
If you’d like your child to sign themselves out, please let one of our staff know and tick this agreement in your registration form.
Spots are limited on our holiday programmes. If you’re keen to sign your child up, you’ll need to get in quick!
We are fully approved by MSD and OSCAR. This means that you may be eligible for a subsidy. To find out more go to: www.workandincome.govt.nz
Bank Account Details:
Shoreline Youth Trust
03 – 1599 – 0405788 – 001
Please don’t hesitate to email us with any questions in regards to our future holiday programmes. We love hearing from you and getting your input.
