Y-Squads are groups of like-minded young people who want to try new things and meet new friends.
Over six weekly sessions you will get to engage with a whole range of awesome activities – based on wellbeing and determined by what you are interested in.
It’s all about connecting with wellbeing, strengthening your self-confidence, making friends, having fun, and creating a fearless future!
We have Y-Squads for different groups of young people - newcomers, rainbow youth, girls and those who may have impairments.
The 2023 Y-Squads will run weekly for six weeks - and we’ll have more opportunities in 2024!
They are all completely FREE.
Check out the details below and if you have questions please email Enable JavaScript to view protected content..
Newcomers Squad
A squad for young people from international backgrounds, aged between 12 and 24 years
When: Mondays, 4pm-5.30pm
Where: At the Y (77 Tay St, Invercargill)
Starting: Monday 6 November
Cost: FREE!
Register: Email Enable JavaScript to view protected content. to register today!
Y-Not Squad
A squad for young people who may have impairments
When: Mondays 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: At the Y (mostly, although we will do activities outside the Y)
Starting: Week of October 16
Cost: FREE!
For: Young people with impairments who are aged between 12 and 24 years. (Note, if you are outside of this age range but interested in this concept please still get in touch – we’d love to hear from you).
To register: Contact Robyn Bye at the Y Southland - Enable JavaScript to view protected content.
Girls Squad
A squad for girls aged between 12 and 24 years
When: Tuesdays, 4pm-5.30pm
Where: At the Y
Starting: Thursday 2 November
Cost: FREE!
Register: Email Enable JavaScript to view protected content.to register today!
DiverCity Squad
A squad for young people aged between 12 and 24 years, who are facing life’s challenges and may be on waitlists for other services.
When: Wednesdays, 1pm-2.30pm
Where: At the Y (77 Tay St, Invercargill)
Starting: Wednesday 8 November
Cost: FREE!
Register: Email Enable JavaScript to view protected content. to register today!
Rainbow Squad
A squad for young people within the Rainbow community, aged between 12 and 24 years
When: Wednesdays, 3.30pm-5pm
Where: At Aurora College (but open to any young person who wants to enrol)
Starting: Wednesday 8 November
Cost: FREE!
Register: Email Enable JavaScript to view protected content. to register today!
Girls Squad 2
A squad for girls aged between 12 and 24 years
When: Thursdays, 4pm-5.30pm
Where: At the Y
Starting: Thursday 9 November
Cost: FREE!
Register: Email Enable JavaScript to view protected content.to register today!
Y Squads are funded by the Ministry of Youth Development. They are free programmes designed to connect young people with like-minded peers, with community, with opportunities and with new activities that support you to grow in confidence. They are focused on both physical and mental wellbeing and focus on youth voice - we want to hear what you think, and provide a safe, supported space where you can be YOU!