Living in Alice

Youth Programs

Pro­grams that sup­port, empow­er and ele­vate the young peo­ple of Alice Springs. 

Alice Springs Town Coun­cil acknowl­edges the diverse skills, inter­ests and needs of young peo­ple who live, work or study in our munic­i­pal­i­ty. We know that young peo­ple enjoy oppor­tu­ni­ties to devel­op their skills, engage with and make pos­i­tive con­tri­bu­tions to their com­mu­ni­ty and express them­selves. Our Youth Pro­grams wish to hon­our this in the way we design, plan and imple­ment pro­grams for young peo­ple. We enjoy deliv­er­ing both reg­u­lar annu­al and var­ied taster pro­grams to sup­port young peo­ple’s mixed inter­ests which change, grow and devel­op as they do. Our pro­grams are focused towards young peo­ple aged 12 to 25.

Our reg­u­lar pro­grams include the Phoney Film Fes­ti­val, Youth Recy­cled Art Prize, and Youth Skate Work­shops. What’s on can be seen below and reg­is­ter for a work­shop here

Got an idea or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you! Con­tact us to have a chat on 8950 0547, or email ydo@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au.



Sum­mer School Hol­i­days in Alice Springs

Get ready for an awe­some Sum­mer School Hol­i­days with Alice Springs Town Council!

Book­ings

The fol­low­ing activ­i­ties require book­ing, head to the Alice Springs Town Coun­cil Eventbrite page to book!

Reg­is­ter Here for Free Roller Skating

Reg­is­ter Here for Free Laser Tag

Youth Organ­i­sa­tions Cin­e­ma Screening

  • School Hol­i­day Free Screen­ing- Red One
  • School Hol­i­day Free Screen­ing- Wicked
  • School Hol­i­day Free Screen­ing- Moana 2
  • School Hol­i­day Free Screen­ing- Mufasa
  • School Hol­i­day Free Screen­ing- Son­ic 3
  • School Hol­i­day Free Screen­ing- Mon­ster Summer

Library Activ­i­ties

  • Robot­ics Work­shop (Ages 10+) @ the Library
  • High Fly­ers: Drones Work­shop (Ages 10+) @ the Library
  • Vir­tu­al Real­i­ty @ the Library
  • Cre­ative Col­lag­ing @ the Library
  • Card­board Cub­bies with Make­do Tools

Pro­gram booklet

See each week’s timetable below or down­load the whole pro­gram here: 202425 Sum­mer School Holidays

Program Details

Roller Skating & Laser Tag*

@ Alice Springs Convention Centre | Pop-up roller skating rink plus laser tag fun! Book roller skating and laser tag online now! (All ages)

Unleash Creativity*

@ Central Craft | Free Arts and crafts activities and facilitated workshops. Art and craft supplies provided | 8952 4417 (Ages 8+)

Fitness & Squash w. Better Bodies

@ Squash Centre, 13 Gap Rd | Use squash sport training and mentoring to increase social skills, self esteem and health. (Ages 6+)

Community Cook up

@ ASALC, 10 Speed St | Cooking program to address food insecurity. 0448 250 231 (All ages)

Made by ME: Ceramics

@ The Creative Space, Page 27 Laneway | Specialised art and education program - learn skills like glazing and firing ceramics. 0412 053 550 (Ages 10-17)

ASTC Youth Zone

@ Alice Plaza, 36 Todd Mall | Come and chill with us at the Alice Springs Town Council Youth Zone located in Alice Plaza. Watch a movie, play a game of table tennis or do some arts and crafts. Contact: 0419 777 689

Rockwall Climbing & Y-Space Hub

@ the Y, 71 Sadadeen Rd | This activity aims to enhance young people’s problem-solving skills while also promote communication, patience and resilience. 8952 5666 (Ages 10-17)

Late Night Drop-In @ the GAP

@ The Gap Youth & Community Centre, 91-93 Gap Road | Drop in, 8 ball, computer room, music, 3x3 basketball, girls room, movies, food, Xbox | 0418 910 830 (Ages 10-17)

Ten-Pin Bowling

@ The Dust Bowl, 29 Gap Rd | Strike it big at the Dust Bowl lock in. Food provided! 8950 0565

Programs @ the Gap

@ The Gap Youth & Community Centre, 91-93 Gap Road | Come along to The Gap for a full holidays’ worth of different fun activities! | 8952 3927 (Ages 10-17)

Preschool Story Time

@ Alice Springs Public Library | Build early literacy skills in chil­dren with a wide selection of pic­ture books and songs in our fun, interactive sto­ry telling ses­sions.

Music & Movement

@ Alice Springs Public Library | Get ready to groove and move at your Library’s Music and Movement pro­gram! Join us for a live­ly ses­sion filled with music, rhythm and fun.

Baby Rhyme Time

@ Alice Springs Public Library | Songs, rhymes, sto­ries and play are a won­der­ful way to develop a love of lan­guage. This ses­sion is designed to be inter­ac­tive, sup­porting fun and social pre-liter­a­­cy edu­ca­tion.

Brown Street Activities

@ 3 Brown Street, Tangentyere Council | Drop in to 3 Brown St for a whole range of activities all holidays! | 8951 4222 (Ages 10-17)

3x3 Basketball

@ Yipirinya School, Lot 7399 Lovegrove Drive, Araluen | Join Hoopers Hopes for a game of 3x3 and good vibes. | 8950 0565 (Ages 10-17)

Christmas Craft

@ the Library | Join us for festive creative fun at the Library! Make something new every day. 8950 0555 (Ages 3+)

Robotics Workshop*

@ the Library | Learn to build a robot using lego, then program it to navigate a course! 8950 0555 (Ages 10+)

Youth Art @ the Library

@ the Library | Calling young artists! Explore different techniques and create your own masterpieces. All materials provided. | 8950 0555 (Ages 10+)

Circus Skills

@Alice Springs Town Council Lawns | Come and try circus tricks! 8950 0555 (Ages 10+)

Teen Fit

@ the Y, 71 Sadadeen Rd | Activities to keep moving, build strength and fitness: Bodyattack, Bodybalance, Bodystep, Core and Zumba. 8952 5666 (Ages 12-17)

Movie Making

@ Multiple Locations | On-location filming to make your own movies! 8950 0565 (All ages)

Cardboard Cubbies*

@ the Library | All equipment provided to build carboard creations! | 8950 0555 (Ages 4+)

Virtual Reality*

@ the Library | Providing a safe, fun space for young people to engage with emerging technology - including virtual reality. 8950 0555 (Ages 5+)

Bikes Mwerre

@ Various locations | Bike activities and other riding skill developments. 0424 292 244 (All ages)

Skate Workshop

@ Skate Park, 14 Speed St | Come & Try skating and BMX workshops. Snacks, givaways, music. Gender inclusive, all equipment provided. | 0419 777 689

Cultural Activities & Multisport w Blakdoll Sports

@ASALC, 10 Speed St | Fun with sports and cultural activities w Blakdoll Sports - have a kick of the footy, hit of the softball and a game of soccer. (Ages 10+)

Cultural Activities & Multisport w BeMe Movement

@ Sadadeen Primary School Oval (All ages)

Cultural Activites w Young Yarning

@ Multiple Locations | Cultural activities outside with choice of heading indoors if needed. 8950 0565 (All ages)

Music w Young Yarning

@ Youth Zone, Alice Plaza | Hang out at Alice Plaza and make some music | 8950 0565 (All ages)

High Flyers: Drones*

@the Library | Fly a mini-drone, practice launching and zooming around - and of course, learn about drone safety. 8950 0555 (All ages)

Wet Wednesdays

@ Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre | Free entry to the pool, BBQ, waterslides, inflatables and more! 8950 0565

Tennis Family Fun Day

@5 Traeger Avenue, The Gap | Free Entry! 0477 030 423 (All ages)

Youth Organisations Cinema Screening*

@ Alice Springs Cinema | Relax and watch a movie at the Cinema! 8950 0565 (All ages)

Holidays w Tennis Alice Springs

@Tennis Alice Springs, 5 Traeger Ave | On and off-site activities: tennis, basketball, swimming, cricket, soccer, indoor movies & board games. 0477 030 423

Holiday Tennis Program & Launch Pad

@Tennis Alice Springs, 5 Traeger Ave | Play tennis, have fun and learn new skills. 0477 030 423. Tennis Program: (Ages 6-16), Launch Pad: (Ages 3-5)

  • Booking Required

ASTC are look­ing for facil­i­ta­tors for our 2025 After School Activities!

If you’ve been con­sid­er­ing start­ing your own after-school pro­gram for Term 1, 2025, now is the per­fect time to take that step. Whether you’re a sole trad­er, an organ­i­sa­tion, or run­ning a busi­ness, we want to hear from you and what you have to offer!

We are here to help you turn your ideas into real­i­ty by pro­vid­ing the sup­port you need to bring your vision to life. If you would like to meet with our Youth Team just give ASTC a call on 08 8950 0500.

Don’t hes­i­tate — fill out our Expres­sion of Inter­est form today! 

Reg­is­tra­tions close on the 10 Jan­u­ary 2025!

Click here to register!


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  1. Summer School Holidays

    Date:
    Dec 13th - Jan 26th 2025
    Type:
    Youth

    It is with great excitement for Alice Springs Town Council to share the annual Summer School Holiday Program activities program for 2024-25!...

    Summer School Holidays

    Dec 13th - Jan 26th 2025

    It is with great excitement for Alice Springs Town Council to share the annual Summer School Holiday Program activities program for 2024-25!


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