How to Stay Healthy Over the School Holidays

Holidays can be challenging. Without routine, it's still important to stay healthy and look after yourself.

For some young people, this time of year can be challenging. It can feel as though you've been taken away from your usual routine of studies or work and you may not get to see your friends, teachers or workmates as often as you would like to. This can leave you feeling bored, unsupported, upset and sometimes anxious. It’s important to stay healthy and look after yourself. Some ways to help you do this are:

Organise and explore
List places you want to visit and things you want to do. 

Creative projects
Get your creative juices flowing! Revamp your bedroom or create an art piece. Invite a friend over or ask a parent to help.

Get active
Get out on a local oval and kick a footy with mates, check out the local skate park or go for walks.

Volunteer
Give back to the community and gain some great experience

Busy kids are happy kids!

The Gold Coast Youth Hubs offer a range of free school holiday activities for young people aged 12-17 years.

The programs provide a safe space to enjoy the school holidays and meet new friends, while giving parents peace of mind that their child is being looked after in a supported environment.

All programs are device-free in favour of hands-on activities.

Activities include:

• cooking classes
• art workshops
• sporting games including dodge ball, swimming, soccer
• movies
• craft activities.

The purpose of these activities is to help young people:

• Create friendships and meet new people
• Spend time in a safe and supported space
• Provide an opportunity to learn new skills
• Create a memorable and enjoyable holiday experience

Please see below for activity schedule.