PCYC Bundaberg manager Emily Prange is ready to share with the region just what continues to make it such a wonderful place, building safer, healthier communities through youth development for the club’s open day
Bundaberg is one of 56 clubs across the state to open their doors for the annual PCYC Open Day on 6 July.
It is a chance to access everything in the club for free, find out more about the programs offered by PCYC Queensland, test your inner athlete with their gym and fitness teams, try out some of their junior gymnastics activities, win prizes and simply enjoy some family fun.
Emily said, whether a long-time member or new to the community, everyone was welcome to experience the joy and excitement planned as part of the PCYC Open Day.
“It is a wonderful opportunity to meet our team and get to know the friendly faces behind PCYC Bundaberg and learn about our programs,” she said.
“PCYC Bundaberg offers a range of activities for youth, all the way up to the more mature and is home to a state-of-the-art gymnastics centre offering recreational and competitive gymnastics, plus on the day we will have karate demonstrations and people will also have the opportunity to visit our fitness classes and also be a part of one of our fitness challenges.
“Our police liaison officer will also be showcasing introduction to boxing classes, you can witness our offerings of basketball, soccer and more and the day will also include all the fun of face painting and a delicious sausage sizzle.
“Because we are a not-for-profit organisation, everything goes back into our very important social outreach programs and we continue to find just what a difference it makes to our community to have the police liaison officer available and help young people feel like they have a place where they are safe, included and really a part of plenty of interesting activities.”
PCYC Queensland chief executive officer Phil Schultz said open days were always a popular, feel-good event where fun meets purpose.
“Our open days are a great chance for us to share the PCYC story with the wider community,” he said.
“It’s a fun, colourful family event to round off the school holidays, and it’s also a way to learn about everything we do.
“So many people have a touchpoint with PCYC, whether that’s through the gym, boxing, gymnastics or our OSHC services – and this is a chance for everyone to learn about the breadth of our programs, and how we use our funding to support young people.”
That support comes via programs like Braking the Cycle, PCYC’s Emergency Service Cadets, After Dark, the State Youth Leadership Program – and countless more.
About PCYC Queensland:
PCYC Queensland is an award-winning charity providing youth and community programs, services and facilities.
Their staff and volunteers have been working with the Queensland Police Service to meet local community needs since 1948.
PCYC Queensland provides a safe place for over 96,000 members through our 56 clubs and play a vital role in the lives of more than 50,000 young people each year to have positive experiences, get involved in a range of sports and activities, and benefit from great mentors and community leaders including our serving police officers.
