Top 5 things to do during the lockdown for teens (Week 2)

How are you getting on with the lockdown? We hope you are staying positive and have a strong motivation because we’ve prepared for you another five things that you can do while you are self-isolating.  Check out five activities from the last week here.

1.     Complete a Bingo Challenge. Every week Whanake Youth will be bringing you a fun and active bingo sheet to complete. Some challenges will change from week to week and some may stay the same, but orders will definitely change. So don't be gutted if you don't complete a task you really wanted to, as you may be able to do it the following week. The first person to complete five activities in a row in a week will win a prize Go to Whanake Youth Facebook or Instagram to see more details.

2. Share your vision for Tasman. The Council has identified four main goals (called Priorities) to work towards in the next 10 years and ideas of how to achieve them. Now, this is your chance to let the Council know what do YOU think about those priorities and Council’s plans to achieve them. Take this 3-min survey and be in to win an amazing Bluetooth Speaker Ultimate Ears (prize is available only for young people 12-24).
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTPYouth

 3. Take part in a 1-month challenge and develop a skill or learn something. Convince your friends to join you on this journey. Share your progress and have fun together.

Check out splits and ABS challenges on YouTube.

4. Draw a chalk mural on your street. There should be fewer cars in your neighbourhood so you can reclaim streets back. Start drawing a picture and leave the chalk out there so your neighbours can add bits and pieces.

5. Find out what are the concerns of other young people around the world by watching TEDxTeen .

Share your tips for staying well in self-isolation in the comments. Keep safe and be kind.

Top 5 activities to do in self isolation for young people

The Government has advised us all to stay at home as much as possible, but it doesn’t mean you cannot have an interesting time. We are going to share with you tips and activities that you can still enjoy even at Level 4. 

Here are our first five tips to break away from the boredom over these four weeks:

1. This time may provide a unique opportunity to slow down and think about what you really want to do in your life. Soon you will need to make a difficult choice about your future and many of us usually don’t have enough time to think it through properly. Now it’s your chance. Start with www.careers.govt.nz/. This website provides a good overview of all industries and employment prospects. It will even tell you how much you can expect to be paid.

In addition, have a close look at Industry training organisations (ITOs) as an alternative to polytechs and universities. They provide on-the-job practical training in aviation, construction, marine sales, food industry, plumbing, security and many more. 

The best thing about ITOs is that you can start earning money straight away!
2. Learn something new on an online education platform. There is a variety of online platforms where you can learn science, hobbies and coding. You can access a broad range of free courses through Linda.com. Go to the Tasman District Libraries website and log in using your library card to access e-resources.

If you won’t find what you need, you can also try Coursera, Udemy or even more specialised platforms like www.datacamp.com that teaches data science. 

3. Create something awesome and take part in the “MY STORY” Art Project run by Whanake Youth. Art can be anything that is creative and tells a story through creative expression. This could be for example painting, drawing, writing, poetry, photography, sculpture, weaving, carving, mosaic, tapestry, film, graffiti, ceramics, etc. The most important part is that your piece is telling your story and the public can “listen” to your story by viewing your piece. Go to the Whanake Youth website for more information.

4. Read a book or listen to an audiobook and participate in Rug up & Read. Yes, libraries are closed but you can use Borrow Box an excellent free resource with loads of amazing audio and e-books. You can access this resource and the guideline of Rug up and Read on the Tasman District Library website.

5. Exercise indoors or outdoor. If you want to stay fit inside you can use one of the most popular YouTube fitness channels such as POPSUGAR Fitness or FitnessBlender.

You can also go for a run or a bike ride outside. If you do, make sure to keep a safe 2 m distance from others. 

 Let us know how you go with those tips in the comments.