BLUESTAR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The PCYC BlueStar program provides leadership training and development pathways for young people (aged 15-19), involving participants in the decision making of PCYC and rewarding young people who continue to make contributions to their community.

At the heart of the nine month program are the values of fun and friendship championed by the Star values of citizenship, commitment, respect, resilience and integrity.

Piloted in 2005 with the generous support of Sydney Motorways Drive for Charity, this unique program involves participants completing the following components:

* Three camps focusing on PCYC Values, Leadership Training and Safety Training;

* Using the knowledge gained to plan and implement a Club-based project at their local PCYC

* Completion of a Certificate II in Community Recreation;

* The chance to complete the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award;

* Participation in a Franklin Covey 'Seven Habits for Highly Effective Teens' workshop; and

* Participation as members of the PCYC's State Youth Forum at the Annual Conference.

The PCYC BlueStar program gives young people the opportunity to make a fresh start and develop themselves as citizens and community leaders in a best practice youth development program.

What are you waiting for?

Download an Application Form today after viewing the Application Brochure.

"It was great - a once in a lifetime chance to have fun and make friends with young people from really different places"

Van Khai Ngo, PCYC Bankstown

"It's a fantastic opportunity and you feel like you are giving something back to the community"

Sianne Bennett, PCYC Lake Illawarra

BlueStar is also seeking sponsorship to assist with the ongoing success of the program.  If you are intested please contact James Leitch on (02) 9625-9111.