The latest group of the New Zealand Defence Force’s Limited Service Volunteers march out at Tretham Army Camp. The young men and women are supported by a Challenge 2000 social worker and a number of other Challenge staff.
Come along to see some inspiring young New Zealanders achieve great things.
Challenge 2000 will be running a camp for participants of the current Odyssey Programme. The weekend will be filled with plenty of fun and excitement as well as an opportunity to learn about leadership and experience personal growth.
Where: Forest Lakes
When: Departs Challenge Youth and Family Centre Friday 7pm.
Cost: $60
Johnsonville Freemasons are supporting Challenge 2000 through their annual longest morning tea. The Johnsonville Masons are opening up their doors to the general public. All gold coin donations go to Challenge 2000 – a great cause.
Date: 30 July
Time: From 10am
Place: Masonic Lodge, 25 Phillip Street, Johnsonville.
Linden Community Centre Holiday Sports Day, available for 16 participants. From 0930am – 4:30pm.
Call Challenge 2000 youth and family centre for more information 477 0338. Cost $5.
Newlands Community Centre Holiday Adventure Day, available for 16 participants. From 0930am – 4:30pm.
Call Challenge 2000 youth and family centre for more information and to register 477 0338. Cost $5.
Linden Community Centre Holiday Adventure Day, available for 16 participants. From 0930am – 4:30pm.
Call Challenge 2000 youth and family centre for more information 477 0338. Cost $5.
Newlands Community Centre Holiday Sports Day, available for 16 participants. From 0930am – 4:30pm.
Call Challenge 2000 youth and family centre to register 477 0338. Cost $5.
This year Challenge 2000 is running the exciting “Odyssey” adventure! – an exciting leadership and personal development programme for students aged 14-17 on Sunday nights 7-9pm. Odyssey is ideal for those who wish to achieve and develop themselves in all aspects of their life this year.
Odyssey is facilitated by experienced and trained Challenge 2000 leaders who have a passion for young people and justice. The programme includes a snow trip and a leadership weekend camp. 
There is also a sacramental aspect for those young people who may wish to receive a sacrament that they have missed out on. A one-stop shop so to speak!! It is a great opportunity!
Graduation was Sunday 14 August 6pm at Ss Peter and Paul JOhnsonville. Thank you to those that joined us in congratulating the graduates!
Challenge 2000 continues to focus on employment preparation and placement. Work is good for a young person and we believe that sustained employment can greatly enrich a young life.
Over the last six months we have been particularly focused on this area with support from the Ministry of Social Development.
Challenge provides individual training, as well as group work and work experience. We are very interested in hearing from employers that are looking for motivated, work ready young talent.
If you have vacancies, please contact Bridget M or James on 477 6827 or send us and email at challenge2000@xtra.co.nz
Which US President gave the Gettysburg Address?
Although we call them Rome, Naples and Florence what do Italians call these cities?
How many Labour governments have there been in New Zealand?
Do you know the answers?
These questions are just a taste of the brain benders that 18 teams battled over on Sunday 29 May at the Johnsonville Community Centre. The team that out smarted everyone was from United Future, congratulations to Peter Dunne and his team of very clever quiz goers.
Our host for the evening was Tim Duckworth SM who thoroughly tested the knowledge of our teams with 8 rounds of questions. Thank you Tim for hosting such a great night.
We had some great raffles thanks to prizes donated by a range of business friends. Our major prizes included weekends away to outstanding locations including the Raumati Sands Resort and the Beltroad Seaside Holiday Park. Other generous prizes were donated by the below Johnsonville businesses:
Motor Doctors, Video Ezy, Autostop, Burgerfuel, Muffin Break, Bella Bloom, Tulsi, Civic Video, Super Liquor Johnsonville, Progressive Enterprises, Johnsonville Medicentre, Pure Hairdressing, Wendy’s, Remax Real Estate, Cellar Room, Tommy’s Real Estate.
Most of all thank you to all those that joined in on the night. Thankyou, thank you, we could not do it without you.