Summer samplers

Summer is here and with it come hundreds of activities for children, youth and families in the famously popular annual HKFYG Summer Youth Programme.

Leave No Trace

Date 29 June to 13 July 2021

Venue/ organizers HKFYG Jockey Club Shaukiwan Youth SPOT

Activities During the pandemic everyone has discovered the joy of hiking, camping and water sports but at the same time, a great deal of rubbish has been found scattered in the countryside. Following the principle of “Leave No Trace” to protect the environment, this programme teaches participants about their responsibility to leave nature unharmed and protect Hong Kong’s beautiful wild countryside.

Fees $200/$230 (members / non members)

For 16-29-year-olds

Contact Mr Kwong Tel 2885 9353

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Ready Player One e-sports

Venue/ organizers HKFYG Jockey Club Tseung Kwan O Youth SPOT

Date 23 July to 27 August 2021

Activities An invitation to young people who are passionate about e-sports. This programme offers an introduction to working in the industry taught by professional instructors and is suitable for all secondary students. Esports viewers are approximately 85% male and 15% female but female gamers have also played professionally.

Fees $300/ $330 (members / non members)

For 12-18-year-olds

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Contact Mr Chan Tel 2623 3121

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Tai Po Youth SPOT: uTheatre

Venue HKFYG Tai Po Youth SPOT

Date 27 July to 19 August (every Tuesday and Thursday)

Activities Interesting theatre games can help young people gain confidence and feel relaxed. There are at least 20 informal drama activities in this programme which encourages all participants to interact with one another. The perfect way to break the ice and engage people of all ages, just for fun.

Fees $800/$830 (members / non members)

For 15-24-year-olds

Contact Ms Chung Tel 2656 3257

6th Uncovered Secrets of Applied Science

Date 20 July to 12 August 2021 (every Tuesday and Thursday)

Venue HKFYG LOHAS Youth SPOT

Activities This certificate programme is taught by Dr Zhou Zhaoting, a lecturer at the Hong Kong Institute of Psychology, and his team. It explores interesting scientific facts of daily life and shows how to understand science better by doing experiments. Insect behaviour, nanotechnology, how to make biodiesel, PM2.5, DNA gene extraction technology and superfood nutrition are just some of the topics.

Fees $1,450 / $1,480 (members / non members)

For 9-16-year-olds

Contact Mr Leung Tel 2702 2202

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JM_Maker: Make it Possible

Date 31 July 2021

Venue/ organizer HKFYG Jockey Club Jat Min Youth SPOT

Activities Everyone can be an artist and even environmental protection can be artistic! With tutors as guides, this activity shows participants how recycled clothing, combined other material, can be transformed into unique creations. Furnishings, lighting and other practical items can all be made while reducing waste and caring for the environment.

Fees $300/$330 (members / non members)

For 14-30-year-olds

Contact Ms Tse Tel 26470744

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Full details and registration at easymember.hk/eportal/program/main.aspx?