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Woolston Development Project

To provide recreation programmes for children, women and families.

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The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides safe recreational/social/educational opportunities for children, women and families.

For all enrolments & enquires please contact Bev Adams, Manager on 389 4448.

ASP & The DEPO After School Programmes

ASP – For New Entrants to 10 year olds
The Depo – For 10 -13 year olds.
Mon-Fri 3.00-5.30pm during school term.
The ASP and DEPO are based at the Woolston Development Project hall, 497 Ferry Rd.
Cost $17 per day per child. OSCAR subsidies may apply for parents in work or study.
Activities for ASP include: arts, crafts, sports, games, walks, discos.
Activities for The DEPO include: arts, crafts, sports, games, swimming, outings, active involvement in supporting local community and incentive programmes.
Afternoon snacks are provided. Contact: Bev for enrolments on 389 4448.

Holiday Programmes

For 5 – 13 year olds.
Mon-Fri 8.00-5.30pm during the school holidays.
Based at the Woolston Development Project hall, 497 Ferry Rd.
Cost: $32 per day per child to 3.30pm. $42 per day per child to 5.30pm OSCAR subsidies may apply for parents in work or study.
Activities will include: arts, crafts, sports, games, walks and 3 outings per week. Contact: Bev for enrolments on 389 4448.

Top Team Gear for Hire

Available to hire for reasonable rates. Games include: Giant Jenga, Cargo Net, Giant Grass Skis, Sack Race, Obstacle Course, Water Slides & tug of War.
Contact: Rachel on 389 4448 for a complete inventory of gear & to book your event.

Family Events

Three times per year for families involved in the WDP service.
It’s a great opportunity for parents and children to have fun together.
Contact: Co-ordinator: Gaylene on 389 5148 or 020 40 35 69 64

Women’s Social Support Group

This group of women meet on a Wed during the school term from 9.45am – 12 noon. Cost $5-$10 depending on activity.
Activities include Arts & Crafts and Bus trips out on alternate weeks.
Contact: Facilitator: Bev on 389 4448

Youth Volunteer Programme

For Year 10-13 students
Places available for work experience on childcare programmes after school and during school holidays. One volunteer place per programme per day.
Based at the Woolston Development Project hall, 497 Ferry Rd.
Ongoing relevant training provided.
Tasks include domestic duties, participation in activites and providing support for children attending programmes
For enrolment information, please contact Bev or Rachel on 389 4448

Family Support Service

This is a free home based service for local families.
Our Family Support Worker (FSW) works with women, children and families providing support and information on general parenting skills, child routines, Behaviour Management Strategies, Financial Management, support at meetings with Work and Income, schools, police etc. and can make referrals to other services.
For the Family Support Worker Contact: Gaylene on 389 5148 or txt 020 40 35 69 64

Contact us

497 Ferry Road,
Woolston,
Christchurch 8023
Manager: Bev Adams 03 389 44 48 Cell 021 02 78 90 91
Monday to Friday (Term Time)
ASP & DEPO Programme hours 3 - 5.30pm
Holiday Programme hours 8.00am - 5.30pm
Office Hrs Mon - Fri 11am - 5.00pm.

About WDP

The Woolston Development Project (WDP) which began in 1987 is a non-profit community organisation which provides recreation programmes for children women and families.
Contact: Bev, the Manager on 389 4448 for enrolments and all enquires.

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