Move It Programme is back for Term 2

The Charters Towers Move It Programme is back for Term 2 commencing Tuesday 24 May.

The free after-school youth-based activity programme is designed to help children develop their skills and abilities while also promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Councillor Kate Hastie, whose portfolio includes Sport and Recreation, said the programme for this term will focus on archery, suitable for students aged between 10 & 14 years old.

“In recent years, the Move It Programme has seen a great turn out of school aged children learning new skills and experiencing new challenges.

“This term the children will learn the art of archery every Tuesday and Thursday at the PCYC with afternoon tea supplied,” she said.

Charters Towers Regional Council runs the program in partnership with PCYC Charters Towers.

“This is a great initiative allowing our youth to get involved in new sports at no cost to them or their families.

“I want to encourage our youth to take advantage of the programme because physical activities can help children remain positive and energetic, and cultivate good habits that last a lifetime,” Cr Hastie said.

More information on the Move It Programme, including how to register and a parental consent form, is available on Council’s website bit.ly/ctrc-moveit

The Move It Programme is funded by Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) in partnership with North Queensland Sports Foundation.