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【2022-2023 Newbies Exclusive Series】

【2022-2023 Newbies Exclusive SeriesQuota is limited! First-come, first served! 
 

Application starts on 5 Sep 2022 (9:00am) Click HERE to apply ~ 
 

To celebrate the start of the semester, we are now offering a large variety of programmes to every new/renewed member! If you are a new/renewed member of University & College YMCAs (Must be Full-time Undergraduate Students of HKBU, CUHK, HKUST, LU, HSUHK, PolyU, HKU or Full-time Students of YMCA-COC) registered on/after 1 Aug 2022, you will be eligible to join “Newbies Exclusive Series” programmes below.  

We are also offering a $20 discounts on the 5-year membership fee until 30 Nov 2022! If you have not registered as our members, join us right now to enjoy our exclusive events and membership benefits! (For membership registration, please click HERE. ) 

**Unless otherwise specified, programmes below will be conducted in Cantonese. 

 【#COMMUNITY SERVICE】  

  

"Voices that can be seen" Service Day  

Instructors from Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, Y's Men's Centre for the Deaf will teach you sign language and introduce the characteristics, needs and challenges of deaf people in Hong Kong. Participants can enjoy tie-dye workshop with deaf people on the service day.  

Date & Time:  

  1. Briefing Session & Sign Language Workshop: 12/10/2022 (Wed) 19:30-21:00 
  2. Service Day (Tie-Dye Workshop): 15 Oct 2022 (Sat) 13:30-15:30 

Fee: $30 + Deposit $50 
Quota: 15 
Deadline: 29/9/2022 (Thurs)  

 

  

COMING SOON: Home Repair Service for Low-income Households  **Participants must be at least 18 years old on the service day.

Providing cleaning, repair, renovation and modification services for vulnerable families, elderly and people with disabilities living in public rental housing with “Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong”. 

Date & Time:  

  1. Briefing Session: 18/10/2022 (Tue)  
  2. Service Day: 22/12/2022 (Sat)  

Time & Location: TBC 
Quota: 15 

Deadline: 10/10/2022 (Mon)  

 

【#LOCAL CULTURE】  

  

Blue House Experience & Traditional Peanut Candies Workshop - “For all "4+1" new/renewed members only!

Docents will introduce the history of the Blue House Cluster, the life of early residents and the community development. You will even get to know the social enterprise “Groundworks”, making traditional peanut candiesand bringing your own candies home. 

Date & Time: 24/9/2022 (Sat) 13:00-15:00 
Location: Wan Chai 
Fee: $80 + Deposit $50 
Quota: 15 
Deadline: 20/9/2022 (Tue) 

  

 

Letterpress Printing Workshop - “For all "4+1" new/renewed members registered since August 2021 only!” 

The shop owner will introduce different tools for letterpress printing and demonstrate the use of letterpress printing machine. You can even get a notebook with your own name as a souvenir. 

Date & Time: 22/10/2022 (Sat) 13:00-14:30 
Location: Sheung Wan 
Fee: $80 + Deposit $50 
Quota: 15 
Deadline: 13/10/2022 (Thu) 

 

 【#BODY MIND & SPIRIT】  

  

"Old Towns in the Greenery" Hiking Activity (To be conducted in English. Non-locals are welcome!)  

A History professor from CUHK will guide you to village in Ma On Shan and introduce the local history and culture, together exploring the beauty of Hong Kong.   

Date & Time: 2/10/2022 (Sun) 14:00-17:30 
Location: Ma On Shan 
Fee: Deposit $50 
Quota: 15 
Deadline: 23/9/2022 (Fri) 

 

 

#SUP & Kayak Fun Day - “For all "4+1" new/renewed members only!”  

Exploring Sai Kung with SUP and Kayak, enjoying the beauty of Hong Kong coastal, challenging yourself and relaxing your body and mind. Programme fee includes instructor fee, round-trip tickets and lunch meals. 

Date & Time: 8/10/2022 (Sat) 09:00-17:30 
Location: Sai Kung (Y's Men - YMCA Wong Yi Chau Youth Camp) 
Fee: $150 + Deposit $50 
Quota: 20 
Deadline: 29/9/2022 (Thurs) 

  

 

#Metaverse Sports Space Experience 

Experiencing different sports challenges and motion sensing games, as well as understanding how sports technology can apply to elderly service.  

Date & Time: 17/10/2022 (Mon) 19:00-21:00 
Location: Yau Ma Tei 
Fee: $20 + Deposit $50 
Quota: 15 
Deadline: 13/10/2022 (Thu) 

Enquiry: 2431-1117 / [email protected] (Please state “Newbies Exclusive Series” in your email subject) 

 

Application starts on 5 Sep 2022 (9:00am) Click HERE to apply ~ 

 

#The venue of these programmes is the premises specified in the "Vaccine Pass". In accordance with the revised and updated anti-pandemic measures of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, there will be restrictions on the types of participants (such as the number of doses that need to be vaccinated). Participants who do not meet the government's anti-pandemic measures will not be able to participate in the event on the day of the event even if they successfully register.