REAL SKILLS for REAL LIFE

To empower, strengthen and build the capacity of our community.

The GAME OF LIFE!

This isn’t school. It’s real life.
Game of Life is where 9–13 year olds get hands-on with practical skills that actually matter — like cooking, sewing, and creative problem-solving. Every session is different. Every activity builds confidence. No grades, no pressure — just real-world learning in a fun, supportive space.

Key takeaways...

🛠️ Life Skills That Stick

From cooking and sewing to creative challenges, every session is built around hands-on activities that teach real-world skills — the kind that last a lifetime.

🤝 Social & Emotional Learning

It’s more than just learning — it’s connecting. Participants build friendships, learn teamwork, and grow their confidence in a supportive, welcoming environment.

🌟 Self-Esteem in Action

We focus on progress, not perfection. Every session is designed to help participants feel capable, proud, and confident in what they can do.

Who: Young People age 9-13

When: See Schedule Below

Cost: FREE!

Location: The Meeting Place

(25 Leo Graham Way, Oxenford)

Mini Olympics! - 6th of March

Dive into a team-based adventure at our Mini Olympics, where your child will join forces with peers to tackle thrilling challenges! It's a journey of collaboration and strategy, where every game is a chance to build bonds, think creatively, and celebrate shared goals. Watch as your child and their team navigate through obstacles, craft winning strategies, and cheer each other on to victory.

Teamwork
Communication
Problem Solving

Craft: Tye Die

Monday 10th November | 12pm–2pm | Ages 9–13

Create your own colourful design in our hands-on tie-dye session. Each participant gets a shirt and extra fabric to experiment with fun patterns, while learning about creativity, encouragement, and staying calm when mistakes happen. It’s messy, vibrant, and a great space to express yourself.

Select the correct date in the calendar to book into this program.

Amazing Race

Monday 1st December | 12pm–2pm | Ages 9–13

Race through fast, team-based challenges inspired by “minute-to-win-it” games, puzzles, and movement activities. Together we’ll build teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and encouragement while having plenty of fun along the way.

Select the correct date in the calendar to book into this program.

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Based on the Second Step framework

"The Game of Life" program is specifically designed to build the capacity of homeschool students aged 11-14, focusing on their social-emotional development and well-being. The program draws inspiration from the evidence-based Second Step Program, which has been proven effective in assisting students in handling strong emotions, making good decisions, creating strong friendships, and effectively managing conflicts.

Growing Up Ready: Preparing Kids for the Journey of Life

The core objective of "The Game of Life" is to seamlessly integrate the principles of the Second Step Program into a fun and exciting curriculum, ensuring that the participants are fully engaged and unaware that they are actively acquiring vital life skills. By blending the Second Step Program's proven methodologies with enjoyable activities, we aim to foster a positive learning environment that enables the participants to develop these crucial skills in an interactive and memorable manner.

Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making

Gratitude in green:

A Special Thanks to Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children

Thank you to the Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children for their invaluable contribution in helping us integrate the Second Step Framework and the 5 CASEL core competencies into the Game of Life Program.

Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and facilitated by Uniting Care Community.