Youth

Learn a love of music

DISCOVER the orchestra, and learn about the instruments played, at a special concert by the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra and some of its partners.

Theatre workshops held for kids

CHILDREN can boost their communication skills and self-esteem, while building their imaginations and creativity at theatre workshops run by the National Children's Theatre.

Kids learn how to be water wise

LEARNERS from across the city spent a school day outside the classroom, but they still got a lot of learning done at the Water Festival.

Children’s council elected at camp

LEARNERS voted for the new Johannesburg Children's Council at a special camp hosted by the City.

Joburg lets its children speak

THE needs of children working and living on the streets of Johannesburg were amplified at a one-day summit at which they were given a platform for the first time. And the City realised giving shelter and food is not enough.

Teens prepare to jet off to France

JOBURG teenagers will be flying off to Paris for a week, where they will watch a Rugby World Cup match, among plenty of other activities.

French youth learn about Jozi peers

SOME 15 young people from France were in Johannesburg to learn about their South African peers. In turn, Joburg will send a delegation to St Denis for the Rugby World Cup.

Thousands of kids to learn to dance

AN ambitious project is under way to teach 9 000 underprivileged children to dance. Instructors are being trained in Soweto by champion dancers.

Loads of holiday fun for kids

SCHOOL’S out for winter – and there’s heaps for children to do, from drama to pottery to an adventure camp.