Vocal Buzz - New singing group at PCYC

The Gold Coast PCYC has a new singing group and numbers are looking good.  

We have two classes, one for ages 6 to 12 years and one for 13 years and over.

If you give your children the basic singing skills now, who knows where their dreams will take them.  Perhaps a lifetime of singing and performing.

Singing coaching builds self esteem, confidence and it makes us happy.  People around the world are addicted to Karaoke and many of us can't even carry a tune.

I hope you trust us with your children and come into the Gold Coast PCYC for your Singing coaching.

Come into the club and mention this blog for a free children's membership valued at $20.  This offer is valid until the 30th of March 2013.

For our latest timetable visit our Website - www.goldcoastpcyc.com 

Healthy Christmas Food tips

Gold Coast PCYC would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and would like to offer you some Healthy Christmas Food tips to stop your hard work in the Gym from going to waste or the waist.  Christmas is a time when we think of family get-togethers and abundance. It is memory lane for most of us, enjoying friends, memorable times and good comfort, traditional foods. But the weeks after the holidays are usually weight gains, health problems from too many sweets and food. 

Today white sugar, white flour, dairy products, trans and saturated fats, refined cars and excess calories are on the “no-no” list … and with the holiday times it feels as if the cakes, cookies and candies will become obsolete. And we begin to feel deprived and panic stricken. After all, it is a long-time tradition.

One answer is to make some raw food desserts and take them to get-togethers and family meals. Use nuts, dried fruits, and avocados instead of white flour and white sugar. They have a lot of flavor, looks and are good for you. Oh yes … and they are easy to put together.  Jenny Cornbleet has a book out called “Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People”. In it there are desserts – cakes, cookies, fruit crisps, pies, tarts, puddings, mousses, shakes, and ice cream recipes all raw – for holidays and all meals.  Guess what?  They taste better than their sugar laden counterparts.

One recipe is for a “Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce” which calls for 1 ½ cups raw walnuts, dash of salt, 8 pitted dates, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tsp water.  For the raspberry sauce you use 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (thaw and drain if frozen) with ¼ cup pitted dates, soaked for 30 minutes and drained.  Place the walnuts and salt in a food processor with the S blade and process until finely ground. Add dates, cocoa powder, and vanilla … process until mixture becomes sticky. Add water and process briefly.  Transfer to a serving plate and form a 5 inch round cake. Place the raspberries and dates in a blender and mix until smooth, pouring over the cake just before serving.

 You do not have to give up all your comfort foods, just find a healthier recipe for it.  You will find the dessert to be much tastier.  But should you choose to nibble on a few old foods, do so in moderation, do not go overboard, and remember to wait and let your stomach digest properly before the next meal.

Playtime at PCYC - Mondays

Play enables children to know things about the world and to discover information essential to learning. Through play children learn basic concepts such as colors, counting, how to build things, and how to solve problems. Thinking and reasoning skills are at work every time a child engages in some type of play.

Devon taking in the PCYC experience

Children learn to relate to one another, negotiate roles, share, and obey rules through play. They also learn how to belong to a group and how to be part of a team. A child obtains and retains friends through play.

Xena and Devon making friends. 

Play fulfills many needs including a sense of accomplishment, successfully giving and receiving attention, and the need for self-esteem. It helps them develop a strong sense of self, and is emotionally satisfying to them.  They learn about fairness, and through pretending learn appropriate ways of expressing emotion such as anger, fear, frustration, stress and discover ways of dealing with these feelings.

Roxi having a ball on the bike. 

So encourage your child's play.  Color pictures, make finger paintings, build buildings and imaginary cities with blocks, and built a tent in the middle of the living room and go camping! And as we all know, childhood is fleeting, so let them enjoy being a kid while they are one!

Xena enjoying being a kid. 

THANK YOU TO OUR UP COMING MOVIE STARS - DEVON, ROXI AND XENA.

Playtime is held Monday's 9am - 11am except during school holidays.  Is is very affordable at $4 for one child or $5 for the family.  Join in the fun - bring your friends and enjoy a coffee together.

For details of our other programs CLICK HERE.

Unlimited Gym $10.99 per week no contracts

Gold Coast PCYC has recently upgraded our Gym Equipment and would like to invite you to come in and inspect our facility.  We have state of the art equipment,  air-conditioning, friendly staff and very  affordable rates at $10.99 per week unlimited visits.  $10.99 is less than what some pay for coffee in the week.  There is not much you can get now for $10.99 per week.  So no excuses guys and girls, come and join in the fun, bring your friends and set some challenges.  See if you can keep up with Dennis pictured below.  Tony, Holly, Karen and Jac on our Gym team also like a challenge.  We also have Creche available between 9am - 12pm for just $3 per child per hour.  Cheap as chips!  No excuses, get fit - PCYC FIT.

Thanks for the photo shoot Dennis. 

For further details on the Gold Coast PCYC - Click Here

Basketball After Dark and Duke of Edinburgh Award unite.

The Gold Coast PCYC has been running Basketball After Dark on and off for three years now and we have come up with a new youth development plan.  Well, it is not exactly new, it is a tried and tested method to challenge young people and give them a sense of achievement.  

We have introduced the Duke of Edinburgh Award to our Saturday Night.  Our Basketball After Dark group are about 25 to 30 young people hanging out together, having fun and playing some Basketball.  It currently runs the 2nd Saturday of each month between 6pm and 9pm.  It's free and everyone is welcome to attend.  Here is the group on the 10th of November 2012.  I couldn't decide which photo to give you so you have both.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an Internationally recognised award for young people aged 14 - 25 years of age.   It is all about trying new things and having a goal in the area of service (volunteering), a skill, a physical recreation and an adventurous journey.  The gold award has the additional requirement of a five day / four night Residential Project.   Everything is achievable and as a Licensed Operator the Gold Coast PCYC is here to help.

Participating students can also earn credits towards their Queensland Certificate of Education  (QCE).

Gold recipients can now bank two credits towards their QCE, while both Bronze and Silver awardees can earn one credit.

If you can't wait until you are 14 there is also The Bridge Award for people aged 11 and 6 months to 14 years of age.  The Bridge Award introduces young people to the Duke of Edinburgh Award and has the same concept of setting goals and achieving them to receive the award.

If you are looking for a Licensed Operator to achieve your goals with please contact the Gold Coast PCYC.   Our next event is the 8th of December 2012 between 6pm and 9pm.  But don't wait until then - sign up today.

For more details please refer to the official Queensland Government website - CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK. 

Gold Coast PCYC Farewells Jessica Clark

The Gold Coast PCYC would like to farewell Jessica Clark who has been a fantastic Volunteer and then employee of the Gold Coast PCYC.  She has held many positions and has been the best young worker I've ever met.  She was also a member of our Management Committee as our Youth Delegate for over a year.

All the best for the future Jessica and on behalf of the Gold Coast PCYC we would like to thank you for all your assistance over the years.

Gold Coast Police Officer of the Year Award Dinner

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Broadbeach, I would like to invite everyone to the Gold Coast Police Officer of the Year Awards Dinner on the 13th of November 2012 at the Crowne Plaza, 2807 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise.


The evening starts at 6.30pm for a 7pm dinner.  Channel 9's Bruce Paige and Libby Stone will be hosting the event.

The Winners of the 2012 Gold Coast Police Officer of the Year, Support Officer of the Year and Work/Unit/Station of the Year will be presented on the night.

All proceeds will go to the Gold Coast Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) for youth programs.

At $65 per ticket for a two course dinner, dancing and Award presentation it is fantastic value for money.


These are some of the pictures from last years event.  For more pictures visit our 
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