Creating more sporting opportunities for children and young people

New Zealand is a country that loves sports and being active. And we want to make sure that all tamariki and rangitahi have the same opportunities to find a sporting option that's right for them, so they have the best chance to enjoy the benefits of an active and healthy life.

Our work with schools gave us the understanding that right now, not every child and young person has the same opportunities - this could be due to cost, or exposure to the right sport for them, or even simply being given the right space to grow their confidence and learn.

In 2026, The Y, in partnership with Grassroots Trust are delivering the 5th year of Sports Camps for youth! Beginning in 2022, after a two-year COVID delay, The Y, in partnership with The John Walker Find your Field of Dreams Foundation, delivered the first sports camps to intermediate-aged tamariki and rangatahi.

We're excited to announce our June and September 2026 Sports Camp dates!

• 15th - 19th June
• 22nd - 26th June
• 31st - 4th September
• 7th - 11th September
• 14th - 18th September
• 21st - 25th September

2025 Event - Key Stats

With thanks

Grassroots Trust Sports Camps would not have been possible without the generous support of our partners:

Naming Sponsor: Grassroots Trust

Additional sponsors:

• Potters Masonic Trust
• Marion Ross Memorial Trust
• Franklin Local Board
• Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust
• Gilmours
• John Walker Find your Field of Dreams
• Four Winds Foundation
• Broughahm Buses
• Henderson-Massey
• Papakura Local Grant
• New World Papakura