Youth Week kicks off in the City of Greater Geelong on Monday 31 March with skate and art activities and a Guitar Hero competition.

An explanation for the not-so-youthful: Guitar Hero is a popular XBox game where participants play an Xbox-style simulated guitar and are scored on their ability to strum a tune. 

Youth Week will culminate in a fun surf, skate, art and music event on Sunday 6 April at Ocean Grove Beach.  Now in its fifth year, Get on Board Day continues to attract hundreds of young people. 

"We're taking Youth Week activities around the region so that all young people can take part," the City's Youth portfolio holder Cr Jan Farrell said.

"The City's YouthCAN Van and portable skate ramps will be appearing at many locations and all the activities and entertainment are free."

"A lot of the Youth Development Unit's facilities are portable so that we can take them out into our region's many communities."

"I encourage all young people to take advantage of the free activities and entertainment on offer during the week."

11am - 3pm Monday 31 March - Lara Skate Park
Art activities, Guitar Hero 3 heat 1, skate activities

11am - 3pm Tuesday 1 April - Leopold Skate Park
Art activities, Guitar Hero 3 Heat 2, skate activities

11am - 3pm Wednesday 2 April - Whittington Community Centre
Art activities, Guitar Hero 3 Heat 3, skate activities

11am - 3pm Thursday 3 April - Rosewall Community Centre
Art activities, Guitar Hero 3 Heat 4, skate activities

2pm - 6pm Saturday 5 April Waterfront - Steampacket Gardens, Waterfront          Art activities, Guitar Hero 3 Heat 5, Guitar Hero 3 Finals

10am - 4pm Sunday 6 April - Get on Board Day - Ocean Grove Front Beach
A free fun day at the beach for young people to surf, skate, create art and listen to music.  Plenty of prizes.
10am - 11.30am:  Learn to surf lessons
11am - 3pm:  Beach art activities
12noon - 2pm:  BBQ and music by Rusty's and Third Row From The Front
12noon - 4pm:  Fun tag-team surf event
12noon - 4pm:  Skate activities
Registrations essential: go to www.youthcan.vic.gov.au

The City of Greater Geelong and BATForce will be hosting the first ever Impetus Geelong Youth Awards ceremony on Thursday 10 April at City Hall.  The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the young people who are making significant contributions in the areas of education, community, work, sport, culture the arts and entertainment.

For more information on Youth Week activities visit: www.youthcan.vic.gov.au or phone the City's Youth Development Unit on 5227 0699.