August 2026 After-School Activities

Get Active, Get Creative and Get Connected with Bush Fit Mob!

Bush Fit Mob is excited to bring another action-packed month of after-school activities to young people across Angurugu, Umbakumba and Milyakburra throughout August 2026.

The program provides opportunities for young people to get active, develop new skills, express their creativity and connect with friends and community through a wide range of engaging activities.

🌿 What's Happening This Month?

Activities throughout August include:

  • 🏀 Basketball Clinics
  • Futsal & Indigenous Futsal Clinics
  • 🎨 Mural & Art Projects
  • 🖌️ Arts & Crafts
  • 🛹 Skateboarding
  • 🚴 BMX Activities
  • 🍳 Cooking Activities
  • 🎬 Movies
  • 🎾 Tennis
  • 🏐 School Sport
  • 🏃 Other Sport & Recreation Activities

🎾 Special Sports Trip – Darwin

The month begins with an exciting Sports Trip to Darwin for the National Indigenous Tennis Carnival, giving participants an opportunity to experience competitive sport, meet other young people and represent their community.

📍 Where?

Activities will be delivered across:

Angurugu
Sport & Recreation Centre, Angurugu School Court and BMX/Pump Track

Umbakumba
Sport & Recreation Hall and BMX Track

Milyakburra
School Basketball Court and Skateboarding area

📅 August Program

Activities are scheduled throughout the month, generally running during the afternoon after school. Activity times and locations vary, so families and participants are encouraged to check the August activity calendar for the specific details.

💪 Building Active and Connected Communities

Bush Fit Mob is committed to creating positive opportunities for young people to be active, learn new skills, build confidence, explore creativity and connect with their community.

Whether it's shooting hoops, learning to skateboard, creating a mural, cooking with friends or trying something completely new — there's something for everyone!

Come along, get involved and make August a month to remember! 🌿❤️

🤝 Proudly Supported By

Bush Fit Mob's August 2026 program is proudly supported by:

  • Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Trust (GEAT)
  • Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC)
  • Northern Territory Government
  • Australian Government – National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
  • South32
  • Anglicare NT
  •  Groote Archipelago Regional Council


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