The Clutha District Youth Council with support from Sport Clutha are planning on bringing the CACTUS programme to the Clutha District in term 4 of 2023. C.A.C.T.U.S is a physical training, activities and self-discipline programme that supports young people to reach their potential through building their fitness, self-esteem, confidence, and positive connections within the community.

It is run 3 times a week over 7 weeks during the school term for anyone aged Year 8 - 13 to learn about physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline.CACTUS is a physically and mentally challenging programme that is designed to motivate rangatahi towards individual and team achievements.

It is followed by 'The Longest Day' to finish where students put everything they have learnt and trained for to the test as a team and is then celebrated by a graduation ceremony at the end.