With summer vacation approaching, it is important to make good use of your free time by joining different summer activities and interest classes, or even enrolling in courses for self-improvement! The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, along with several youth organisations and institutions, will be hosting a variety of exciting programmes this summer. There must be something that suits your taste. Whether you are a teenager or a new parent, you will be able to discover activities suitable for yourself and your family, and enjoy the vibrant summer together!1. Leisure and Cultural Services DepartmentSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Popular courses include swimming, dancing courses, yoga, badminton, table tennis, squash, tennis and horticulture, etc.>>>Details and enrolment2. Summer Institutes at Local Universities Search for university summer programmes suitable for secondary school students and explore your academic interests and future career directions.>>>Details and enrolment (HKU Summer Institute)>>>Details and enrolment (Hong Kong Metropolitan University – Youth Summer Programme) 3. YMCA of Hong KongSearch for summer activities or interest classes that appeal to you on the website. Popular options include sports and fitness programmes, as well as climbing training courses.>>>Details and enrolmentYou may also visit the websites of other youth organisations such as the Hong Kong Playground Association, Hong Kong Children & Youth Services (Chinese only), and St. James’ Settlement (Chinese only), Scout Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Girl Guides Association to search for regular or summer activities and interest classes available during the holiday period.(Please note that member login maybe required for some of the webpages. For details, please refer to the respective organisation’s website.)

Many students look for summer jobs during their summer holiday hoping to gain pocket money as well as working experience. Yet, with limited social experience, they will easily fall prey to scammers’ devious employment traps. When facing unfamiliar recruitment processes and procedures, students should stay alert and vigilant. Try to understand the job nature thoroughly and assess your qualifications and suitability for the job you apply, and beware of online frauds and jobs that offer unreasonably high salaries. Lack of cautiousness may lead to financial loss or even unwitting involvement in criminal activities. Hence, Labour Department has prepared a travel guide to lead you embarking on a thrilling adventure to illustrate the most prevalent job traps aiming at young people looking for summer jobs -Illegal Work Talent Scout Scams Vice Traps Pyramid Schemes Fake Clicks Loan Deception Scams Unreasonable Fees Investment Scams Overseas Employment Fraud as well as sharing various smart tips against the traps -Tip 1 “Be careful and watch out for attractive offer”Tip 2 “Take good care of personal safety, personal data and belongings”Tip 3 “Know your employer and study employment contract well”Tip 4 “Stay vigilant during online job-hunting”Tip 5 “Be informed of current affairs and seek help when necessary”Besides, as fresh job-seekers, young people must pay attention to industrial safety and avoid taking up dangerous work (e.g. construction work, operation of heavy machinery, handling of chemicals and corrosive substance as well as work processes involving extremely high temperature). You should use safety equipment provided by employers and strictly follow all safety regulations at work.Hope this travel guide helps you excel in a brilliant employment experience!Source：Labour Department - A Guide for Students Seeking Summer Jobs