An Auskick program has this term been helping kids get some skills, with the long-term goal of getting a local club up and running.

The 10-week program has been running at Forbes Public School every Friday afternoon with two grades of activities for the five to eight-year-olds, and older kids too.

Central West regional development coordinator Casey White says giving young players these skills is laying the groundwork for forming a potential junior club in Forbes.

The Friday afternoon sessions held over the past 10 weeks have looked like fun and games, he said, but "all of these activities develop the fundamental skills."

The kids were tackling an obstacle course on Friday, dodging uprights, taking down a punching bag and jumping through hoops.

They're developing their footwork, agility and spacial awareness.

White said the 10-week program had been well received and families seemed to be enjoying having the option of an additional sport in town.

"(AFL) hasn't been in town, hasn't had a structured community side," he said.

And it's a worthwhile option, he believes, AFL is a competitive sport but with a bit less contact than some of the other codes.

The 10-week course has wrapped up with the term, but there's still plenty for our young Auskick enthusiasts with the end-of-season program Auskick Burst coming up.

There will also be a gala day in Parkes on July 28, and an exciting opportunity for some young locals to be part of a half-time feature game in Sydney.

"We have 15 places for kids to play at half time of the GWS Giants and Swans," White said.

Information on upcoming Auskick programs will be sent to local schools for placement in school newsletters so interested parents are urged to keep and eye on those.

Local Alex Milsom says the new juniors have adopted the former Forbes AFL colours of navy and white, and have taken on a swamp monster or "swampie" mascot for a bit of fun.