BC Youth Week 2017

BC Youth Week returns May 1-7, 2017 with events happening all around the province. This is an internationally celebrated event that aims to recognize the positive contributions youth make in our communities and to celebrate the valuable work youth and youth organizations do all year round. Since its inception in 1995, BC Youth Week has grown to include over 30 municipalities and non-profit organizations in BC.

The BC Youth Week Committee coordinates the logistics of Youth Week in BC; however, the youth themselves help to plan the actual events that take place in each area. This is a very unique aspect of Youth Week, as one of BC citYouth Week’s goals is to encourage youth to take an active role in their education, recreation, and personal development.

List of Events Around BC

Be sure to catch one of many events including everything from sporting events and art shows to award ceremonies and random acts of kindness. To find out what’s happening in your community today — and enter great contests for youth — become a fan of BC Youth Week on Facebook and Twitter.

The big list is below! If in doubt, contact your City office to inquire about BC Youth Week events between May 1-7, 2017.

Abbotsford Youth Commission
What: Cake Boss Wars
When: May 1, 2017 @ 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Where: MRC Youth Centre
Contact: (604) 854-8785

What: URoc Awards and Community Ice Cream Social
When: May 2, 2017 @ 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Where: ARC Youth Centre
Contact: (604) 854-8785

What: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
When: May 3, 2017 @ 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: TBD
Contact: (604) 854-8785

What: Dodgeball Mania
When: May 6, 2017 @ 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: ARC Youth Centre
Contact: (604) 854-8785

City of Burnaby
What: Youth Citizenship Awards Ceremony
When: May 1, 2017
Where: Burnaby City Hall
Contact:Read more online

What: Youth Week Block Party
When: May 6, 2017
Where: Edmonds Community Centre
Contact:

City of Coquitlam
What: Youth Week BBQ
When: May 5, 2017 @ 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Where: Pinetree Community Centre
Contact: (604) 927-6960

City of Courtenay
What: Just for Tween Spring Dance
When: May 2, 2017 @ 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: LINC Youth Centre
Contact: (250) 338-5371

What: May the Fourth Be With You Skatejam
When: May 4, 2017 at 4:00pm
Where: LINC Youth Centre
Contact: (250) 338-5371

What: 8th Annual Young Ones vs. Old Ones Mini Hockey Tournament
When: May 5, 2017 at 5:00pm
Where: LINC Youth Centre
Contact: (250) 338-5371

What: Gnarly Little Spring Craft Fair
When: May 6, 2017 @ 11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: The Lewis Centre
Contact:

What: 8th Annual Youth Week Party and BBQ
When: May 6, 2017 @ 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: LINC Youth Centre
Contact: (250) 338-5371

City of Langley
What: Community Garden Planting
When: May 1, 2017 @ 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: H.D. Stafford Middle School
Contact: Thomas at [email protected]

What: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
When: May 3, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Thomas at [email protected]

What: Art Show and Art Battle
When: May 4, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Thomas at [email protected]

What: Amazing Race
When: May 5, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Thomas at [email protected]

What: Youth Carnival and BBQ
When: May 6, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Timms Community Centre
Contact: Thomas at [email protected]

What: Langley Walk- Youth Booth
When: May 7, 2017 @ 12:00pm
Where: Willoughby Community Centre and Park
Contact: Thomas at [email protected]

Clearwater
What: Youth Week Talent Show
When: May 3, 2017 @ 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: Clearwater Secondary School Pit
Contact:

What: Clearwater Carnage Scooter/SK8/Bike Competition
When: May 6, 2017 @ 11:30am to 1:00pm
Where: Rotary Sports Park
Contact:

Corporation of Delta
What: Youth Night
When: May 5, 2017 @ 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: South Delta Recreation Centre
Contact:

What: Spray Paint Mural Art
When: May 5, 2017 @ 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: South Delta Recreation Centre
Contact:

What: Youth Night
When: May 6, 2017 @ 9:00pm to 10:30pm
Where: Sungod Recreation Centre
Contact:

What: Spray Paint Mural Art
When: May 6, 2017 @ 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Sungod Recreation Centre
Contact:

What: Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament
When: May 6, 2017 @ 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: South Delta Recreation Centre
Contact:

Town of Ladysmith
What: Tailgate Party BBQ
When: May 1, 2017 @ 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where: LSS Parking Lot
Contact:

What: Pre-Teen Pizza Party
When: May 2, 2017 @ 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Frank Jameson Community Centre
Contact: (250) 245-6424

What: Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
When: May 3, 2017
Where: Frank Jameson Community Centre
Contact: (250) 245-6424

What: FREE Youth Swim
When: May 3, 2017 @ 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Frank Jameson Community Centre
Contact: (250) 245-6424

What: Concerts in the Hall
When: May 4, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: TBD
Contact:

What: Youth Fest
When: May 5, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Frank Jameson Community Centre
Contact: (250) 245-6424

City of Maple Ridge
What: CRE8 Youth Day at the ACT
When: May 1, 2017 @ 2:30pm to 6:15pm
Where: The ACT Arts Centre
Contact: (604) 476-2787

Town of Oliver
What: Youth Musical Talent Night
When: May 3, 2017 @ 7:00pm
Where: Frank Venables Theatre
Contact:

What: Youth Dance
When: May 5, 2017 @ 7:00 to 10:00pm
Where: Oliver Community Hall
Contact: [email protected]

City or Port Coquitlam
What: Floor Hockey Tournament–FREE (11-18 years)
When: May 1, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Maple Creek Middle
Contact: PoCo Youth

What: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament–FREE (10-13 years)
When: May 2, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Minnekhada Middle
Contact: PoCo Youth

What: Youth Week’s Great Poco Cook-off–FREE (10-13 years)
When: May 3, 2017 @ 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Kwayhquitlum Middle
Contact: PoCo Youth

What: Dodgeball Tournament—FREE
When: May 5, 2017 @ 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Pitt River Middle
Contact: PoCo Youth

City of Richmond
What: Andante Cafe
When: May 1, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: City Centre Community Centre
Contact: Usman at [email protected] or (604) 204-8587

What: Youth Week FEAST-ival
When: May 2, 2017 @ 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Where: Cambie Community Centre
Contact: Deanna at Nancy at [email protected]/ or (604) 238-8379

What: Youth Fit Test
When: May 2, 2017 @ 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Thompson Community Centre
Contact: Chantelle at [email protected] or (604) 238-8432

What: Science and Technology Expo
When: May 3, 2017 @ 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: Richmond Public Library
Contact: Maggie at [email protected] ro (604) 231-6413

What: Grab’n’Go Clothing Shop
When: May 3, 2017 @ 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Grab’n’Go Clothing Shop
Contact: Krista at [email protected] or (604) 516-9538

What: Youth Job Fair
When: May 4, 2017 @ 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Richmond Public Library
Contact: Maggie at [email protected] or (604) 231-6413

What: Bubble Soccer
When: May 4, 2017 @ 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Where: West Richmond Community Centre
Contact: Brendan at [email protected] or (604) 238-8416

What: Basketball Tournament
When: May 5, 2017 @ 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Where: South Arm Community Centre
Contact: Neela at [email protected] or (604) 238-8066

What: Careers in Media Arts
When: May 6, 2017 @ 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Richmond Cultural Centre
Contact: Lauren at [email protected] or (604) 247-8303

What: Youth Leadership Workshop
When: May 6, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Richmond Cultural Centre
Contact: Andrew at [email protected] or (604) 238-8019

What: Mini Carnival
When: May 7, 2017 @ 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where: Hamilton Community Centre
Contact: Hallie at [email protected] or (604) 718-8055

What: Youth Swim
When: May 7, 2017 @ 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Watermania
Contact: Debbie at [email protected] or (604) 448-5360

City of Surrey
What: Girl’s Night (Preteens)
When: May 2, 2017 @ 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Guildford Recreation Centre
Contact: [email protected]

What: Breakdance Party
When: May 2, 2017 @ 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Kwantlen University, Gymnasium (Cedar Building)
Contact: [email protected]

What: Outdoor Ball Hockey
When: May 3, 2017 @ 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Kwantlen University, Gymnasium (Cedar Building)
Contact: [email protected]

What: Sports Skills Competition
When: May 4, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 7:00pm & 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: WE Kinvig Elementary School, Gymnasium
Contact: [email protected]

What: Skate Jam & Gamers Challenge
When: May 5, 2017 @ 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Contact: [email protected]

What: After Hours Movie Nights
When: May 5, 2017 @ 10:15pm to 12:15am
Where: Fleetwood Community Centre
Contact: [email protected]

What: Super Smash Tournament
When: May 5, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Bridgeview Community Centre
Contact: [email protected]

What: Skate Park Clean Up & Kick Off BBQ Party
When: May 6, 2017 @ 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
Contact: [email protected]

What: Surrey Youth Showcase
When: May 6, 2017 @ 11:00am to 8:30pm
Where: Guildford Recreation Centre
Contact: [email protected]

City of Vancouver
What: Cinco de Mayo Youth Week Dance
When: May 5, 2017 @ 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Trout Lake Community Centre
Contact: Bernie Dionne at (604) 257-3096

What: Skate Event
When: May 6, 2017 @ 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Skate Plaza (Quebec & Union)
Contact:

What: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournie
When: May 6, 2017 @ 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Hillcrest Community Centre
Contact: JJ Johnson at (604) 257-8645

What: Some Assembly Theatre Company Presents “Home”
When: May 3 to 6, 2017
Where: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
Contact: (604) 603-5247 for reservations as seating is limited

What: Sonic Playground’s BC Youth Week Exhibition: Opening Reception
When: May 1, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Roundhouse Community Centre
Contact:

What: Sonic Playground Concert
When: May 3, 2017 @ 8:00pm
Where: Western Front (303 East 8th Ave)
Contact:

District of Mission
What: Mission Youth Fest Skateboard Competition
When: May 6, 2017
Where: Skateboard Park at the Mission Leisure Centre
Contact: [email protected]

City of North Vancouver
What: CityFest
When: May 6, 2017 @ 11:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Centennial Theatre Parking Lot and Skate Park
Contact:

District of West Vancouver
What: Bar-B-Queer
When: May 2, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: West Vancouver Community Centre
Contact: Melanie Clark at [email protected] or (604) 925-7222

What: Youth Council and Youth Appreciation Awards
When: May 3, 2017 @ 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: West Vancouver Community Centre
Contact: Melanie Clark at [email protected] or (604) 925-7222

What: Taste of the World- AYC Open House
and Youth Volunteer Appreciation Party
When: May 4, 2017 @ 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Ambleside Youth Centre
Contact: Melanie Clark at [email protected] or (604) 925-7222

What: Cinema Saturday
When: May 6, 2017 @ 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Gleneagles Community Centre
Contact: Melanie Clark at [email protected] or (604) 925-7222

Be sure to catch one of many events including everything from sporting events and art shows to award ceremonies and random acts of kindness. To find out what’s happening in your community today — and enter great contests for youth — become a fan of BC Youth Week on Facebook and Twitter.