BC Youth Week 2021
byIt’s the return of BC Youth Week, with events and activities planned for youth, by youth, all across the province May 1-7. 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 do all year round.
BC Youth Week 2021
I had the pleasure of speaking to youth leaders last week and got a preview of what some of them are planning around Metro Vancouver. From yoga and trivia, to a Mario Kart challenge, art talent show, community cleanups, and mental health workshops, here are just a few of the events each community group is organizing and hosting:
Celebrate Creativity
Activity: 3rd Annual Cake Decorating Challenge
Where: ARC Youth Centre
When: Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 2:30 to 4:00pm
Celebrate Resilience
Activity: Youth Mental Health Awareness Day – Juggling
Where: ARC Youth Centre
When: Friday, May 7, 2021 from 2:30 to 4:00pm
Activity: California Kickball
Where: Summit Youth Centre
When: Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Activity: Teen Hike
Where: Creekside Youth Centre
When: Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Activity: Preteen Tik Tok Challenge
Where: Summit Youth Centre
When: Friday May 7, 2021 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Activity: Community Clean Up
When: Thursday May 6, 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Where: South Central Youth Centre
Activity: Me, Myself and Mental Health
Where: 1260 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, BC
When: Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 5:00pm
Activity: Youth Late Night Take Over (register)
Where: Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam)
When: Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00pm
Activity: Basketball Shooting Contest
Where: Timms Community Centre (20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley)
When: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Activity: Spray Painting and Tie Dye
Where: Timms Community Centre (20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley)
When: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Activity: Whatever Rec Night
Where: West Vancouver Community Centre and Aquatic Centre
When: Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Activity: Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt
Where: Clues on Instagram
When: Saturday May 1 to Friday May 7, 2021
I’ll be showcasing even more events and activities int he coming weeks, from all across the province.
Since its inception in 1995, BC Youth Week has grown to include over 30 municipalities and non-profit organizations in BC. Check out what’s happening in your BC community here and follow BC Youth Week on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with the tags #BCYW #AreYouReady.
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