Youth Week
Check out the following list below of activities and how to register.
3 Ways to Register
- Select an Event ID # link below to be directed to the registration system
- 604-276-4300, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm
- In-person at any parks, recreation or cultural facility.
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Wed, May 1
U-ROC Awards
Celebrate the achievements and dedication of Richmond's Outstanding Youth and Asset Champions at this ceremony. This event is by invitation only. Visit richmond.ca/youth for a list of award recipients.
Thu, May 2
D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) Phone Cases – Preteens & Youth
Celebrate this week creating a one-of-a-kind case with other preteens and youth in the community. Supplies included. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre
9-12 years 2:45-4:15pm Free 00324021
13-18 years 4:15-5:45pm Free 00323794
Youth Clothing Shop – Drop-In
Shop for free in Cambie’s Game Room and take home up to three “new to you” items from the collection. Drop-in.
Cambie Community Centre
13-18 years 3:30-5:30pm Free
Fri, May 3
Intro to Pickleball – Try-It – Preteens & Youth
Learn the basic skills and drills of this popular sport that combines ping pong, tennis and badminton on a badminton size court. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre
9-12 years 3:30-4:45pm Free 00323059
13-18 years 5:00-6:15pm Free 00323056
Intergen Triathlon - Drop-In
Meet with other youth to participate in three challenges: a trivia challenge; a cooking challenge; and a game of charades. The winning team wins a prize. Sign up as a team or individually to join with a team on the day. Drop-in.
City Centre Community Centre
13-18 years 5:00-7:00pm Free
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Assemble your best squad and compete against other youth for a chance to be crowned champions! Email Justin.DeGraauw@richmond.ca to register your team.
South Arm Community Centre
13-18 years 6:00-9:00pm Free
Volleyball Tournament
Compete in this tournament with friends, followed by some celebratory food and drinks! Email Shellby.Sy@richmond.ca to register your group.
Thompson Community Centre
13-18 years 6:00-9:30pm Free
Youth Swim – Drop-In
Join other youth at this fun swimming session.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
13-18 years 6:00-10:00pm $2.00/Drop-In
Lifesaving Sport Workshop – Drop-In
Try this Olympic sports based on lifesaving humanitarian principles. Maximum group size is 12. All youth wanting to participate will be accommodated. Led by a lifeguard who has competed in this sport. Drop-in.
Minoru Centre for Active Living
13-18 years 7:00-9:00pm Free
3 Point Basketball Tournament
Shoot for as many three pointers in 60 seconds with prizes for top three scorers. Email Leo.Oldfield@richmond.ca to register.
West Richmond Community Centre
13-18 years 8:00-11:30pm Free
Career in Media Arts – Drop-In
Curious about a career in media arts? Hear from industry professionals what it's like to work in their respective fields and get a glimpse of what they do. Drop-in.
Richmond Media Lab
13-24 years 12:00-4:00pm Free
Design Your Own Jersey and Dodgeball Tournament
Sign-up with a team to play dodgeball and make your own team jersey to wear during the tournament. Top team wins a prize. Snacks provided. Email Pria.Sidhu@richmond.ca to register.
Steveston Community Centre
13-18 years 1:30-2:30pm DIY Free
13-18 years 2:30-4:30pm Dodgeball Free
Branscombe House Art Workshops
Join in this youth-specific workshop for Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence, Peisen Ding’s community-based art project called “(Be) Coming Home”, signifying Peisen’s personal journey of finding belonging as a queer immigrant from China and finding a sense of home.
Branscombe House
13-24 years 2:00-3:00pm Free
Register here: Workshop May 4
13-24 years 2:00-3:30pm Free
Register here: Workshop May 5
Sun, May 5
Card Game Hangout – Drop-In
Play games and have fun with friends! Drop-in.
City Centre Community Centre
13-24 years 2:00-4:00pm Free
Mon, May 6
Youth Week BBQ Celebration – Drop-In
Stop by from 4:30 to 5:30pm for a free hot dog BBQ (first come, first served) and participate in activities and games (carnival/lawn type games) run by Youth In Action members and Youth Development Leaders. Drop-in.
West Richmond Community Centre
13-24 years 4:00-6:00pm Free
Tue, May 7
Friendship Photos – Drop-In
Take a friendship photo and create some memories by yourself or a group of friends! Photos can be printed to take home. Drop-in.
Richmond Media Lab
13-24 years 4:00-6:00pm Free