About Youth Recreation Services

Why do some youth struggle while others seem to do much better? The 40 Developmental Assets links why a balance of positive everyday experiences can influence youth development.

Richmond’s Youth Services aim to meet some of the recreational, social and cultural needs of youth. We foster healthy youth development through intentionally building these assets.

We achieve this by:

• Building relationships that are grounded in mentoring, role modelling and engagement
• Creating meaningful experiences
• Working with other agencies and services to support youth

Think of the assets as developmental “nutrients”. Youth require a steady diet of them to mature into responsible, caring individuals. These nutrients are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities that you can and most likely are already creating.

Click on the 40 Developmental Assets to find out more information. Visit www.search-institute.org/downloads to view the 40 Developmental Assets in other languages.

Just a few ways adults can build assets in youth:

• Recognizing youth for their achievements no matter how big or small
• Involve them in making meaningful decisions
• Model consistent, positive values in front them
• Serve yummy food to their friends in your home
• Be consistent when setting boundaries
• Encourage youth to help others
• Support their dreams and passions
• Plan a family dinner without the television on
• Attend their games or music performances
• Learn the names of the other youth in your housing complex or neighbourhood
• Go fishing with them at London Landing

Places where youth can build assets:

• Joining a youth group
• Places with awesome adult role models
• Encourage them to join a school club
• Volunteering at the community centre
• Learning new skills in sports or the arts
• Mentoring younger children
• Interacting with others with different interests and cultures

City Wide Services
The City and its partners provide a variety of events and entertainment all year long. Contact your local Youth Development Coordinators for info or how to get involved.

News & Events

• City News Releases
• Events Calendar

Popular Topics

• Recreation Registration
• Recreation & Culture Guide
• PRCS Master Plan
• Parks Info Search

Related Topics

• Culture & Heritage
• City Bylaws
• Parks Recreation & Cultural Services Committee
• Community Organizations
• Employment Opportunities
• Richmond Oval
• Partners for Beautification

Partner Agencies

• Richmond School Board
• Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
• Volunteer Richmond

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