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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.

Contacts
Advisor, Youth Recreation Services
Wayne Yee 604-276-4110
Roving Leaders
Sunny Haer 604-340-2953
Claire Adamson 604-516-9538
Neighborhood based Youth Development Workers
Cambie Community Centre - Kevin 604-233-8379
Lang Centre/Minoru Pavilion - Henry 604-718-8008
Hamilton Community Centre - Boys & Girls Club 604-718-8055
Sea Island Community Centre - Krista 604-718-8000
South Arm Community Centre - Ryan 604-718-8071
Steveston Community Centre - Alvin 604-718-8019
Thompson Community Centre - Jaime-Leigh 604-718-8432
West Richmond Community Centre - Vanessa 604-718-8416