Richmond youth can celebrate Youth Week by participating in 15 free or low-cost activities offered locally from Thursday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 7.
Youth ages 13 to 24 years are invited to compete in a basketball showcase at South Arm Community Centre, learn about potential career paths in Media Arts at the Richmond Media Lab, and grill and chill at West Richmond Community Centre’s BBQ. For a full list of activities, visit richmond.ca/YouthWeek or the @CityofRichmondYouth Instagram account.
Highlights of Youth Week in Richmond include:
- Sports Tournaments: Friday, May 2, various times
- Sign up for a team dodgeball tournament at West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Road), an annual Youth Week volleyball tournament at Thompson Community Centre (5151 Granville Ave) or the basketball showcase at South Arm Community Centre (8880 Williams Road).
- Careers in Media Arts: Saturday, May 3, Noon-4:00pm
- Drop in to the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate) and hear panelists share their respective careers and background, and how they made their way to their current positions as Media Arts professionals.
- Drop in to the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex (7660 Minoru Gate) and hear panelists share their respective careers and background, and how they made their way to their current positions as Media Arts professionals.
- Grill and Chill BBQ: Monday, May 5, 4:00-6:00pm
- Don't miss this free BBQ at West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Road) with lawn games, bracelet making, live music, climate change-themed activity stations, hanging with friends and more—all with chances to win awesome prizes!
- Don't miss this free BBQ at West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Road) with lawn games, bracelet making, live music, climate change-themed activity stations, hanging with friends and more—all with chances to win awesome prizes!
- Totally Teens: Tuesday, May 6, 3:00-5:00pm
- Join in this exciting afternoon at Cambie Community Centre (12800 Cambie Road) filled with games, activities and delicious food. Activities include decorating a take-home tote bag, Nintendo Switch gaming tournament, playing giant life-sized games, spike ball, a photo booth station and the new-to-you clothing section.
- Paws and Boba: Wednesday, May 7, 4:30-6:00pm
- Be part of this relaxing afternoon at Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton Street) and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of spending time with friendly dogs while sipping on delicious bubble tea. Hosted by Steveston’s Youth Leadership Council.
Youth Week is an annual celebration held on the first week of May, which aims to highlight the strong connections between youth and their communities. Youth Week events celebrate the tremendous energy and valuable contributions of youth to the well-being and development of the community while encouraging a greater understanding and acceptance of youth.