Youth Week

Youth Week is a provincial celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May.  It is intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments and diversity of youth across the province.

As part of BC Youth Week, the City of Richmond and its Community Partners host a number of free or low-cost events. These fun and interactive events are a great way for youth to spend time with friends in a safe, youth-friendly environment and celebrate being a young person in Richmond. 

Every year during BC Youth Week the City hosts the U-ROC (Richmond Outstanding Community) Youth Awards to celebrate the achievements and dedication of Outstanding Youth and  Asset Champions within the Richmond community. To find out more, check out U-ROC Awards.

Youth Week in Richmond

Youth FEASTival
Tuesday, May 1, 12:30-1:30pm
Cambie Secondary School in the Rotunda and outside in the Plaza
Contact Omar at  604-238-8379

Are you hungry? Join us in celebrating Youth Week with Cambie Community Centre’s FEASTival. Free food, games, music and more!

Grab n’ Go Clothing Shop
City Centre Community Centre
Tuesday, May 1, 4:00-6:00pm
Contact Neela or 604-209-0376
Visit City Centre at 5900 Minoru Boulevard

Pick up some new-to-you clothes, shoes, accessories and more during this free shopping spree with a variety of styles and sizes to choose from. Ages 13-24 years welcome.

Andanté Café 
City Centre Community Centre
Tuesday, May 1, 7:00-9:00 pm
Contact Usman at  604-204-8571 or visit City Centre at 5900 Minoru Boulevard

Take in the talents of Richmond’s youth at this showcase of singers, musicians, poets, performers and comedians in a relaxed café setting.

Youth Job Fair
Brighouse Library
Wednesday, May 2, 3:00-5:00pm
Contact the Richmond Public Library at 604-231-6413 or visit the Brighouse Branch at 7700 Minoru Gate

Are you looking for work experience? The library has teamed up with Charity Brighouse and Avia Employment Services plus multiple employers who are looking for youth to join their team! Bring your resume and come prepared for an informal interview.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
South Arm Community Centre
Wednesday, May 2, 3:30-6:00pm
Contact Ryan at 604-238-8071 or visit South Arm at 8880 Williams Road

Team up with a few of your friends and join us at South Arm’s outdoor basketball courts for the tournament. Enter your team or enjoy the action as a spectator. All are welcome! Concession snacks and beverages available. Contact Ryan to register your team before the tournament.

Financial Literacy Workshop
Steveston Community Centre
Wednesday, May 2, 4:00-5:00pm
Contact Andrew at 604-238-8019 or visit Steveston at 4111 Moncton Road

Want to learn more about credit, investing for your future and identifying fraud? The Steveston Community Centre in partnership with G & F Financial is providing a free financial literacy workshop for youth who want to take control of their financial future. Snacks and beverages provided.

City of Richmond U-ROC Youth Awards
The Gateway Theatre
Thursday, May 3, 5:30-9:00pm
Visit www.richmond.ca/uroc or email youthweek@richmond.ca for details.

Celebrate the achievements and dedication of Richmond’s Outstanding Youth, Youth Groups and Asset Champions at this very special and entertaining awards ceremony. This event is by invitation only.

Pancake Breakfast
Free breakfast for youth at Thompson Community Centre.
Thompson Community Centre
Friday, May 4, 7:30-8:30am
Contact Darren at  604-238-8432 or visit Thompson at 5151 Granville Avenue

Archery Tag
West Richmond Community Centre
Friday, May 4, 3:30-5:30pm
Contact Brendan  604-238-8400 or visit West Richmond at 9180 No. 1 Road 

Take part in this heart-pumping and thrill-seeking physical activity that combines paintball, dodge ball and archery. Register in person or online with barcode: #2517442 (13-15 years) #2517492 (16-18 years). Waiver required. 

Colour Bonanza
Hamilton Community Centre
Friday, May 4, 4:30-5:30pm Contact Simran at 604-718-8055 or visit Hamilton at 5140 Smith Drive

Celebrate Youth Week by wearing all white and participating in a colour war with all your friends. Participate in the annual slip n’ slide, contests, food and much more!

Richmond Youth App Hackathon
Brighouse Library
Saturday, May 5, 10:00am-4:45pm
Contact the Richmond Public Library at 604-231-6413 or visit the Brighouse Branch at 7700 Minoru Gate

Work with a team to build your own video game during this all-day event. Take on the role of a programmer, animator or sound designer. Receive training from specialists during breakout workshops then create a game that will be showcased later in the day. This event is hosted in partnership with Under the GUI.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, but the Library will also have laptops available. Lunch is not provided.

Careers in Media Arts (CIMA)
Richmond Media Lab
Saturday, May 5, 12:00-4:30pm
Contact Ashley at 604-247-8303 visit the Media Lab at the Cultural Centre 7700 Minoru Gate

Explore career options in Media Arts with an afternoon of workshops and discussion with professional media artists.

Interview Skills Workshop
Sea Island Community Centre
Sunday, May 6 11:30am-12:30pm
Contact Andrea at 604-238-8000 or visit Sea Island Community Centre at 7140 Miller Road

Learn interview skills, tips and tricks to land that dream job! Registration required in advance by phone or in person using barcode #2330088.

Youth Swim
Watermania
Sunday, May 6, 2:00-4:00pm 
Contact Debi at604-448-5360 or visit Watermania at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard

Join us at Watermania for a swim with optional competitions and prizes! Admission for teens is FREE from 2:00-4:00pm.

Movie on the Big Screen!
The Performance Hall
Monday, May 7, 4:00-6:00pm
Contact Alvin at 778-870-3453 or visit the Performance Hall at the Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate

Wrap up youth week at the Cultural Centre by watching a movie together! Visit www.richmond.ca/youth for info on the movie to be shown.