Youth Initiatives
Respectful City and ERASE Bullying
The City, Richmond School District and Richmond Public Library continue to recognize ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) Bullying Day and to raise awareness about the issue of bullying. Through collaboration, education and celebration, the City and its partners are creating opportunities for citizens to feel safe, connected and empowered. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 to symbolize their intolerance of bullying.
This day originated when two Nova Scotia Secondary students gave pink shirts to people in their school to wear in protest, after discovering a younger student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt and has now evolved into a province-wide awareness campaign to ERASE bullying.
2018 ERASE Bullying video
2017 ERASE Bullying video
Positive Ticket (POSI tickets)
The Positive Ticket program originated in Richmond in 2001 and was adopted widely across the police system in North America. The program provides Richmond RCMP officers and other community service providers with positive "tickets" that are issued to young people up to 18 years. The tickets are given out to recognize good behaviour, reward good deeds or simply to connect and build relationships. Each ticket can be redeemed for ONE free drop-in at a participating community facility of your choice.
If you have received a Positive Ticket, find out where you can redeem.
Cambie Community Centre
Visit Cambie Community Centre for facility hours:
- Fitness Centre drop-in*
- Youth Open Gym
- Other drop-in sessions that include volleyball, Nightshift basketball and time in the Games Room
City Centre Community Centre
Visit City Centre for facility hours:
- Drop-in Preteens hangout
Hamilton Community Centre
Visit Hamilton for facility hours:
- Fitness Centre drop-in*
- Youth Open Gym
- Drop-in Preteens programs
Thompson Community Centre
Visit Thompson for facility hours:
- Fitness Centre drop-in*
- Youth Open Gym
- Preteen Open Gym
- Preteen hangout
South Arm Community Centre
Visit South Arm for facility hours:
- Fitness Centre drop-in*
- Youth Open Gym
- Preteen Open Gym
- Games Room
Steveston Community Centre
Visit Steveston for facility hours:
- Fitness Centre drop-in*
- Youth Open Gym
- Preteen Open Gym
West Richmond Community Centre
Visit West Richmond for facility hours:
- Fitness Centre drop-in*
- Youth Open Gym
- Volleyball
Arena Services
Visit Arenas for facility hours:
- Free public skate
Aquatic Services
Visit Aquatics for facility hours:
- Free public swim
Pitch and Putt
Visit Pitch and Putt for facility hours:
- Round of pitch and putt
Richmond Olympic Oval
Visit Richmond Olympic Oval for facility hours:
- Admission to the Olympic Experience at Richmond Olympic Oval
Fitness Centre Orientations are mandatory for ages 13-15 years, for ages 16-17 years this is optional. Any Facilities Fitness Centre is 13 years. In addition, youth aged 13-17 years must demonstrate appropriate maturity level and have a Parental Consent Form as well as a PAR-Q form signed prior to Fitness Centre access.
Informed Consent and Permission Form for Youth Fitness Centre Access
For more information, contact the City of Richmond Program Lead, Youth at 604-276-4110.
Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP)
The Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP) is a free program for youth ages 13 to 24 years. Participants learn media literacy skills that are relevant to their interest and will be placed in a supportive environment where they can engage with positive role models. Programming includes drop-in sessions (during which supervised youth can work independently) and a variety of structured sessions.
For more information, visit richmond.ca/medialab.
The Foundry Richmond
Foundry Richmond location aims to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for young people 12-24 and their families to find support for their wellness needs. Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports. They make it easy for young people to find youth-friendly, welcoming and appropriate services – by simply walking into their local Foundry centre, accessing Foundry’s virtual services, or by exploring the tools and resources online at foundrybc.ca. The City of Richmond continues to support the Richmond Foundry Project as a stakeholder and partner. For more information on Foundry Richmond, go to foundrybc.ca/richmond.