Fraser Valley

Cities and organizations all across the province are busy planning for BC Youth Week 2024!  Please reach out to us or to people in your City to find out what is going on! We will be updating the website with all the details as the information becomes available.

BC Youth Week is May 1 – 7 #AreYouReady ?

Member: Abbotsford Youth Commission

Check out our exciting 2024 events!! 

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Wed. May 1st, 2024

Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: ARC Arena (dry floor)

Who: Youth ages 12-18

Details: Lights! Lasers! Action! Have a blast while you chase your opponents around barriers in the ARC Arena!

Registration: No registration required, but please DM us on Instagram @abbyouth or check our website www.abbyyouth.com and complete the form to save your spot!

Partnering with: The City of Abbotsford

Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Time:  2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location:  ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Rush on over and pick out your favourite flavour. Will you be able to ease the brain freeze?

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Race to roll the most points and get to the head table first! Prizes and snacks are yours for the taking—if you roll the right dice!

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Thurs. May 2nd, 2024

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Abbotsford Horseshoe Club (2308 Adanac St, Abbotsford)

Who: Local Youth Workers

Details: We want to thank Abbotsford’s amazing Youth Workers by hosting a social at the Abbotsford Horseshoe Club with free treats!

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: The Abbotsford Horseshoe Club

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 15 - 18

Details: Coffee and Chill night hosted by the Abbotsford Youth Council for students in grade 10-12 only. Come enjoy a coffee and treat, hangout with friends, play a game, and listen to music.

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the Abbotsford Youth Council

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Do you have what it takes to defend your square and be crowned royalty? We’ve got prizes and bragging rights to give away at this event.

Registration: Drop-in. No registration needed.

Cost: FREE

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Rd)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Take on the challenge of three elimination games and be the last one standing. Can you withstand the pressure for the ultimate prize?

Registration: Drop-in. No registration needed.

Cost: FREE

Fri. May 3rd, 2024

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: MRC Ice Arena (3106 Clearbrook Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Lace up and skate into spring for a chance to get some free BC Youth Week Swag!

Registration: No Registration Required, but please DM us on Instagram @abbyouth or check our website www.abbyyouth.com and complete the form to save your spot!

Cost: FREE admission and FREE rentals

Partnering with: The City of Abbotsford

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: You’re invited to a party to die for. Help us solve the mystery of which staff took out the beloved AYC unicorn?

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!


Sat. May 4th, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

1:30pm - 2:00pm – Beginner Skateboard Lesson (Equipment provided for lessons)

2:00pm - 4:00pm – Main Event/Competition/Prizes/Star Wars Craft/Free Drinks

Location: ARC Skate Park (2499 McMillan Rd)

Ages: Family-event (Open to ALL)

Details: Grab your skateboards and head over to the ARC Skate Park to join Replay, the City of Abbotsford, and AYC Staff. We will be kicking off the event with beginners’ lessons, followed by our main event: featuring a skateboard competition, prizes, Star Wars crafts and free drinks! May the 4th Be With YOUTH!

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the City of Abbotsford and Replay Boardshop

Sun. May 5th, 2024

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Time: All Day

Location: Instagram (@abbyyouth)

Ages: Everyone

Details: Check out our social media to see some of the artwork that the youth at our centres have been working on to learn and raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People.

Registration: N/A

Cost: FREE!

Mon. May 6th, 2024

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 11:45 AM - 2:20 PM

Location: Colleen and Gordie Howe Gym

Who: Howe students only

Details: All Howe Students welcome to join members of the Abbotsford Police Department and the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service in this ultimate Dodgeball showdown!

Registration: Howe students only

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: Abbotsford PD & Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: Race to roll the most points and get to the head table! Prizes and snacks are yours for the taking—if you roll the right dice!

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: Rush on over and pick a flavour. Will you be able to ease the brain freeze?

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!


Tues. May 7th, 2024

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Who: City Council / Youth Council

Details: Our City Council and Youth Council will be getting together to collaborate on issues of importance to youth in Abbotsford.

Partnering with: the Abbotsford City Council, and Youth Council

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Who: AYC Staff

Details: Our team of awesome youth workers will be handing out mental health resources to students at an Abbotsford Middle School.

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: Race against the clock in the ARC bouncy obstacle course!

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the City of Abbotsford

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: You’re invited to a party to die for. Help us solve the mystery of which staff took out the beloved AYC unicorn?

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

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Check out our exciting 2024 events!


Wed. May 1, 2024

Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: ARC Arena (dry floor)

Who: Youth ages 12-18

Details: Lights! Lasers! Action! Have a blast while you chase your opponents around barriers in the ARC Arena!

Registration: No registration required, but please DM us on Instagram @abbyouth or check our website www.abbyyouth.com and complete the form to save your spot!

Partnering with: The Abbotsford Youth Commission

Fri. May 3, 2024

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: MRC Ice Arena (3106 Clearbrook Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Lace up and skate into spring for a chance to get some free BC Youth Week Swag!

Registration: No Registration Required, but please DM us on Instagram @abbyouth or check our website www.abbyyouth.com and complete the form to save your spot!

Cost: FREE admission and FREE rentals

Partnering with: The Abbotsford Youth Commission

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Foundry Abbotsford (@ 32555 Simon Ave #101, Abbotsford)

Ages: 12 - 24

Presented by: Foundry Abbotsford

Details: To celebrate Abbotsford Youth Week (May 1 – 7th) and all the amazing youth we work with at Foundry Abbotsford; we will be having a Youth Red Carpet Gala Party on Friday May 3rd at Foundry from 6:00pm-8:00pm! Come dressed in your favorite outfit that makes YOU feel amazing! There will be food, games, crafts, karaoke and a quiet room available. We will also be hosting a contest for best dressed at 7:00pm!

Registration: To register, text Tiera at 778-809-4410

Cost: FREE

Sat. May 4, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

1:30pm - 2:00pm – Beginner Skateboard Lesson (Equipment provided for lessons)

2:00pm - 4:00pm – Main Event/Competition/Prizes/Star Wars Craft/Free Drinks

Location: ARC Skate Park (2499 McMillan Rd)

Ages: Family-event (Open to ALL)

Details: Grab your skateboards and head over to the ARC Skate Park to join Replay, the City of Abbotsford, and AYC Staff. We will be kicking off the event with beginners’ lessons, followed by our main event: featuring a skateboard competition, prizes, Star Wars crafts and free drinks! May the 4th Be With YOUTH!

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the City of Abbotsford and Replay Boardshop


Tues. May 7, 2024

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: Race against the clock in the ARC bouncy obstacle course!

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the Abbotsford Youth Commission

Member: City of Mission

Check out our exciting 2024 events!! 

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Fri. April 26, 2024

Date: Friday, April 26, 2024

Time: 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM

Location: Mission Leisure Centre

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Free admission, plus free use of skates or cleats and a helmet.

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE!

 

Wed. May 1, 2024

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Mission Youth Centre

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Free popcorn, cotton candy, and official BC Youth Week sunglasses.

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE!

 

Fri. May 3, 2024

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Mission Leisure Centre.

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Free hotdogs and pop @ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Free swim admission @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE!


Sun. May 5, 2024

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Mission Skate Park

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Free registration at event, lessons for beginners, and trick contests with prizes.

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: Replay Boardshop 

Mon. May 6, 2024

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Mission Youth Centre

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Free milkshakes, tabletop gaming, and outdoor half-court basketball.

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE!

 

Tues. May 7, 2024

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Mission Youth Centre

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Wrap up BC Youth Week with a free art and crafting workshop.

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: Mission Arts Council

Member: YMCA Chilliwack

Check out our exciting 2024 events!! 

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Wed. May 1, 2024

Date: Wednesday May 1st 

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm 

Location: Cheam Leisure Centre (45501 Market Way)  

Ages: 10 - 18 

Details: We’re kicking off youth week with a celebration in the park outside of Cheam. Drop by for food, games, and giveaways. 

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: FREE

Date: Wednesday, May 1

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm 

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (1-9145 Corbould Street)

Ages: 12 - 18 

Details: Youth-only night at the CLLC pool with diving board, water slide and waves.  

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: $4.00 

Thur. May 2, 2024

Date: Thursday, May 2nd  

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm 

Location: Cheam Leisure Centre (45501 Market Way)  

Ages: 12 - 18 

Details: Youth-only night at the Cheam pool with diving board, lazy river and water features.  

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: $4.00 

Fri. May 3, 2024

Date: Friday, May 3

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm 

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (1-9145 Corbould Street)

Ages: 12 - 18 

Details: Drop in to play board games. We have a variety of board games to choose from or bring your favourite games from home. Snacks can be purchased at the Java Hut Cafe.  

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: Free 

Date: Friday May 3rd  

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 

Location: Cheam Leisure Centre (45501 Market Way)  

Ages: 12 - 18 

Details: Youth-only night the Cheam pool with diving board, lazy river and water features.  

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: $4.00 


Sat. May 4, 2024

Date: Saturday May 4th 

Time: 2:00 - 5:00pm 

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (1-9145 Corbould Street) 

Ages: 10 - 17 

Details: Celebrate Star Wars Day at CLLC with trivia, games and Cantina inspired snacks. 

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: Free 

Date: Saturday, May 4th 

Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm 

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (1-9145 Corbould Street)

Ages: 12 - 18 

Details: YBC and FVHCF present Youth Karaoke Night – Karaoke, pizza and pop!  

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: Free 

Partnered with: Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation 

Mon. May 6, 2024

Date: Monday May 6th 

Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm 

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (1-9145 Corbould Street)

Ages: 14-18 

Details: a gentle warm up of stretching that leads into a full body workout, just for teens. 

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: $4.00 

Date: Monday May 6

Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm 

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (1-9145 Corbould Street)  

Ages: 12-18 

Details: youth only night the CLLC pool with diving board, water slide and waves.  

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: $4.00 

Tues. May 7, 2024

Date: Tuesday May 7th 

Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm 

Location: Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre (1-9145 Corbould Street)

Ages: 14-18 

Details: Drop-in yoga class with poses that work on strength, balance and flexibility and develop the connection between body, mind and breath. 

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: $4.00