Thompson Okanagan

Cities and organizations all across the province are busy planning for BC Youth Week !  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 ?

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Member: Salmon Arm

Check out our exciting 2026 events!


Friday May 1st, 2026

Time: 10:00am–8:00pm
Where: Okanagan Regional Library
Host: ORL

Swing by the library and take part in a family friendly scavenger hunt! Enter your completed scavenger hunt form into a draw for a chance to win a gift certificate to Bookingham Palace.

Monday May 4th, 2026

Time: 3:00pm–5:00pm
Where: 2552 10th Ave NE
Host: Okanagan College

Snakes, iguanas, local reptiles, skeletons and a scavenger hunt with prizes! Join us for a fun, hands-on wildlife experience in the Shuswap.

Time: 10:00am–5:30pm
Where: 433 Hudson Avenue NE
Host: CMHA

Thursday May 7th, 2026

Time: 3pm -5pm
Where: 2600 20 Ave NE
Host: ICY/CYMH

Integrated Child and Youth Team – Picnic, open house, games and crafts.

Time: 10:00am–5:30pm
Where: 433 Hudson Avenue NE
Host: CMHA

Saturday May 2nd, 2026

Battle of the Buckets
Time: 5pm - 7PM
Where: 2550 10th Ave NE
Host: Salmon Arm Recreation

Athletes will share the court, display their shooting skills, and take part in an exciting, inclusive event that highlights the power of sport to bring youth together.

Tuesday May 5th, 2026

Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm
Where: 1641 30 St NE
Host: RCMP & SAS

Salmon Arm Secondary students vs the RCMP in an intramural sport event.

Time: 10:00am–5:30pm
Where: 433 Hudson Avenue NE
Host: CMHA

2:30pm–4:00pm
South Broadview School

Sunday May 3rd, 2026

Time: 4:00pm–6:00pm
Where: 290 Alexander St NE
Host: Sanctuary Games

Stop by Sanctuary Games for a fun game night with free games for teens and $5 bubble tea.

Wednesday May 6th, 2026

Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm
Where: 551 Trans Canada Hwy
Host: Shuswap Children’s Association

Drop-in pizza lunch, board games, arts and crafts during lunch hour.

Time: 6:00pm–8:00pm
Where: 551 Trans Canada Hwy
Host: Shuswap Children’s Association

Drop in during our weekly 2SLGBTQI+ youth group for an evening of connection, creativity, and good vibes. Decorate luminary lanterns around the theme of hope, help & healing. All youth welcome.

Time: 10:00am–5:30pm
Where: 433 Hudson Avenue NE
Host: CMHA

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