Vancouver Island Youth Week Events

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: Arrowsmith Recreation

Check out our exciting 2024 events!! 

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Thurs. May 2, 2024

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Location: Coombs Fairgrounds Gymnasium (1012 Ford Rd., Coombs BC)

Ages: 11 - 15

Details: ACRA is excited to once again host this 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament the first week of May! All levels are welcome. This single-day tournament is FREE to enter, and the emphasis will be on having fun, building friendships, and demonstrating excellent sportsmanship.

Registration:

  • Youth are asked to register with their team of three (four players if including a sub). Eight team maximum, so register early to avoid disappointment. Players can enjoy FREE pizza, cookies, and prizes!
  • Registration deadline: Friday, April 26

Partners/Sponsors: Regional District of Nanaimo, Coombs Old Country Market, and Natural Glacier Waters Inc

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Sun. May 5, 2024

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Time: 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm

Location: Errington War Memorial Hall (1390 Errington Road, Errington, BC)

Ages: Youth 11+

Details: As a new Youth Week event, ACRA is hosting a special movie night at Errington War Memorial Hall! We hope you will enjoy this SURPRISE action-packed adventure movie. Participants enjoy FREE popcorn, candy, and a drink!

Registration: No need to register.

Partners/Sponsors: Regional District of Nanaimo, Errington War Memorial Hall, and Natural Glacier Waters Inc

Member: City of Courtenay / The LINC Youth Centre

2023 events!! 

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Tues. May 2, 2023

Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: The LINC Youth Centre, 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay

Ages: 8 - 11

Registration: Drop-In

Details: Join us for special youth week activities, treats and prizes!

Contact: Alexis Forbes linc@courtenay.ca 250-334-8138

Wed. May 3, 2023

Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: The LINC Youth Centre, 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay

Ages: 8 - 18

Registration: Drop-In

Details: Youth 8 years & over are invited to The LINC for a special 2 for 1 drop-in youth week event! Try your luck at spin to win, minute to win it challenges, or enter to win special youth week swag just for showing up for the fun!

Contact: Alexis Forbes linc@courtenay.ca 250-334-8138

Thurs. May 4, 2023

Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: The LINC Youth Centre, 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay

Ages: 13 - 18

Registration: Drop-in

Details: Join us for our FREE annual skatepark jam. Best trick contests for skateboarding, scootering, bowl and street sections, and more! All levels are welcome.

In Partnership With: City of Courtenay, RDS, Onethirtythree Boardshop, and EZpro Scooterz

Contact: Alexis Forbes linc@courtenay.ca 250-334-8138


Fri. May 5, 2023

Date: Friday, May 5, 2023

Time: 3:30 PM 

Location: The LINC Youth Centre, 300 Old Island Highway, Courtenay

Ages: 13-18

Registration: Click here to register - Pre-register for $10 by May 2. Drop-in $15 if space allows.

Details: Extreme Rec Night is back! Tour our local rec centres at you try out awesome activities: Archery Tag; Skateboarding/Scootering; Rock Climbing; Dodgeball; Swimming; and more! Travel, snacks and dinner included.

Contact: Alexis Forbes linc@courtenay.ca 250-334-8138

Partnering with: The LINC Youth Centre; City of Courtenay; Cumberland Recreation Institute; Comox Recreation; Comox Valley Regional District

Sat. May 6, 2023

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Ages: 11 - 18

Registration: Drop-In

Details: Join us for the final night of youth week with a delicious BBQ, prizes, fun and more!

Contact: Alexis Forbes linc@courtenay.ca 250-334-8138

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay

Ages: 11 - 18

Registration: Click here to register!

Details: Our annual spring market is a great opportunity for youth entrepreneurs to showcase their talents in sarts, crats, photography, baking and more! Tables are available for $10. or share one with a friend.


Come down and support our talented youth vendors and score some great products! The youth bring an impressive amount of skill and creativity to the fair; we see many youth vendors return each year and their wares get better and better, it’s wonderful to be able to provide them with a venue!

Contact: Alexis Forbes linc@courtenay.ca 250-334-8138

Member: City of Colwood

Check out our exciting 2024 events!! 

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Thurs. May 2, 2024

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 3:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Location: Centennial Centre (@ 2805 Carlow Rd)

Ages: 11 - 18

Details: Art & Movement with a glo theme, snacks provided, bring stickers to contribute to a community art piece, enjoy some frozen treats!

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE

Partnered with: Westshore Parks & Rec

Fri. May 3, 2024

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: West Shore Parks and Rec (@ 1767 Island Hwy)

Ages: 11 - 18

Details: Regular drop in swim (6:30pm - 8:00pm)

Registration: Drop-in (until pool capacity is reached)

Cost: $2

Partnered with: Westshore Parks & Rec

Sat. May 4, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: West Shore Parks and Rec (@ 1767 Island Hwy)

Ages: 11 - 18

Details: Enjoy an after hours teen-only swim with a special theme. More info coming soon!

Registration: Drop-in (until pool capacity is reached)

Cost: $2

Partnered with: Westshore Parks & Rec


Sun. May 5, 2024

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Time: TBD

Location: West Shore Parks and Rec (@ 1767 Island Hwy)

Ages: 11 - 18

Details: Bring your wheels (skateboard, bike, scooter, inline skates) and enjoy live music and delicious bites at WSPR skatepark

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE (some food costs will apply)

Partnered with: Westshore Parks & Rec

Member: Town of Comox

Check out our 2024 events!

Note: Registration required for SOME activities.

Check out the Comox Valley Recreation Guide here!

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Member: Municipality of North Cowichan

Check out our exciting 2024 events!! 

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Wed. May 1, 2024

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time: 11:33 am - 12:18 pm

Location: Chemainus Secondary Room 118

Ages: Grades 7 - 12

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: FREE

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Fri. May 3, 2024

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 6:50 pm - 8:05 pm

Location: Fuller Lake Arena

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Teens can join the Public Skate for just $2!

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: $2

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Sat. May 4, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 1 pm - 6 pm

Location: Cowichan Aquatic Centre

Details: Teens can join the public swim for just $2!

Registration: Drop-in

Cost: $2

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Mon. May 6, 2024

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: Cowichan Aquatic Centre

Ages: 13 - 15

Registration: Please pre-register via northcowichan.ca/recreation

Cost: $4.45

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Tues. May 7, 2024

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 7 pm - 8 pm

Location: Crofton Elementary Open Gym

Ages: Grades 7 - 12

Registration: Drop-in 

Cost: FREE

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