Youth Services Coordinator: Silisha Ali
sali@newwestcity.ca
Youth Services Coordinator: Silisha Ali
sali@newwestcity.ca
620 EIGHTH ST, NEW WESTMINSTER
Spring Season Youth Centre Hours
3:15 - 9:00 pm Monday - Thursday
3:15 - 11:00 pm Friday & Saturday
Closed Sunday
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Celebrating Youth Culture & Contribution
Youth Week Events New Westminster
May 1 - 7, 2023
Youth Week is an annual event held throughout BC during the first week of May, celebrating the remarkable contributions of young people to our communities. At the City of New Westminster, we're proud to be part of this province-wide celebration, recognizing the positive impact that our youth make all year round.
This exciting week is packed with fun and engaging events designed to build stronger connections between our youth and the City. Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our youth and foster a vibrant, thriving community for all.
Have questions or want to get involved?
Contact Youth Services Coordinator Silisha Ali:
604.515.3775.
New West Youth Centre Events (Age 13 - 18)
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May 1
YOUTH Vision
Unleash your inner artist and join us for an all-day art extravaganza. Collaborate with others to paint a letter from the word YOUTH, and create your very own unique shrink art keychain. Plus, challenge your imagination and explore various forms of creative expression through engaging activities such as creative writing and videography. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event!
📍 New West Youth Centre 3:15 - 9:00 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
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May 4
New West Youth Awards
Our annual celebration of outstanding contributions made by exceptional youth aged 11-18 in our community. There are five youth categories and a special recognition for an Adult Ally who has gone above and beyond to support our youth. Help us shine a spotlight on these remarkable individuals by nominating them today! Learn more
Invite-only Event
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May 2
Meeting in the Middle
Join us for a special gathering of youth and seniors at the Youth Centre. Enjoy delicious snacks and engaging activities while connecting with our neighbours from Century House. Share some laughs and meaningful conversations as we bridge the generation gap and build stronger bonds within our community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect.
📍 New West Youth Centre 3:15 - 5:00 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
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May 5
Volleyball Classic
Gather your squad and join us for an adrenaline-packed 4-on-4 volleyball showdown between Youth and Emergency Services (Police & Fire)! Be a part of the excitement and cheer on your team as they battle it out for victory. But that's not all - expect to be entertained with lively music, tantalizing food, and the chance to win awesome prizes.
📍 New West Youth Centre 4:00 - 9:00 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
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May 3
Cultural Collab
This is a perfect opportunity to connect with others and broaden your understanding of the world. Join us for a cultural exchange where you can learn about each other's backgrounds and traditions. Experience different cuisines and expand your horizons by listening and sharing with others. Don't worry, if sharing is not your thing, just come to listen and enjoy.
📍 New West Youth Centre 3:15 - 9:00 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
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May 6
Youth Week Wrap Party
Don't miss the grand finale of Youth Week! Join us for our highly-anticipated annual wrap party where we'll be serving up plenty of mouth-watering snacks and a variety of exciting indoor and outdoor activities. Soak up the fun atmosphere as we bid farewell to another amazing Youth Week.
This event is open to all youth aged 11-18.
📍 New West Youth Centre 12:30 - 3:00 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
Friday,May 5: QCC Drop-in Open House - Parents Welcome!
Parents: this is your chance to experience a night of youth drop-in! Take part in a fun basketball game of parents versus youth, join in our Friday night dinner program, sing karaoke, and play board games. Meet our Youth Services staff and learn more about our programs.
Enter to win Door prizes for attending and prizes for participating.
📍 Queensborough Community Centre 6:30 - 8:30 pm
🎫 FREE
Looking for events and activities for youth aged 11 - 13?
We will be hosting these special Youth Week after school Drop-in activities at the following Middle Schools:
📍 École Glenbrook Middle School
📍 Fraser River Middle School
📍 Queensborough Middle School
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May 1
YOUTH Vision
An all-out art day! Paint a letter together from the work YOUTH. We'll also be making shrink art keychains, and there will be opportunities to explore creative writing, videography, and more.
📍 EGMS, FRMS & QMS, 3:15 - 5:15 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
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May 3
Culture Collab Day
This is a perfect opportunity to connect with others and broaden your understanding of the world. Join us for a cultural exchange where you can learn about other backgrounds and traditions.
📍 EGMS, FRMS & QMS, 3:15 - 5:15 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
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May 6
Challenge Day
Verse your friends at random challenges for prizes. Can you snap the most in 30 seconds? Can you jump higher than everyone? Can you blow the BIGGEST bubble? If so, you could be the winner!
📍 EGMS, FRMS & QMS, 3:15 - 9:00 pm
🎫 $1.00 or Free with NWY Membership
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FRMS / Central West - Rhiannon
E: rfoxcroft@newwestcity.ca T: 778.312.1511 -
EGMS / East End - Michelle
E: murray@newwestcity.ca T: 604.834.2007 -
QMS / QCC / Queensborough - Val
E: vmckinnon@newwestcity.ca T: 604.636.4441