Vancouver Island Youth Week Events
Cities and organizations all across the province are busy planning for BC Youth Week 2025! 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!!
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
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!!
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!!
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!
Member: Municipality of North Cowichan
Check out our exciting 2025 events!!
Thurs. May 1, 2025
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Chemainus Skate Park
Ages: 12-18
Description: Grab your board and meet us at the park! This is a social session to share tips, tricks, and hang out with your friends! All abilities welcome. Equipment available to borrow.
Registration: Drop-in
Cost: FREE
Fri. May 2, 2025
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Location / Time: Cowichan Aquatic Centre (1pm-8pm), Fuller Lake Arena (6:45pm-8pm)
Ages: 12 - 18
Details: Teens join the public swim or skate for just $2!
Registration: Drop-in
Cost: FREE
Mon. May 5, 2025
Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Time: 11:33am-12:18pm
Location: Chemainus Secondary School
Ages: Grades 7-12
Details: Join us as we celebrate YOUth with food, music, and prizes at lunch in the Community Youth Room.
Registration:
Cost: Free
Tues. May 6, 2025
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 7pm-8pm
Location: Crofton Elementary Gym
Ages: Grades 7-12
Details: Come test your skills in a series of basketball challenges, prizes to be won!
Registration: Drop-in
Cost: Free!
Wed. May 7, 2025
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Ages: 13-15 years
Details: Learn essential information to help get you started in the gym!
Registration: Please pre-register reccowichan.ca
Cost: $4.45
