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Youth Centre
The JBCC’s Youth Centre has a wide range of programs for Lower Lonsdale Youth’s aged between 11 to 18 years old. There are daily programs filled with lively, fun activities that draw many of the area’s young community members to the Centre. From games night to open gym activities to girls night, the Centre encourages not only participation but also for today’s kids to get involved and be active members of the community.
The Centre is supervised by at least two staff at all times to ensure the activities run smoothly and participation is based on the key JBCC values – inclusiveness, respect, excellence, community leadership, choice and environmental sustainability.
The staff is keen to have fun with our Youths and make sure their experience at the Centre offers:
- Safety from harm
- An environment of respect by staff and other youth
- Access to trained Youth Outreach Workers
- Access to nutritious food
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Hours
Monday to Thursday: 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Friday to Saturday: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
7:00pm to 10:00pm (Open Gym)
Sundays Closed
Daily Drop-In Programs
There are daily programs to keep our Youths busy and interested with many opportunities to hang out with their friends, and make new ones.
Pre-Teen Drop-In
Pre-teens ages 10-12 are welcome for supervised drop-ins Monday evenings from 6-8pm and after school on Tuesdays from 3:30- 5:30pm
Join us for snacks, Wii,X-box, Guitar Hero and Rockband; all in a supportive and healthy environment. There is also a pre-teen drop-in at North Shore Neighbourhood House, Fridays at 6-9pm.
Building a Stronger Youth
We are proud to offer great learning and enriching programs for our Youths. We encourage our kids to get active and strive to provide them with the skills, knowledge and support to be contributing members of our community.
- Youth Leadership Program
A six month leadership program for youth ages 14-17. Learn skills that promote self discovery through class sessions and out trips. Enrolment package can be picked up at the Youth Centre.
- Youth Planning Committee
Founded by graduates of the Youth Leadership Program, its purpose is to offer planned outings and activities for the youth. The YPC works with the JBCC Youth Centre Coordinator in implementing outings and events that occur throughout the year. Information on outings is posted on “the Outings Bulletin Board” in the Youth Centre.
Resources for Youth
From sex to drugs, communication to housing, there is a wealth of online publications and real world organizations available to help.
Download our current list of Youth Resources.
Outreach Youth Workers
Outreach Youth Workers provide support services for youth 13-18 years old who are having difficulties in their lives. Our trained Outreach Workers will drop by the Youth Centre occasionally and may accompany Youth Centre staff on outings. All Outreach Youth Workers visit high schools on the North Shore and can be a valuable resource to parents and youth.
For more information on the Youth Centre and how your child can get involved, please contact Tricia Sharpe, Youth Centre’s Coordinator, (604) 868-7065 or email tsharpe@jbcc.ca.