Need a place to chill? Come visit our youth centres at Pinetree Community Centre and Poirier Community Centre where we offer: group activities, social support and public information. Our centres have tons of fun activities including ping pong, Foosball, pool, video games and much more!
- The Getaway Youth Centre is for youth ages 14 to 18 and is located adjacent to the Poirier Community Centre.
- The Landing Youth Centre is for youth ages 13 to 18 and is located at the Pinetree Community Centre. On Friday and Saturday, we welcome youth ages 11 to 18 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Hours of Operation: Monday, Closed; Tuesday – Thursday, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 3:30 – 10 p.m.
Sports Drop-ins at Pinetree
Youth Badminton and Basketball are offered at Pinetree Community Centre, Tuesday – Thursday evenings from 4 - 5:45 p.m. and Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. for 45 minute timeslots.
Pre-registration is required for Youth Sports Drop-ins. Register online or call 604-927-4386 to book a court, registering in person is acceptable but registering online or by phone is preferred. Maximum two people per basketball and badminton per court booking. Court booking cost $2 per time slot.
Youth Registered Programs
Please visit our registration page to see what new and exciting youth programs we will be offering this year!
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership and volunteer opportunities are a great way to meet new people, gain valuable experience, have fun, and get involved in your community.
Poirier Youth Leadership Committee
An exciting, no-cost opportunity for youth looking to develop leadership skills, make a positive contribution to their community and gain experience planning special events. Committee members attend meetings, plus additional days as needed (must be a current City of Coquitlam Volunteer). For more information, email Lindsay Miller.
Coquitlam Youth Council
Have your voice heard and make a difference! Youth Council members provide feedback, ideas and suggestions on city-wide initiatives, programs and issues facing youth in Coquitlam. Open to students in Grade 10 – 12.
Note: We are currently recruiting for our 2020/2021 Youth Council. This year’s Youth Council will begin with online meetings only, but we are hopeful we will be able to move to in person meetings later this year.
Meetings are every second Wednesday, 4 – 5 p.m. beginning September 23rd.
If you would like to join us or have any questions, feel free to call 604-927-6903 or email Youth Programs. Meetings can be recorded for volunteer hours.
Youth Action Aquatic Action Teams
Are you looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? Enjoy planning events? If so, Coquitlam Aquatics is looking for enthusiastic youth (ages 13 to 18) to take on projects planning special events in our pools and arenas. This six to eight week commitment involves weekly meetings and some additional time for planning.
If you are eager, creative and proactive, join us! Email City Centre Aquatic Complex or email Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex.
Volunteer Opportunities
View a list of Volunteer Opportunities.
