Coquitlam teens can enjoy a week of free action-packed games, arts and crafts, sports and more during Youth Week May 1 to 7.
COQUITLAM, B.C., April 16, 2025 – Coquitlam teens can enjoy a week of free action-packed games, arts and crafts, sports and more during Youth Week May 1 to 7.
Coquitlam once again joins communities across the province to celebrate the diversity and positive contributions of youth during BC Youth Week. Recreation staff have planned a full week of drop-in and registered activities at recreation facilities and City parks around the community including free contests, art workshops, sports drop-ins, and wellness activities. Details and registration links can be found at coquitlam.ca/YouthWeek.
Sign Up for the Scavenger Hunt by May 1
As part of the lineup of activities for Youth Week, we are thrilled to announce the return of the popular weeklong Scavenger Hunt for 2025 (Course ID 191117), inviting all Coquitlam youth aged 11 to 18 to join in on the excitement.
Throughout the week, youth will receive daily emails with clues leading them to spots around Coquitlam, where they can snap selfies and uncover the city's hidden gems. Registration is open now until May 1 at coquitlam.ca/registration, offering participants the chance to compete for exciting prizes whether exploring solo or with friends.
Registered Activities
Local youth can enjoy a special Pickup Basketball Tournament (Course ID 188516) on Saturday, May 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Town Centre Park basketball courts (1299 Pinetree Way). Join forces with the City's Spotlight on Sport, Park Spark, and Community Recreation Teams for a 3-on-3 basketball showdown. Teens can showcase their skills, enjoy a bite to eat, and win fantastic prizes. This event is for youth aged 11 to 18. Registration is now open at coquitlam.ca/registration.
Youth can learn something new, meet new friends, have fun and improve their health by signing up for free registered programs through the online registration system.
- May 2: May the Force Be with You Star Wars Event at Centennial Pavilion (630 Poirier Street) – Course ID 180527
- May 2: Bad Seed | Youth Help-a-Habitat at Leigh Park (1254 Soball Street) – Course ID 191745
- May 3: No Shoes AMA HOUSE Dance Jam & Art Social at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) – Register at evergreenculturalcentre.ca
- May 5: Create an Art Journal at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court) – Course ID 189704
- May 6: Impossible Brain Puzzles at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court) – Course ID 190844
- May 6: Youth Forest Tours at Mundy Park Field House (629 Hilcrest Street) – Course ID 191751
- May 6: Escape Room Event at The Getaway Youth Centre (620 Poirier Street) – Course ID 180528
- May 7: Game Show Night at The Getaway Youth Centre (620 Poirier Street) – Course ID 180529
Youth Week Drop-in Fun
Special Youth Week drop-in events include:
- May 1: Youth Week Trivia Night at Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way)
- May 2: Youth BBQ at Maillardville Community Centre Plaza (1200 Cartier Avenue)
- May 2: Toonie Skate & After Hours Swim at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier Street) - $2 admission, ages 13-18.
- May 3: Youth Free Swim at City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way)
- May 4: Youth Study Lounge at The Landing Youth Centre (1260 Pinetree Way)
- May 5: Youth Soccer Drop-in Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way)
- May 7: Cooking Night and Outreach at The Landing Youth Centre (1260 Pinetree Way)
For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/YouthWeek.
Media contact:
Jim Lacroix
Community Recreation Manager
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca
604-927-4386
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.