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Youth Week: May 1 – 7, 2019

Youth Week, May 1-7

Youth Week is a provincial celebration held annually during the first week of May. It's a fun-filled week celebrating youth, their diversity and the positive contributions they make in their communities.

Youth Week 2019 will be jam-packed with fun events and activities. See below for the schedule of events!

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Wednesday, May 1
- Youth Week Barbecue
  Pinetree Community Centre - The Landing Youth Centre
  3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  Enjoy some barbecue and music while trying out jumbo games for a chance to win prizes! Don’t forget to snap a selfie with our photo booth!
- Tennis BC WorkShop
  Pinetree Community Centre - The Landing Youth Center
  3 – 4 p.m. and 4:30 – 6 p.m.
- Paint Night (11-18 yrs)
  Poirier Community Center - The Getaway
  6 – 8 p.m.
  Skip the screen time! Put down you phone, pick up a paintbrush and do something different with your night.
- POUND
  Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
  7 – 8 p.m.
  Free
  Youth Orientation must be completed prior to class.
Thursday, May 2
- Art Night – The Landing Mural Project
  Pinetree Community Centre – The Landing Youth Centre
  3:30 – 7:30pm
  Grab a paintbrush and help create a masterpiece to be displayed at The Landing Youth Centre. Graffiti and other art mediums will be led by an instructor.
- Basketball
  Pinetree Community Centre
  3 – 5 p.m.
  Free
- Women's Only Circuit
  Pinetree Community Centre
  4 – 5 p.m.
  Free
  Youth Orientation must be completed prior to class
- Volleyball
  Pinetree Community Centre
  5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
  Free
- Level 3
  Pinetree Community Centre
  6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
  Free
  Youth Orientation must be completed prior to class
Friday, May 3
- Café Karaoke (11-18 yrs)
- Poirier Community Centre – Getaway Youth Centre
  5 – 9 p.m.
  Enjoy a lazy Saturday night at this café, featuring mouthwatering treats that will satisfy your taste buds. There will also be karaoke – so bring a friend or two and get ready to sing
- Archery Tag (11-18 yrs)
  Poirier Forum
  5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Try out archery tag – a fast-paced game similar to paintball but with bows and arrows.
- The Release Party – Youth Hip Hop Night
  Pinetree Community Centre – The Landing Youth Centre
  
  7:15 – 9:30 p.m.
  Listen to great music and watch performances by our youth instructor and various dance crews.
- Toonie Skate
  Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex - Arena Three
  8:30 – 9:45 p.m.
  $2 per person - includes helmet and skate rental
- Drop-in sports
  Pinetree Community Centre
  Volleyball/Badminton
  5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
  Soccer/Basketball
  8 – 10 p.m.
  Free
Saturday, May 4
- Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament
  
  Pinetree Community Centre – The Landing Youth Centre
  8 – 10 p.m.
  Grab a ball and shoot some hoops!
- Casino Night
  Poirier Community Centre – Getaway Youth Centre
  5 – 9 p.m.
  Enjoy a night at the casino – with a twist on the games! Win prizes in a Super Smash Bro Tournament, slap-jack and many other fun games!
- Drop-in sports
  Pinetree Community Centre
  Badminton/Basketball
  5:45 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  Dodgeball
  6 – 7 p.m.
  Handball
  7 – 8 p.m.
  Free
- Basketball Drop-in
  8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
  City Centre Aquatic Complex
  Free
  Skills and drills completion planned. Come down and show your skills to win prizes!
Sunday, May 5
- Open House – All Ages
  Pinetree Community Centre - The Landing Youth Centre
  12 – 4 p.m.
  Come meet the crew at The Landing Youth Centre and find out all about the great programs/events taking place.
Monday, May 6
- Langara Recreation Leadership Diploma/Degree Presentation
  Poirier Community Centre – Getaway Youth Centre
  5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (11-18 yrs)
  Getting ready to graduate? Learn how to turn your passion into purpose. Langara’s recreation programs allow students to choose their own direction in one of the most interesting inter-disciplinary fields. Meet recreation professionals and hear about how this post-secondary experience can help you make a career out of what you love.
- Movie Night
  Pinetree Community Centre
  4 – 6 p.m.
  Free
- Recreation Jobs in Coquitlam & BBQ (11-18 yrs)
  Poirier Community Centre – Getaway Youth Centre
  6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  What recreation-based jobs are offered in Coquitlam, and what steps are needed to pursue these careers? Stick around the youth centre after the presentation and talk with City of Coquitlam staff members from Aquatics, the Arenas and Recreation Programs. Food and drinks will be provided.
- Volleyball Drop-in
  Pinetree Community Centre
  7 – 8:30 p.m.
  Free
- Zumba
  Summit Community Centre
  7 – 8 p.m.
  Free
  Youth Orientation must be completed prior to class.
Tuesday, May 7
- Ask Me Anything
  Pinetree Community Centre – The Landing Youth Centre
  
  3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  ACCESS Youth Team will be on hand to answer any and every question you have for them – including any tough or personal questions you may have.
- Adulting 101 – Intro to Budgeting (11-18 yrs)
  Poirier Community Centre – Getaway Youth Centre
  5 – 6 p.m.
  Ever wondered what a budget is and why you should make one? Want to learn how to set financial goals and adjust your spending to meet those goals? Come to this workshop to get information on general budgeting! Space is limited.