Hillcrest Summer Volunteer Orientation

We accept youth volunteers ages 14-18 to help with assisting our programs and keep the fun going with all our participants! This orientation is specifically for youth volunteers who are interested in volunteering in our summer programs at Hillcrest Centre including: – Explorers Summer Day Camp – Swim & Skate Program – Playground Program (@ […]

Hillcrest Youth Council

The Hillcrest Youth Council is a group of dedicated high school youth (grades 8-12) who are interested in developing their leadership skills and to give back to their community. Examples of youth-led projects include starting new initiatives in the neighbourhood and supporting special events in the community centre. If you are looking to be apart […]

Freestyle – Adapted Youth Program

**PRIORITY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURNING PARTICIPANTS ON MARCH 14 AT 7PM UNTIL MARCH 21. After this date, any remaining spaces will be open to new in-takes. Please register early to avoid disappointment.** Freestyle is an adaptive youth-driven social program. This program is designed for 13-18 year olds with mild to moderate needs (behavioral and […]

Parent Workshop Series: How To Talk To Your Teenage Child

This free workshop series is for parents/caregivers of pre-teens or teens who are interested in learning more about how to better support their child. Each workshop was thoughtfully curated, based on the current trends and social issues your youth may be facing. How to Talk to (and Understand) Your Teenage Child, presented by Youth Connect […]

Red Cross Babysitting Course

The Babysitting Course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. […]

Explorers Youth Leadership Camp – Week 7

Join us this summer for an action-packed week of fun group activities, arts and crafts, outdoor recreation and exploration to local parks and areas. This is a leadership themed camp with weekly activities focused on developing various skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, communication, volunteerism, money skills, goal-setting, and much more! Outdoor recreational activities may include […]

Red Cross Babysitting Course

The Babysitting Course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. […]

Explorers Youth Leadership Camp – Week 8

Join us this summer for an action-packed week of fun group activities, arts and crafts, outdoor recreation and exploration to local parks and areas. This is a leadership themed camp with weekly activities focused on developing various skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, communication, volunteerism, money skills, goal-setting, and much more! Outdoor recreational activities may include […]

Red Cross Babysitting Course

The Babysitting Course refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviors to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. […]

Future Bounce Summer Camp Gr 8-11

Future Bounce Basketball is Vancouver’s first female run and female focused subsidized basketball program – founded and coached by the women of today to empower the women of tomorrow. Our goal is to give all self-identified girls the chance to play basketball, build connections, and enhance their skills. We know that basketball is about more […]

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