Mental Health First Aid – Basic
Learn how to identify and engage in crisis interventions. Participants will gain improved mental health for themselves as well as a greater recognition and understanding of mental health problems. Upon completion participants will be empowered to engage in a dialog with someone with an emerging mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. MHFA […]
Mental Health First Aid – Adults who Interact With Youth
This course is intended for an adult audience whose primary focus is youth (aged 14-25). Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with the young people in their lives, including at schools, extra-curricular activities, social services, family, friends, and communities. In addition to the four most common disorders […]
Baby Sign Language
Babies understand and can communicate long before they are able to speak. Research shows that babies who learn Sign Language learn quicker and talk earlier. Using songs and games, learn how to teach your baby basic American Sign Language (ASL) so they can better convey their wants and needs and relieve unnecessary frustration. The instructor […]
Parent Workshop Series: Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health
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. Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health, presented by Youth Connect Vancouver (www.ycvancouver.ca) Today’s youth […]
Peek Into Business – Introduction for Youth
Peek Into Business is a business entrepreneurship camp for youth ages 11-15 to explore how corporations can solve complex issues in the world and community. With the 5-day program, we cover introductory topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, technology, sustainability, and business ethics. Students will have the chance to pitch their own business ideas, applying […]
Pre-teen Homework Club
Welcome to Pre-teen Homework Club! This is a FREE program for pre-teens ages 9-12 who are looking for a quiet space to work on their homework or school project. High school volunteers will also be available to help with various subjects including literacy, math, science, and social studies. Spaces are limited – please register. Note: […]
Young Commander Chess – Intermediate
Intermediate/Advance: 6-12 yrs old; anyone with knowledge of chess tactics and combinations.As a school academic in a game, playing chess and being smart are interconnected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Joining in this Sherlock-Holmes-world of tactics and strategies, kids get trained in life-skills […]
Young Commander Chess – Novice/Starter
Beginner/Novice: 6-12 yrs old; anyone with limited or no knowledge of chess basicsAs a school academic in a game, playing chess and being smart are interconnected. There’s a strong correlation between chess and academic achievement including math, spatial analysis and non-verbal reasoning ability. Joining in this Sherlock-Holmes-world of tactics and strategies, kids get trained in […]
Red Cross Emergency First Aid/CPR-C/AED
This is a basic one day course offering lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for the workplace or home. This course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Certification lasts for 3 years with the Canadian Red Cross. Course content includes […]
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. […]
