Youth Services

FOOD WITH FRIENDS

Learn basic food prep, baking, and cooking skills and get experience in a professional kitchen. Participants will work together to prepare a meal each week. They will also learn modifications to create the same meal in a personal kitchen. Staff will oversee the creation of fun and delicious recipes for youth to learn to make. Age: 11–18

PCCC Wilson Kitchen

77330 Sa 1:30–3:30pm May 27–Jun 24

FEE: $117.00

YOUTH AT HOME ALONE

Spending time at home alone while your parents are busy running errands or working? This course provides the skills needed to safely look after yourself. Interactive lessons and scenarios will help you and your parents feel more confident when you are home by yourself. Age: 10–14

HC Lecture Room

77334 T 6:30–8:30pm Apr 18

77335 T 6:30–8:30pm May 16

77336 T 6:30–8:30pm Jun 20

FEE: $27.25

The Port Coquitlam Community Centre Youth Centre and Hyde Creek Youth Centres are fully supervised and inclusive community spaces providing activities for youth . Our centres include billiard tables, foosball tables, table tennis, board games, video games, and other amenities . Both facilities have barrier-free opportunities for youth to make new friends, develop skills and gain knowledge needed for living an active and healthy lifestyle . Our Youth Recreation staff are available to help out with homework, projects, social skills, getting active, volunteering and having fun!

Port Coquitlam Community Centre Youth Centre:

2150 Wilson Ave. 604 927 7938

Youth Centre Hours: M–Th 3–7:30pm | F 3–8:30pm | Sa 4–9pm | Sun Closed

Hyde Creek: 1379 Laurier Ave. 604.927.7938

Youth Centre Hours: M–Th 3–7pm | F–Sa 3–8pm | Sun Closed

YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR Jorma Geary 604 927 7919

PORT COQUITLAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

Registered drop-in programs include:

• Youth Basketball

HYDE CREEK RECREATION CENTRE

Registered drop-in programs include:

• Youth Basketball

This intensive course covers the business of babysitting, caring for babies and toddlers, risk management, emergencies, first aid, feeding, sleeping, games, problem solving, and communication. Certification upon successful completion of tested material. Age: 11–14

HC Lecture Room

77331 Sa 9:30–4:30pm

77332 Sa 9:30–4:30pm

77333 Sa 9:30–4:30pm

FEE: $65.00

Offered by the Tri-City Fencing Academy. Our youth program begins with a four-session introductory class, quickly teaching the basic actions of the sport, allowing students to progress in their skills in a short time. Fencing is a great cardiovascular workout, improving hand-eye co-ordination, concentration, mental focus and physical stamina. It provides a fun and competitive atmosphere that builds self-confidence and respect. All equipment is provided. Age: 9–15

PCCC

Prerequisite: Fencing – Youth Beginners or Fencing – Children Beginners 2 Offered by the Tri-City Fencing Academy. After completion of a beginners program, students enter our L1 (9–10 yrs) or L1 (11–15 yrs) training program. Younger students will be learning in this L1 program until they reach the age of 11, older students 3–9 months, as they develop strong technical sport fencing basics. A $100 deposit is necessary to sign-out equipment and due on the first session.

Youth mentors with a passion for basketball provide a safe, fun environment where players can enjoy and learn the game of basketball. Offering adapted and integrated programming for all skills and abilities. This also includes drop in gym admission. Volunteers must be in grades 10–12 (ages 15–18 years old) contact 604-927-7962 for additional information.

11–14

Prerequisite: L1 Training Program Offered by the Tri-City Fencing Academy. After graduation from an L1 program, fencers move into our L2 program. Students will be learning in the L2 program for 1–2 years as they move from basic skills to more advanced technical and tactical knowledge and more involvement in competitions. These programs are skills assessment based, using an advancement system from the Canadian Fencing Federation similar to other martial arts programs. Students are required to have their own equipment for L2 and L3 programs. Age: 11–20