COMMUNITY RESOURCES
& PROGRAMS
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NORTH SHORE YOUTH DISTRIBUTION LIST - 
EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & MORE
  • NVCL Newcomer Teen Language Lab – North Vancouver City Library are hosting a weekly language lab on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm.  This program is open to teens in grade 8-12 to practise English conversation skills, improve confidence and make new friends.  For more information or to register, see https://www.nvcl.ca/events/language-lab-6.
  • DNV Youth Action Grants – The District of North Vancouver is providing a limited funding opportunity for youth to take meaningful actions that improve physical and digital spaces across the North Shore.  The application period ends on Sunday, February 15, 2026.  For more information or to apply, see https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/youth-action-grants.
  • Be Here & Be Queer – Foundry presents a queer-led 2SLGBTQIA+ social and recreational group for youth (age 16-24) every Monday from 5:00pm-7:00pm.  Each week, the group will engage in various activities in a safe, affirming and supportive space where youth can be themselves and connect with others.  To register, contact [email protected].
  • Creative Crafts and Games –Foundry presents a social group for youth (age 12-16) with mental health barriers and/or neurodiversities to connect with peers while participating in different crafts and board games.  The group meets every Tuesday from 3:30pm-5:00pm.  To register, contact [email protected].
  • Winter Groups –Foundry presents two winter socials for youth (age 12-24) at Foundry North Shore.  Hot Chocolate Jar Making on Wednesday, December 18 from 1:30-3:30pm and Gingerbread House Making on Friday, December 20 from 1:30-3:30pm.  To register, contact [email protected].
  • Mindful Yoga – Foundry presents a yoga class for youth (age 12-24) of all experience levels.  The class takes place at John Braithwaite Community Centre every Thursday from 2:15pm-3:15pm.  To register, contact [email protected].
  • Emergency First Aid Training Course – Foundry’s Work and Education Program presents a one-day course for Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level C on January 30 from 8:45am-5:00pm.  The course takes place at Life Preservers North Vancouver (224 Lonsdale Ave) and is open to North Shore youth (age 15-24) who engage in fewer than 15 hours a week in school, training or work and are not currently enrolled in another employment support program.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected].
  • Mindfulness and Stress Relief – North Vancouver District Public Library is offering a stress relief workshop on Sunday, January 12 from 2:30pm-3:30pm at Lynn Valley Library.  This workshop is guided by youth and offered to youth (age 12-20).  To register, contact [email protected].
  • Holiday Dinner – West Vancouver Youth Services is offering a free festive holiday barbecue on Saturday, December 14 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at West Vancouver Community Centre.  This year, Youth Services is supporting the Hollyburn Community Services Society; please bring non-perishable food, clothing or toiletries to donate if you are able.  To RSVP or find out more, contact [email protected].   
  • Drop-In Youth Art Therapy – Capilano Community Services presents a fun and creative art session for youth (age 12-15).  Art therapy takes place on Mondays from 4:00pm-5:00pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre; snacks and supplies will be provided.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected].  
  • Sunday Social – Capilano Community Services presents a drop-in social club for youth (age 16-24) on Sundays from 12:00pm-2:00pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre; snacks, art, and games will be provided.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected].  
  • Saturday’s Spotlight – Capilano Community Services presents a drop-in social club for youth (age 10-15) on Saturdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre; snacks, art, and games will be provided.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected].  ​
VOLUN
VOLUNTEERING & JOBS
City Park Stewards – The City of North Vancouver’s Park Stewards program is seeking volunteers for a holly haul and volunteer appreciation event at Sunrise Park from 9:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, December 14.  Register at https://www.cnv.org/your-government/living-city/get-involved/city-park-stewards.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
  • NVCL Youth Drop-In – The Room on the 2nd Floor of North Vancouver City Library is reserved for youth (grade 7-12) Monday-Thursday from 3:00pm-6:00pm and Friday from 3:00pm-5:00pm to hang out with friends, complete homework, read, use computers, etc.  Registration is not required.  See https://www.nvcl.ca/teens-community-hub for more information.
  • NVRC Youth Centre Drop-In – For a full schedule of drop-in programs, see https://nvrc.perfectmind.com/23734/Clients/BookMe4?widgetId=191b3742-8801-4eb9-bbfa-abb28439f20c.
  • West Van Youth Drop-In Programs – West Vancouver Youth Services offers a number of drop-in opportunities for youth (grade 6-12) from Monday-Saturday.  All youth spaces are open and pre-registration is not required.  For a full schedule of drop-in programs, see https://www.westvancouverrec.ca/youth.
  • MONOVA Sensory Friendly Sundays – MONOVA presents sensory friendly programming one Sunday per month from 9:00am-11:00am geared towards for neurodiverse visitors of all ages.  For more information or to book a time, see https://monova.ca/sensory-friendly/.
  • Foundry Drop-in Counselling & Primary Care – Foundry North Shore offers drop-in counselling from 1:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Thursdays and 1:00pm-4:00pm on Fridays.  Drop-in primary care is offered 2:30pm-5:30pm Monday-Thursdays and 2:00pm-3:30pm on Fridays.  For more information, see https://foundrybc.ca/northshore/.
  • Fearless: Youth Empowering Programming – North Shore Women’s Centre presents expanded youth program with a vision to become a “girls hub” for female-identifying and gender diverse youth.  For more information, see https://www.northshorewomen.ca/fearless.
  • Wired 4 Success – Hollyburn Community Services Society offers an ongoing 13 week program designed for youth (age 16-30) with barriers to employment.  This program offers individualized planning, financial support, work experience and education encouraging youth to secure employment in their field of interest.  See https://www.hollyburn-society.ca/youth/wired-for-success/ to register or find out more information.
  • Youth Employment Skills and Strategy (YESS) – Impact North Shore presents an ongoing program for newcomer youth to develop skills and gain work experience.  For more information, see https://impactnorthshore.ca/our-workshops/youth-employment-skills-and-strategy-yess-program/.
  • Mondays in Motion – Capilano Community Services presents an open gym for youth (age 12-16) on Mondays at Lions Gate Rec Centre’s Gymnasium.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
  • Empowerment – Capilano Community Services presents a community support group for female-identifying, non-binary and trans youth (age 16-24).  The group meets on Mondays from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre’s River Room.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
  • Wellness Wednesday – Capilano Community Services presents a community building and crafting group for youth (age 16-24).  The group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
  • Gaming Club – Capilano Community Services presents a gaming club for youth (age 12-18).  The club meets every Friday from 3:30pm-5:00pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre’s River Room.  For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
  • North Shore PACT – The CMHA has launched a civilian-led team that will respond to crisis calls related to mental health and substance use on the North Shore.  Youth (age 13+) can receive over the phone or in-person help with a range of mental health issues.  See https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/peer-assisted-care-team-pact/ for more details.
  • Provincial Youth Wellbeing Resource – For provincial resources for youth mental health and wellbeing, see https://wellbeing.gov.bc.ca/youth-mental-health-and-wellbeing.
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