Youth Week

BC Youth Week is a provincial celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May. It is a week of fun and interactive celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments, and diversity of youth across the province.

Of course this is a big week for us at the Abbotsford Youth Commission! We look forward to #BCYW! All our plans are below... all the events this year are FREE!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to ALL our amazing AYC Youth Week sponsors! Your contributions have made a huge difference; we couldn't have done it without you. We're grateful for your commitment to empowering and uplifting youth in our community!

Our amazing sponsors:

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Youth Week Events May 1 – 7, 2024

Wed. May 1, 2024

Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: ARC Arena (dry floor)

Who: Youth ages 12-18

Details: Lights! Lasers! Action! Have a blast while you chase your opponents around barriers in the ARC Arena!

Registration: No registration required, but please DM us on Instagram @abbyouth or check our website www.abbyyouth.com and complete the form to save your spot!

Partnering with: The City of Abbotsford

Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Rush on over and pick out your favourite flavour. Will you be able to ease the brain freeze?

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Race to roll the most points and get to the head table first! Prizes and snacks are yours for the taking—if you roll the right dice!

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Thurs. May 2, 2024

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Abbotsford Horseshoe Club (2308 Adanac St, Abbotsford)

Who: Local Youth Workers

Details: We want to thank Abbotsford’s amazing Youth Workers by hosting a social at the Abbotsford Horseshoe Club with free treats!

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: The Abbotsford Horseshoe Club

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 15 - 18

Details: Coffee and Chill night hosted by the Abbotsford Youth Council for students in grade 10-12 only. Come enjoy a coffee and treat, hangout with friends, play a game, and listen to music.

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the Abbotsford Youth Council

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Do you have what it takes to defend your square and be crowned royalty? We’ve got prizes and bragging rights to give away at this event.

Registration: Drop-in. No registration needed.

Cost: FREE

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Rd)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Take on the challenge of three elimination games and be the last one standing. Can you withstand the pressure for the ultimate prize?

Registration: Drop-in. No registration needed.

Cost: FREE

Fri. May 3, 2024

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: MRC Ice Arena (3106 Clearbrook Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: Lace up and skate into spring for a chance to get some free BC Youth Week Swag!

Registration: No Registration Required, but please DM us on Instagram @abbyouth or check our website www.abbyyouth.com and complete the form to save your spot!

Cost: FREE admission and FREE rentals

Partnering with: The City of Abbotsford

Date: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Road)

Ages: 12 - 18

Details: You’re invited to a party to die for. Help us solve the mystery of which staff took out the beloved AYC unicorn?

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Sat. May 4, 2024

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

1:30pm - 2:00pm – Beginner Skateboard Lesson (Equipment provided for lessons)

2:00pm - 4:00pm – Main Event/Competition/Prizes/Star Wars Craft/Free Drinks

Location: ARC Skate Park (2499 McMillan Rd)

Ages: Family-event (Open to ALL)

Details: Grab your skateboards and head over to the ARC Skate Park to join Replay, the City of Abbotsford, and AYC Staff. We will be kicking off the event with beginners’ lessons, followed by our main event: featuring a skateboard competition, prizes, Star Wars crafts and free drinks! May the 4th Be With YOUTH!

Registration: No registration required!

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the City of Abbotsford and Replay Boardshop

Sun. May 5, 2024

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Time: All Day

Location: Instagram (@abbyyouth)

Ages: Everyone

Details: Check out our social media to see some of the artwork that the youth at our centres have been working on to learn and raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People.

Registration: N/A

Cost: FREE!

Mon. May 6, 2024

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 11:45 AM - 2:20 PM

Location: Colleen and Gordie Howe Gym

Who: Howe students only

Details: All Howe Students welcome to join members of the Abbotsford Police Department and the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service in this ultimate Dodgeball showdown!

Registration: Howe students only

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: Abbotsford PD & Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: Race to roll the most points and get to the head table! Prizes and snacks are yours for the taking—if you roll the right dice!

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: Rush on over and pick a flavour. Will you be able to ease the brain freeze?

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

Sun. May 7, 2024

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Who: City Council / Youth Council

Details: Our City Council and Youth Council will be getting together to collaborate on issues of importance to youth in Abbotsford.

Partnering with: the Abbotsford City Council, and Youth Council

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Who: AYC Staff

Details: Our team of awesome youth workers will be handing out mental health resources to students at an Abbotsford Middle School.

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: ARC Youth Centre (2499 McMillan Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: Race against the clock in the ARC bouncy obstacle course!

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

Partnering with: the City of Abbotsford

Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: MRC Youth Centre (3106 Clearbrook Rd)

Who: Ages 12 - 18

Details: You’re invited to a party to die for. Help us solve the mystery of which staff took out the beloved AYC unicorn?

Registration: No Registration Needed

Cost: FREE!

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History of BC Youth Week: In 1995, a small group of local municipal planners and youth recreation leaders in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia stumbled across an idea they thought might be an interesting little project. At first, discussions revolved around the idea of organizing a Youth Day. However, this was not big enough for the ambitious group, so they decided to make it an entire week. Thus Youth Week was born. It began with a small handful of municipalities launching a new and exciting initiative to promote partnerships with youth, adults, businesses, government, schools and the media – A Celebration of Youth.

Mission Statement: The BC Youth Week Committee engages individuals throughout BC to collaborate and support each other. We create opportunities that empower youth to be heard, recognized, and celebrated.

Check out the BC Youth Week website to see what is happening all over BC this year!

Youth Week has become an international celebration to promote awareness of youth. It is an opportunity for people around the world to learn about, and from, the youth of their community. During May 1st to 7th, youth in BC will embrace the spirit of Youth Week by participating in activities and events organized by youth for youth, while honoring and celebrating their diversity and their many contributions in their communities.

Youth Week events have included youth award ceremonies, advocacy campaigns, service projects, entertainment events, sporting competitions, educational forums, and other events to showcase, educate and empower youth in our communities. More information, including a sample of the activities that take place during BC Youth Week, can be found on the events listing page.

Wherever Youth Week is celebrated, the idea behind it is the same: Young people are important and need to be recognized in a constructive and positive manner. Their contributions need to be acknowledged and celebrated. Mark your calendar and support youth in your community