Youth Week

Youth Week is a provincial celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May (May 1st to 7th). It is a week of excitement and 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.

As part of BC Youth Week, The City of Richmond and Community Associations hosts a number of free or low-cost events. These fun and interactive events are a great way for youth to spend time with friends in a safe, youth-friendly environment and celebrate being a youth in Richmond!

Youth Week May 1-7
This is YOUR week, so get out and enjoy it!

City Centre Amazing Race 2013
Saturday, April 27  12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
City Centre Community Centre 
$20 per team
Form a team and sign up for the race with several stations, crazy challenges and a chance to win great prizes! Richmond is waiting….GO! Teams must be a minimum of five players with the option for two substitutes.
Info and to register: Henry jiun-hsien Yao at Henry.Yao@richmond.ca

Youth Week Carnival
Tuesday, April 30  3:00 pm-5:00 pm
West Richmond Community Centre/Hugh Boyd School 
FREE!
Hosted by West Richmond and Hugh Boyd Student Council, this event includes a dunk tank, pie throwing, other games and activities and a BBQ.
Info: Seth at 604-238-8416

City of Richmond U-ROC (Richmond Outstanding Community)
Youth Awards
Thursday, May 2  5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Richmond Olympic Oval
Celebrating the achievements and dedication of youth, youth groups and asset champions within the Richmond community. By invitation only. 
Info: www.richmond.ca/uroc

Acoustic Night @ Steveston
Friday, May 3  8:30 pm - midnight
Steveston Community Centre
FREE!
Come listen to good music by local musicians or better yet, get up and play in front of the crowd! Acoustic or piano sets welcome.
Info: 604-238-8019

Black-Tie Youth Brunch
Saturday, May 4  11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thompson Community Centre Banquet Hall
For only $1, celebrate in style at this fabulous brunch buffet with live entertainment and great door prizes. Dress to impress! Limited capacity. Register in person at Thompson Community Centre.
Info: Gogo Lalli at Gogo.Lalli@richmond.ca
Shine Bright
Saturday, May 4  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Media Lab - Richmond Youth Media Program
FREE!
You’re invited to the Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP) for this light painting demonstration and youth media arts show.
Info: 604-247-8303 or medialab@richmond.ca

Cambie Hip-Hop Jam
Monday, May 6  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cambie Community Centre (outside the main entrance)
FREE!
Hip Hop music by local DJs, entertainment and dancing.
Info: 604-233-8379

Youth Fitness Expo
Tuesday, May 7  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South Arm Community Centre
Try one, two, three or all four fitness related activities for only $2.50 per session! Registration required. In person, online at www.richmond.ca/register or 604-276-4300. Quote course codes below:

Beginner Weight Training - #262036
Beginner Boot Camp - #262023
Beginner Spin - #262031
Beginner Yoga - #262033

Info: 604-718-8060

For a complete list of Youth Week events across the province, check out
www.bcyouthweek.com