Youth Activities


Youth can play low-cost drop-in sports and join in many youth-oriented activities offered at Richmond community centres. Connect with friends each week to play basketball or volleyball or being part of Friday Night Hangouts September through June. Select a community centre below for more information.

Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road

Program / Activity Details
Youth Facility Pass 1 (13-18 years)
Free

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Friday Night Hangout - Drop-In (6:00-9:00pm)
  • Open Gym - Drop-In (Mon-Fri: 3:00-4:30pm)
  • Friday Night Basketball - Drop-In (6:00-8:30pm)
  • Friday Night Volleyball - Drop-In (6:00-8:30pm)
  • Youth Only Games Room Hours (Mon-Fri lunch hour; 3:00-4:30pm)
YTC - (13-18 years)
Free
Cambie Community Centre's Youth Council "Youth Taking Charge." Registrations must go through Cambie's Youth Development Coordinator Em Lee. Participants must sign up on ICanHelp. Contact our YDC at elee5@richmond.ca for more details.
Youth Facility Pass 2 (13-18 years)

$7/year

This Pass must be renewed annual and includes access to:

  • Youth Facility Pass 1 programs
  • Games Room - Drop-In (all opening hours)
  • Fitness Centre - Drop-In (Tue/Thu: 3:00-4:30pm) with Fitness Orientation and Parental Consent Form required

Friday Night Hangout - Drop-In (13-18 years)
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1; $3.30 without Pass

Fri: 6:00-9:00pm

Friday Night Open Gym - Drop-In (13-18 years)
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1; $3.30 without Pass

Basketball
Fri: 6:00-8:30pm
Volleyball
Fri: 6:00-8:30pm

Friday Night Shift Basketball- Drop-In (16-30 years)
$3.30/Drop-In (16-18 years); $6.00/Drop-In (19-30 years)
Fri: 9:00-11:30pm
Friday Night Shift Volleyball - Drop-In (16-30 years)
$3.30/Drop-In (16-18 years); $6.00/Drop-In (19-30 years)
Fri: 9:00-11:30pm
PAINT - Drop-in (13-18 years)

Free NEW

This is a safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies! This program is intended for those wanting to connect with peers, engage in a variety of activities, while in an accepting inclusive space.
Thu: 3:30 – 5:30

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Youth Development Coordinator

Em Lee
604-238-8379


City Centre Community Centre 5900 Minoru Boulevard


Program / Activity Details

Youth Facility Pass 1 (13-18 years)
Free

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Sunday Youth Hangout - Drop-In (2:00-4:00pm)
  • Saturday Youth Hangout - Drop-In (2:00-4:00pm)
  • Friday Dance - Drop-In (7:30-9:00pm)
  • Thursday Youth Hangout - Drop-In (3:30-6:00pm)
  • Thursday Fearless Book Club – Drop-In (6:15-7:15pm)
  • Wednesday AllWays – Drop-In (4:00-6:00pm)
  • Tuesday Youth Hangout – Drop-In (3:30-5:00pm)
  • Monday Brush Hour – Drop-In (3:30-5:00pm)

Youth Facility Pass 2 (13-18 years)
$7/year

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Youth Facility Pass 1 programs
  • Fitness Centre - Drop-In (Fri: 4:00-5:30pm/Sun: 10:00-11:30am) with Fitness Orientation and Parental Consent Form required

AllWays - Drop-In
Free

This is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth to AllWays be themselves! Activities include games, crafts and discussions around identity, acceptance and inclusion. Come meet awesome youth staff, volunteers and peers!
Wed: 4:00-6:00pm

Youth Hangouts - Drop-In
Free

Come hang out with us in City Centre's Social Room! Whether you want to play air hockey, pool, and board games, or you need to study and finish homework, there's something for everyone! Silent study spaces and power outlets available.
Thu: 4:30-6:30pm
Sat: 2:00-4:00pm
Sun: 2:00-4:00pm

Youth Fitness Centre Access - Drop-In

Come to the fitness centre during the scheduled youth times and get active!
Fri: 4:00-5:30pm
Sun: 10:00-11:30am

Looking for more gym times? Use the fitness centre any time with a Total Fitness Pass or a 10 Visit Pass!

Youth Leadership Teams

Six different youth teams meet weekly at City Centre Community Centre to plan and create community service projects and initiatives. Volunteers on the leadership teams have the chance to learn and develop leadership, teamwork and project planning skills while also getting to know other youth in the community. Recruitment begins in September of each year. Applicants will be contacted for an interview after signing up for the opportunity on iCanHelp.

Beta-U

Take your leadership to the next level and develop your vision for the future with Beta-U, where volunteers turn business ideas into real-life ventures!
Thu: 6:00-7:00pm

C-Change

Looking to make a difference in the community? In C-Change, like-minded volunteers come together to promote mental health and social justice.
Thu: 6:00-7:00pm

Footprints

Share your talents with this arts, culture and music team that welcomes volunteers to bring their creative ideas to life.
Thu: 4:00-5:00pm

Fearless

Drive change and address gender equity issues through this committee that focuses on empowering those who self-identify as women and their allies.
Thu: 7:15-8:15pm

We're Here!

Promote equity, diversity and inclusion through We’re Here! Their events aim to foster a safe and welcoming community for Richmond youth.
Thu: 4:00-5:00pm

Intergen (16-24 years)

Youth and older adults make up 36 per cent of Canada's total population. How can we build a healthy community with positive intergenerational relationships? Join Intergen to plan, coordinate and lead initiatives to make Richmond an inclusive, age-friendly and healthy place to live.
Thu: 5:00-6:00pm

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Youth Development Coordinator

Kasie Kwok
604-204-8578
Kasie.Kwok2@richmond.ca


Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Drive


Program / Activity Details

Youth Facility Pass 2 (13-18 years)
$7/year

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Open Gym - Drop-in (Sat: 2:15-4:15pm)
  • Fitness Centre - Drop-in (Mon-Fri: 3:30-5:30pm)

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@hamiltoncommunitycentre

Program Coordinator

Sarah Kennedy
604-238-8054
Sarah.Kennedy@richmond.ca


Sea Island Community Centre 7140 Miller Road


Program / Activity Details

Recreation Leader

Ethan Haldeman
604-238-8000
seaisland@richmond.ca


South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road


Program / Activity Details

Youth Facility Pass 1 (13-18 years)
Free

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Games Room - Drop-In plus equipment rentals during operating hours
  • Open Gym - Drop-In plus equipment rentals during Open Gym times
  • Friday Night Hangout - Drop-In

Youth Facility Pass 2 (13-18 years)
$7/year

This Pass must be renewed annual and includes access to:
  • Youth Facility Pass 1 programs
  • Games Room - Drop-In (all opening hours)
  • Fitness Centre - Drop-In (Fri: 7:00-10:00pm) with Fitness Orientation and Parental Consent Form required

Youth Open Gym - Drop-In
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1; $3.15 without Pass

General Open Gym
Mon/Fri: 3:00-4:00pm

Volleyball Only Open Gym
Fri: 6:00-9:30pm

Basketball Only Open Gym
Fri: 8:00-11:30pm

Friday Night Hangout - Drop-In (13-18 years)
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1; $3.15 without Pass

Fri: 5:30-11:30pm

Glitter - Drop-In (13-18 years)
Free

Wed: 3:30-5:30pm
This is a safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth and allies to hangout, meet others and engage in fun activities! Activities include games, crafts and discussions around gender, identity and acceptance.

Games Room - Drop-In

Access during all opening hours

Leadership Opportunities

South Arm offers a number of leadership opportunities for youth including a Youth Council and other volunteer based options. Email Justin.DeGraauw@richmond.ca for more information.

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Youth Development Coordinator

Justin De Graauw
Justin.DeGraauw@richmond.ca


Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street


Program / Activity Details

Youth Facility Pass 1 (13-18 years)
Free

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Games Room - Drop-In
  • Open Gym - Drop-In
  • Access to Youth Leadership Council
  • Friday Night Hangout - Drop-In

Youth Facility Pass 2 (13-18 years)
$7/year

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Youth Facility Pass 1 programs
  • Games Room - Plus equipment rentals during operating hours
  • Sport Specific Drop-In - Plus equipment rentals during Open Gym/ Sports times

Open Gym - Drop-In (11-18 years)
Free with Youth Facility Pass 2

Volleyball
Fri: 5:30-7:00pm

Open Gym - Drop-In (9-12 years)
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1

Fri: 7:15-8:00pm


Open Gym - Drop-In (13-18 years)
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1

Fri: 8:00-9:00pm


Friday Night Basketball - Drop-In (16-18 years)
$3.30/Drop-In
Friday Night Basketball - Drop-In (19-24 years)
$6.00/Drop-In

Fri: 9:00-11:30pm


Preteens Hangout - Drop-In (9-12 years)
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1

Fri: 3:00-4:00pm


Youth in the Fitness Centre

Stay active and work out with a wide range of equipment at Steveston Community Centre’s fitness options. Visit the youth section in the Fitness Centres section to get started.

Leadership Opportunities

Steveston offers a number of leadership opportunities for youth including a Youth Council and other volunteer based options. Email pria.sidhu@richmond.ca for more information.

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Youth Development Coordinator

Pria Sidhu
pria.sidhu@richmond.ca


Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue


Program / Activity Details

Youth Facility Pass 1 (13-18 years)
Free

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Equipment Loans
  • Youth Open Gym - Drop-In
  • Friday Night Hangout - Drop-In

Youth Facility Pass 2 (13-18 years)
$7/year

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Youth Facility Pass 1 programs plus:
  • Fitness Centre - Drop-In (Mon-Fri: 3:00-4:00pm, 7:00-9:30pm) with Fitness Orientation and Parental Consent Form required
  • Dance room – Drop-In (please check in at front desk)

Youth Open Gym - Drop-In (13-18 years)
$3.15 without Pass
Youth Open Gym - Drop-In (19-24 years)
$5.75/Drop-In

Lunchtime Open Gym (13-18 years)
Mon-Wed/Fri: 12:30-2:00pm
Basketball (13-24 years)
Mon: 7:00-9:30pm
Volleyball (13-24 years)
Fri: 6:00-9:30pm

Friday Night Preteens & Youth Hangout - Drop-In
Preteens (Grade 5-7)
Youth (Grade 8-12)

Need a safe space to hang out with friends or meet new people? Participate in fun activities in a safe, non-judgmental environment with other youth and Youth staff.
Fri: 6:00-9:30pm

Leadership Opportunities

Thompson offers a number of leadership opportunities for youth including a Youth Leadership Team, Youth Council, and other volunteer based options. Email ssy@richmond.ca for details.

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thompsonyouth

Youth Development Coordinator

Shellby Sy
Shellby.Sy@richmond.ca
604-238-8481

Thompson Community Association Phil Brown Scholarship

This scholarship accepts applications each year! The Thompson Community Association (TCA) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led society working in partnership with the City of Richmond to provide recreational and educational programs, events and services to those who live, work and play in the northwest corner of Richmond. TCA promotes and encourages the involvement of young people in community volunteerism and leadership. This award honours a student graduating from a Richmond high school who has significantly contributed to the Thompson community.

Qualifications:

  • Graduating Richmond student
  • Planning on attending post-secondary education in September 2023 or 2024
  • Community involvement, leadership and volunteerism
  • Contribution to Thompson Community Association
  • Completion of an application form

Follow our social media channels to be updated when applications open!


West Richmond Community Centre 9180 No. 1 Road


Program / Activity Details

Youth Facility Pass 1 (13-18 years)
Free

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Games Room - Drop-In
  • Youth Open Gym - Drop-In
  • Youth Friday Night Hangout - Drop-In

Youth Facility Pass 2 (13-18 years)
$7/year

This Pass must be renewed annually and includes access to:

  • Youth Facility Pass 1 programs
  • Youth Friday Night Sport - Drop-In
  • Dance Space - Drop-In
  • Youth Afternoon Fitness (weekdays 2:30-4:30pm) with Fitness Orientation and Parental Consent Form required

Friday Night Sports - Drop-In
Free with Youth Facility Pass 2; $3.15 Drop-In fee without pass; 19-24 years: $5.75 Drop-In Fee

Basketball (13-18 years)
Fri: 8:00-11:30pm

Basketball (16-24 years)
Fri: 5:30-8:30pm

Volleyball - For Girls (13-18 years)
Fri: 6:15-7:15pm

Volleyball (13-18 years)
Fri: 8:15-10:15pm

Friday Night Youth Hangout - Drop-In
Free with Youth Facility Pass 1 and 2

Need a safe space to hang out with friends? Participate in fun activities in a safe, non-judgmental environment with other youth and Youth staff.

Fri: 8:00-11:30pm

Lunch Time Facility Access - Drop-In

Come to the centre and enjoy lunch with peers! Play pool and video games or just relax in the Activity Room during the lunch break.

Mon/Wed/Fri: 12:50-1:35pm
Tue/Thu: 1:05-1:50pm

Youth Afternoon Fitness Centre Access

Drop-in to the fitness centre on weekdays (2:30-4:30pm) and break a sweat! Fitness Orientation and Parental Consent Form required.

Preteen Hangout - Drop-In (10-12 years)

Hang out with youth staff and other preteens on Friday nights! Participate in fun experiences and play games.

Fri: 5:30-7:30pm

Leadership Opportunities

Youth in Action (YIA)
Help plan and run community events and projects while gaining leadership skills in this youth-led group. Email Leonid.Oldfield@richmond.ca or call 604-238-8416 for details.

Mon: 4:30-5:30pm

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Youth Development Coordinator

Leonid Oldfield
604-238-8416
Leonid.Oldfield@richmond.ca


Skateboard Park River Road, West of No. 2 Road

Type: Free, outdoor, unsupervised with multiple features for all skill levels.
Surface: Asphalt ground with concrete obstacles

Terrain - Transition Options

  • 1 large 6' bowled corner
  • 1 6' high, 20' wide half pipe with a spine
  • 3 1/4 pipes
  • 2 small 3' high half bowls, side by side
  • Stainless steel coping used on all transition obstacles

Rails

  • Main starting pad has 3 rails
  • One regular 5 stair rail (round)
  • Low and long square rail
  • 5 stair rail with a kink at the bottom (square)
  • Fun box features a narrow square rail that continues from a flat rail to a down rail
  • A long and low round flat bar in the ground
  • An angled square rail that starts in the ground and escalates gradually to 3' off of the ground

Ledges

There is one box ledge on the ground and a continuous ledge on the fun box. The start pad also features two ledges that go straight off the stairs.

Hips

There are over 10 to choose from including mellow/steep/flat and tranny.

Layout

The park is one-sided with regards to getting speed without pushing. However, it is nicely laid out for putting together lines and it has great visibility. It can handle large numbers of users without becoming too crowded and unsafe.

User Times

The park definitely has its peak times with mid-day to late afternoon usually the busiest times. Beginners are recommended to use the park earlier in the day up until noon to avoid crowds.

What about bikes?

The park is designed for skateboarders. Chromoly pegs are harder than the steel coping and cause damage.

Nights

The park features some nice, big overhead lights, which are on until dusk. Great for skaters of all ages who enjoy skating at night when the park is cooler and less crowded.

Park User Etiquette

The park is for all ages to enjoy. Use of alcohol, drugs and foul language is not welcome in the park.

Safety

Use of protective gear for ALL users is strongly recommended.


Garden City Bike Park Corner of Granville Avenue & Garden City Road

Type: Free, outdoor, unsupervised with multiple features for youth of all skill levels
Surface: Dirt
Washroom facilities: Available nearby

Terrain

The park features avariety of options such as jumps and obstacle sections along with numerous jumps located within the park, including:
  • Connected table tops
  • Flag Jump
  • Double Jump
In the Obstacle section, there is a teeter-totter and skinnies (1-2't. curbs).

Park User Etiquette

The park is free for all ages to enjoy. Use of alcohol, drugs and foul language is not welcome in the park.

Safety

Use of helmet and protective gear for all users is strongly recommended. Use the park at your own risk.

Visit Bike Terrain Park for more information.


Railway Bike Park Corner of Granville Avenue & Railway Avenue

Type: Free, outdoor, unsupervised with multiple features for children and youth of all beginner to intermediate skill level
Surface: Asphalt
Washroom facilities: Available nearby at Thompson Community Centre

Terrain

  • Pump track
  • Rolling hills and low jumps
  • Geared toward helping young or novice riders develop skills

Park User Etiquette

  • Use the site responsibly and ride within limits
  • Ensure a ride-line on the pump track or obstacle is clear before proceeding
  • Be courteous and encourage fellow riders to be the best they can be
  • Be courteous entering and exiting the site, aware that there are other Greenway users in the area

The park is free for all ages to enjoy. Use of alcohol, drugs and foul language is not welcome in the park.

Safety

Use of helmet and protective gear for all users is strongly recommended. Use the park at your own risk.

Visit Railway Greenway and Linear Park for more information.