Be Active, Learn & Connect
NVRC provides great ways for youth to be active, learn new things and connect with others through various drop-in activities at youth centres, registered programs, drop-in sports and volunteering opportunities.
NVRC works together with local community organizations, Capilano Community Services, Parkgate Community Services and North Shore Neighbourhood House, who offer youth outreach, variety of programs, events and activities for pre-teens and youth across North Vancouver.
From drop-in activities at youth centres and connections with youth outreach workers to drop-in sports and volunteering, NVRC provides great ways for youth to be active, learn new things and connect with others.
NVRC offers a number of drop-in sports, personal development, sports, and arts programs for youth aged 10 to 18yrs.
NVRC Youth Advisory Committees
Grades 8 to 12
Make a positive difference to the community for youth by youth! Learn how to plan special events and services for the community. Have your say on NVRC youth programs and services. Excellent volunteer experience and meetings are 1 hr weekly after school at Delbrook or Harry Jerome Recreation Centre.
For more information contact:
Amanda Dickson, Delbrook at 604-983-6327 or email
Jennifer Folkersen, Harry Jerome at 604-983-6414 or email
First Aid Babysitter Training 11yrs+
Home Alone
Leadership – CPR, Red Cross & More!
Certifications
Swim Instructor & Lifeguard & Children’s Program Instructor
- Swimming Instruction & Lifeguarding
- High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Come Hang Out With Us!
Looking for a safe, relaxed place to hang out?
Register for FREE and meet your friends at the Delbrook and Harry Jerome youth centres. Hang out and play games like foosball, table tennis and more, or join some of our planned activities. We have separate times for preteens and teens, check out our hours below.
| Location | Day / Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|
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Delbrook Youth Centre Delbrook Community Recreation Centre |
Fridays - 4:00-9:00pm Saturdays - 6:00-9:00pm View the Delbrook Youth Centre activity schedule for April. For youth programming information at Delbrook, contact Amanda Dickson at 604-983-6327. |
Youth Centre: 604-983-6301 Front Desk: 604-983-6530 |
| Lonsdale Youth Lounge Harry Jerome Centre 123 East 23rd Street |
Mondays 4:00-7:00pm (Gym 5:30-7pm) View the Lonsdale Youth Lounge activity schedule for July. For youth programming information at Harry Jerome, contact Jennifer Folkersen 604-983-6414.
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Youth Centre Office: 604-983-6414 Front Desk: 604-983-6402 |
| Location | Contact |
|---|---|
| John Braithwaite Youth Centre 145 West 1st Street Office: 604-983-6492 Cell: 604-868-7095 |
Youth Drop-in Hours:Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays |
| Lynn Valley Centre 3590 Mountain Hwy. |
Wednesdays - Open when school is in session Youth Outreach Workers: |
| North Shore Neighbourhood House 225 E 2nd Street |
604-868-7065 |
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Norvan Boys & Girls Club |
604-986-3449 |
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Parkgate Youth Centre
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604-983-6358 |
For youth programming information at Harry Jerome, contact Jennifer Folkersen 604-983-6414.
View the Youth Pop-Up schedule for July.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live & Local | Jul 7 | 6-8pm | Civic Plaza |
| Youth Pop-Up Lounge | Jul 16 | 4-6pm | Mahon Park |
| Youth Pop-Up Lounge | Jul 23 | 4-6pm | Kirkstone Park |
| Youth Pop-Up Lounge | Jul 30 | 4-6pm | Mahon Park |
| Live & Local | Aug 4 | 6-8pm | Civic Plaza |
| Youth Pop-Up Lounge | Aug 13 | 4-6pm | Kirkstone Park |
| Youth Pop-Up Lounge | Aug 20 | 4-6pm | Mahon Park |
| Youth Pop-Up Lounge | Aug 27 | 4-6pm | Kirkstone Park |
Available Almost Anywhere, Anytime
When you need someone to talk to, Youth Outreach Workers are there. Youth Outreach workers will meet you almost anywhere, almost anytime.
Youth outreach workers from North Shore Neighbourhood House, Parkgate Community Services Society and Capilano Community Services can help you:
- Work through problems
- Take charge of your life
- Accomplish your dreams
- Learn skills to help you at school, work and home.
When you don't know where to turn, give us a call...
| Name | Phone | ||
Capilano/Norgate/Delbrook (Capilano Community Services) |
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| Nick A. | Youth Outreach Worker | 604-417-7095 | |
| Ashley L. | Youth Outreach Worker | 604-417-5474 | |
| Laura P. | Youth Program Coordinator | 604-418-3525 | |
City of North Vancouver Youth Outreach Workers (North Shore Neighbourhood House) |
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| Dave Huber | Youth Services Manager | 604-987-8138 | |
| Richard Meister | Youth Coordinator | 604-868-7065 | |
| Andrew Araneta | Youth Outreach Worker | 604-258-8589 | |
| Michelle Murry | CNV/LV Youth Outreach Worker | 604-258-8325 | |
| Emily Vondruska | Pre-teen Outreach Worker | 604-258-8750 | |
City of North Vancouver Family Resources |
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| Carolina Acosta | Family Support Worker | 604-258-8539 | |
Deep Cove/Seymour (Parkgate Community Services) |
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| Dale | Youth Services Supervisor | 604-783-8053 | |
| Nic | Youth Outreach Worker | 778-882-2566 | |
| Molly | Youth Outreach Worker | 778-885-9583 | |
| Natasha | Youth Centre Coordinator | 604-783-5754 | |
