Youth Services

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The Port Coquitlam Community Centre and Hyde Creek Recreation Centre Youth Centres are fully supervised and inclusive community spaces providing activities for youth. Our centres include billiard tables, foosball tables, table tennis, board games, video games, and other amenities. Both facilities have barrier-free opportunities for youth to make new friends, develop skills and gain knowledge needed for living an active and healthy lifestyle. Our Youth Recreation staff are available to help out with homework, projects, social skills, getting active, volunteering and having fun! Locations

Port Coquitlam Community Centre Youth Centre: 2150 Wilson Ave. 604.927.7938 Youth Centre Hours: M–Th 3–7:30pm | F–Sa 3–8:30pm Sun Closed

AND THE $15 YOUTH ACCESS CARD PLUS (YAC+) = DISCOUNTS

The free YAC gives you free access to billiards, foosball, table tennis, and other amenities. The YAC+ is available for a $15 annual fee and gives you free access to youth programs such as Drop-In Basketball and other youth specific paid programs. Both the YAC and YAC+ cards available for purchase at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre and Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.

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Hyde Creek: 1379 Laurier Ave. 604.927.7938 Youth Centre Hours: M–Th 3pm-7pm | F–Sa 3pm-8pm Sun Closed YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR Jorma Geary 604.927.7919 gearyj@portcoquitlam.ca

SOCIAL NETIQUETTE This course equips youth with proper social etiquette, good citizenship, and critical thinking skills to stay safe online. Youth will learn how to safely navigate Social Networking Sites, learn the dangers of mobile phones and sexting, and develop skills to set boundaries, morals, values, and ethics. Sign up now before this new course fills up! Age: 11–13 HC Lecture Room 69556 W 4–6pm Sep 28 69882 W 4–6pm Oct 26 69887 W 4–6pm Nov 23

FEE: $30.00

FOOD WITH FRIENDS

Learn basic food prep skills and get experience in a professional kitchen. Participants will work together to prepare a meal each week. Staff will oversee the creation of fun and delicious recipes for youth to learn to make. Age: 11–18

PCCC Wilson Kitchen 69364 Sa 3:30–5:30pm Sep 10-Oct 15 69880 Sa 3:30–5:30pm Oct 22-Nov 26

FEE: $140.00

YOUTH AT HOME ALONE

Spending time at home alone while your parents are busy running errands or working? This course provides the skills needed to safely look after yourself. Interactive lessons and scenarios will help you and your parents feel more confident when you are home by yourself. Age: 10–13 FEE: $27.25

BABYSITTER INTENSIVE TRAINING

This intensive course covers the business of babysitting, caring for babies and toddlers, risk management, emergencies, first aid, feeding, sleeping, games, problem solving, and communication. Certification upon successful completion of tested material. Age: 11 to 14 HC Lecture Room 69381 Sa 9:30am–4:30pm Sep 24 69384 Sa 9:30am–4:30pm Oct 22 69387 Sa 9:30am–4:30pm Nov 26

FEE: $65.00

HYDE CREEK RECREATION CENTRE

Registered drop-in programs include: • Youth Basketball

FENCING– L1 TRAINING PROGRAM

Prerequisite: Fencing – Youth Beginners or Fencing – Children Beginners. Offered by the Tri–City Fencing Academy. After completion of a beginners program, students enter our L1 (9–10 yrs) or L1 (11+ yrs) training program. Younger students will be learning in this L1 program until they reach the age of 11, older students 3–9 months, as they develop strong technical sport fencing basics. A deposit is necessary to sign–out equipment. Age: 9–10 PCCC Gym ½ E 71054 T 7–8pm Nov 29–Dec 13 FEE: $44.06

PCCC Gym ½ E 70989 T 7–8pm Sep 6–Sep 27 70997 T 7–8pm Oct 4–Oct 25 70998 T 7–8pm Nov 1–Nov 22

FEE: $58.75

PCCC Gym ½ E Age: 11 to 15 71055 T 7–8pm Nov 29–Dec 13

FEE: $44.06

PCCC Gym ½ E Age: 11 to 15 70992 T 7–8pm Sep 6–Sep 27 71014 T 7–8pm Oct 4–Oct 25 71015 T 7–8pm Nov 1–Nov 22

FEE: $58.75

PORT COQUITLAM COMMUNITY CENTRE

Registered drop-in programs include: • Youth Basketball

Click here or scan the QR code to register for Youth Drop-ins. FENCING – YOUTH BEGINNERS

Offered by the Tri–City Fencing Academy. Our youth program begins with a four–session introductory class, quickly teaching the basic actions of the sport, allowing students to progress in their skills in a short time. Fencing is a great cardiovascular workout, improving hand–eye co–ordination, concentration, mental focus and physical stamina. It provides a fun and competitive atmosphere that builds self–confidence and respect. All equipment is provided. Age: 9–15 PCCC Gym ½ E 71053 T 6–7pm Nov 29–Dec 13 70986 T 6–7pm Sep 6–Sep 27 70995 T 6–7pm Oct 4–Oct 25 70996 T 6–7pm Nov 1–Nov 22

FEE: $44.06

FENCING – L2/3 TRAINING PROGRAM

Prerequisite: L1 Training Program offered by the Tri–City Fencing Academy. After graduation from an L1 program, fencers move into our L2 program. Students will be learning in the L2 program for 1–2 years as they move from basic skills to more advanced technical and tactical knowledge and more involvement in competitions. These programs are skills assessment based, using an advancement system from the Canadian Fencing Federation similar to other martial arts programs. Students are required to have their own equipment for L2 and L3 programs. Age: 11–20 PCCC Gym ½ E 71056 T 6–9pm Nov 29–Dec 13

FEE: $108.75

PCCC Gym ½ E 70994 T 6–9pm Sep 6–Sep 27 70993 T 6–9pm Oct 4–Oct 25 71052 T 6–9pm Nov 1–Nov 22

FEE: $145.00