Youth Services

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We strive to empower youth to empower themselves. By providing a comprehensive program (through linking community partners, parents/guardians and the youth themselves) we have developed a "one stop shopping" concept for youth. Through this concept, the community has been invited to contribute to the program as well as become educated on what is going on in our community. By empowering youth and giving them the responsibility to make their own decisions, we believe that they learn more about themselves and the community in which they live.

The Youth Centres

Co-supervised by trained staff and youth volunteers. The focus is on fun in a constructive environment, safe for all to participate. Ages 13-18 years

Greg Moore Youth Centre	Pitt Meadows Youth Centre
11925 Haney Place	12027 Harris Road
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2	Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B5
Tel: 604-467-7354	Tel:: 604-465-2442

GMYC 10-12 [PDF, 123KB] GMYC 13-18[PDF, 123KB] Transportation[ PDF, 96KB]

Youth Program Areas:

• positively promoting youth
• promoting the positive accomplishments of youth
• educating the community on the positive power of youth
• encouraging youth to capitalize on opportunities and to have a voice in the community
• ensuring youth are aware of issues in the community and how they affect them
• working on community based projects to enhance the image of youth

Youth Centre Staff

A high level of importance is directed to the selection, training, and development of the Youth Centre Staff [PDF, 582KB] involved in the delivery of the Youth Services program. This is the key to the success of the program.

The Youth Workers all have extensive experience working with youth and are positive role models and mentors for Youth. Youth Workers are scheduled to work consistent shifts -youth can expect a certain Youth Worker to be available on a specific evening of the week.

Children's Programs

We will continue to help enhance the quality of services that support children by providing a safe and healthy environment where they can exercise their "Basic Right to Education and Recreation." We provide recreational opportunities for children in a non-competitive environment that focuses on FUN!

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Leadership Development

Youth Futures Leadership Development Program

Great resume enhancer! A summer program geared towards youth entering grades 8 to 12. Learn what leadership means and how to plan and implement games and crafts for children. Youth participate in practical components to gain leadership skills. There is an orientation, training seminars, and 8 to 10 hours of weekly volunteer experience.

Youth Futures Alumni Program

A successful training program for youth 14 to 19 years to increase their skills and experiences through interaction in day camps, children's programs and special events. Youth will learn how to lead activities for children 3 to 12 years. There is a requirement to participate in weekly Practicum during July and August. Participants are selected through an interview process.

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Youth Programs and Initiatives

Youth Outreach Initiative

The program is based on the philosophy that youth involved in community-based programs report improvement in school achievement, improved communication with parents, hopefulness about the future and increased self-esteem.

Under the Youth Outreach Initiative concept, youth are encouraged to make decisions about the types of activities within the program. Our mandate is to work for all youth, and to recognize and develop our youth's strengths as well as their ability to achieve.

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Youth Initiated Recreation

• working with existing youth services and organizations in developing a trusting relationship with the community's youth population
• supporting youth in planning and organizing recreational and social opportunities for themselves
• educating youth on positive alternatives from nicotine, alcohol and other drugs, and violence. Examples include: outdoor pursuits, drop in sports, theatre, etc.
• working with youth as a mentor, teacher or facilitator in developing organizational and planning skills
• promoting all youth as valuable contributors to the community and creating opportunities for youth to contribute in a positive way and develop strong feelings of belonging in the community sense

Whonnock Youth Outreach

In partnership with the Whonnock Community Association. A component of the Youth Outreach Initiative, Whonnock Youth Outreach hosts activities within the Whonnock area. The Youth have been working hard with the area residents, volunteers, parents, and the Community Association to develop social and recreational opportunities.
Tel: 604-467-7354 (Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, September - June)

Nights Alive!

In partnership with the Attorney General's Office, R.C.M.P. Liaison Office, Reconnect, Youth Quest, and R.C.M.P. Community Policing. Keep your eyes open for our Late Night activities! We will be doing youth initiated Late Night Programs, during evening hours all year long!
Tel: 604-467-7354 (Saturdays 10:00 pm -12:00 am)

Additional Opportunities

• Youth Council - youth meet weekly to discuss issues they're facing in the community and life
• Women in Action - a highly influential and exciting program for young women by young women
• Improv Theatre - youth express themselves through Improvisational Theatre every Friday night
• Dances for pre-teens (10 to 14 years)

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Youth Services Partners

Greg Moore Youth Centre Partners

The strength in our community lies in our ability to come together as a community and work together by sharing ideas, resources and by working together to find solutions to community issues. The Greg Moore Youth Centre has been designed to capitalize on this strength. The Centre houses a number of lease tenants that work in the area of prevention with youth, and a number of other community partners access the Centre to offer services to youth.

• Big Brothers and Sisters of Ridge Meadows
• PLEA 
• Iron Horse Youth Health Clinic 

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