Abbotsford Youth Commission 2011
Summer Programs for Youth
12 yrs – 18 yrs
July 4 – September 2

ALL SUMMER LONG

Summer Youth Zone (12yrs - 18yrs)
Drop in and check us out all summer long at the Youth Centre at ARC. Come meet new friends and try some of our weekly out-trips and activities.
Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 4 - Sept 2
M - Th 1pm - 5pm
F 12pm - 10pm
FREE

Registration Form

Friday Out-trips (12yrs - 18yrs)
Join us for out trips every other week during the summer.
Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Fridays
Jul 8 Cultus Lake Waterslides $45 10:30 – 4:30pm
Jul 22 Paintball $50 11 – 4pm
Aug 5 White Rock Beach Day $22  10:30 – 4:30pm
Aug 19 Playland $50 1 – 8pm

Registration Form                                                                    

Ultimate Frisbee (12yrs - 18yrs)
Join us for weekly games of ultimate frisbee. Learn tips to better your skills and become a better frisbee player. This program qualifies for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Funding. Call us to find out more. This program qualifies for Canadian Tire Jumpstart Funding. Contact the Abbotsford Youth Commission to find out more.
Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 8 – Aug 26 F 5pm – 6pm
Cost: $48

Registration Form
           
Geocaching (12 – 18yrs)
Get in on the hunt as we search for hidden treasure in and around Abbotsford. Our leader and the group will be heading out by van and foot to various locations in Abbotsford.  You’ll be supplied with GPS units and coordinates to tackle challenges both big and small.
Meet at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 5– Aug 23 T 5pm – 6:30pm
Cost: Free

Registration Form

Summer at the Skate Park (12 – 18yrs)
Join us weekly at the ARC Skate Park for music, food and tons of fun. A toonie gets you a hotdog, chips and pop or 2 hotdogs and a pop.
Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 6 – Aug 24 W 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Cost: $2.00 for Food, Free Drop-in

Registration Form

Yarn Bombing (12 – 18yrs)
Brighten up our city with knit and crochet graffiti. Work with your team to choose yarn bombing targets and create fiber art the whole city can enjoy. Drop by the ARC youth centre on Thursdays to unleash your creative skills.
Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 7 – Aug 25 Th 1:30pm – 3pm
Cost: Free

Registration Form

Week One:

No Limits Leadership (13yrs - 17yrs)
This four day camp is for youth interested in developing their leadership potential, community involvement, and teambuilding skills. Spend a day volunteering in the community. Leadership certificate provided at completion.
Jul 4 - 7 M - Th 10:30am - 3pm
4/$68

Registration Form

Red Cross Babysitter Training Course
(11yrs - 16yrs)
Learn how to interview for a babysitting job, choose safe age-appropriate games and toys, perform basic first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, and more. (Also offered Jul 18 – 21, Aug 2 - 4 & Aug 15 – 18)
Jul 4 - 7 M - Th 10am - 12pm
4/$45

Registration Form

Week Two:

Get Cooking (12yrs - 18 yrs)
Get comfy in the kitchen and cook like a pro! Learn to make quick, easy & tasty meals.
Jul 11 - 14 M - Th 10am - 12pm
4/$55

Registration Form

Adventure Zone (12yrs - 18yrs)
This adrenaline pumping week will get you out kayaking, rock climbing, catching fish and playing paintball. Do you think you can handle the adventure?
Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 12 – 15 T – F 10:30am – 6pm
4/$185

Registration Form

Food Safe (12yrs - 18yrs)
Become a qualified Food Safe Server and be better prepared for employment! The Level 1 course is for food service front-line workers such as bus persons, servers, dishwashers, and cooks. With completion, you will receive a FOODSAFE certificate. (Also offered Aug 8)
Jul 13 W 9am - 5pm
1/$68

Registration Form

Week Three:

Employment Readiness (13yrs - 17yrs)
This fun and motivating course will get you ready to be hired. Learn how to prepare a cover letter and resume. Find out what employers are looking for and gain skills to get the interview and win the job!
Abbotsford Youth Commission Office
July 18 - 21 M - Th 10am - 1pm
4/$55

Registration Form

Red Cross Babysitter Training Course
(11yrs - 16yrs)
Learn how to interview for a babysitting job, choose safe age-appropriate games and toys, perform basic first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, and more. (Also offered Jul 4 – 7, Aug 2 - 4 & Aug 15 – 18)
Jul 18 – 21 M - Th 10am - 12pm
4/$45

Registration Form

Rec 101 (12yrs - 18yrs)
Join us as we take advantage of the great recreational activities our community centre has to offer! Activities each day may include swimming, tournaments and new twists on your favourite games. Finish off each day with fun games in the Youth Centre.
Matsqui Recreation Centre
Jul 18 - 21 M - Th 2pm - 5pm
4/$55

Registration Form

Week Four:

Football Skills Camp (12yrs - 18yrs)
Our experienced staff will get you throwing and catching like a pro. Find out what it takes to get in the game, learn to read plays, run drills and put it all together during scrimmages.
Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 25 - 28 M - Th 10am - 12pm
4/$42

Registration Form

Explore Vancouver (12yrs - 18yrs)
Join us to explore the amazing areas of Vancouver! Ride bikes in Stanley Park,
swim in the outdoor pool at Kits Beach, explore Grouse Mountain and challenge yourself on the Sky Train Scavenger Hunt.
Meet at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Jul 26 - 29 T - F 10:30am - 6pm
4/$175

Registration Form

Week Five:

Red Cross Babysitter Training Course
(11yrs - 16yrs)
Learn how to interview for a babysitting job, choose safe and age-appropriate games and toys, perform basic first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, and more. (Also offered Jul 4 – 7, Jul 18 – 21, & Aug 15 – 18)
Aug 2 - 4 T - Th 9:30am - 12pm
3/$45

Registration Form

Experiments in Art (12yrs - 18yrs)
Discover your own creativity by exploring the basics of art through various mediums. Projects may include stencil making, cd cover design, t-shirt prints, group art and more.
Aug 2 - 4 T - Th 10am - 12pm
3/$45

Registration Form

Digital Photography (12yrs - 18yrs)
Have fun with photography this summer, take home prints and a CD of your photos for your digital portfolio. You must bring your own digital camera to the workshop. (Also offered Aug 22 – 25)
Abbotsford Youth Commission Office
Aug 2 - 4 T - Th 1pm – 3:30pm
3/$48

Registration Form

Week Six:

Food Safe (12yrs - 18yrs)
Become a qualified Food Safe Server and be better prepared for employment! The Level 1 course is for food service front-line workers such as bus persons, servers, dishwashers, and cooks. With completion, you will receive a FOODSAFE certificate.
(Also offered Jul 13)
Aug 8 M 9am - 5pm
1/$68

Registration Form

Get Baking (12yrs - 18yrs)
Learn how to make all those tasty treats you love to eat like brownies, cupcakes and more. The group will decide which recipes to try and which to eat!
Aug 8 - 11 M - Th 10am - 12pm
4/$55

Registration Form

Outdoor Zone (12yrs - 18yrs)
Meet at the ARC and head out on exciting daily outdoor adventures. Activities planned include: Sailing at Jericho Beach, Swimming at 2nd Beach Pool in Stanley Park, Geocaching at Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, and a visit to Cultus Lake Waterslides. 
Meet at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Aug 9 - 12 T - F 10:30am - 6pm
4/$180

Registration Form

Week Seven:

Try it Sports (12yrs - 18yrs)
Have you always wanted to get involved with sports? Our staff provide a fun and comfortable environment to challenge yourself. Sports may include Floor Hockey, Basketball, Lacrosse and more.
Aug 15 – 18 M – Th 10am – 12pm
4/$42

Registration Form

Red Cross Babysitter Training Course
(11yrs - 16yrs)
Learn how to interview for a babysitting job, choose safe age-appropriate games and toys, perform basic first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, and more. (Also offered Jul 4 – 7, Jul 18 – 21 & Aug 2 – 4)
Aug 15 – 18 M - Th 10am - 12pm
4/$45

Registration Form

Girls Zone (12yrs - 18yrs)
Join our leaders for four fun packed girl’s days. Activities include: Shopping at Willowbrook Mall, Pottery Painting, a Spa Party, a Movie at SilverCity and Horseback Riding.
Meet at Matsqui Recreation Centre
Aug 15 - 18 M - Th 1pm - 5pm
4/$170

Registration Form

Week Eight:

Digital Photography (12yrs - 18yrs)
Have fun with Photography this summer, take home prints and a CD of your photos for your digital portfolio. You must bring your own digital camera. (Also offered August 2 – 4)
Aug 22 - 25 M - Th 10am - 12pm
4/$48

Registration Form

Extreme Zone (12yrs - 18yrs)
Kayaking, Paintball, Rock Climbing and Waterslides all in one week! Think you can handle it? Join us for the most exciting week of the summer!
Meet at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Aug 23 - 26 T - F 10:30am – 6pm
4/$195

Registration Form

Funding for Geocaching, Summer at the Skate Park, Yarn Bombing is generously provided by Abbotsford Community Foundation and True Sport Foundation.

How to register:

T: 604-854-8785               
W: www.abbyyouth.com
 E: info@abbyyouth.com

AYC Address: 32315 South Fraser Way

Please note: We accept cash or cheque only.