Abbotsford Youth Commission
2010 Summer Programs for Youth 12 yrs – 18 yrs
June 29 – September 3
All Summer Long
Summer Youth Zone
12-18 yrs
Drop in and check us out all summer at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. Come meet new friends and try some of our weekly out-trips and activities. Out-trips may include: Grouse Mountain, White Rock Beach, Paintball, Playland, Waterslides, Stanley Park and more.
M – F, June 28 – September 3
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Cost: FREE Registration Form
Friday Out-trips
12-18 yrs
Join us for weekly out- trips each Friday. Registration for Out- trips are $5.00 off for those who have participated in a camp that week.
Fridays July 9 – August 20
10:00-5:00pm
Location: Abbotsford Recreation Centre
July 9 Cultus Lake Waterslides $45
July 16 White Rock Beach Day $22
July 23 Playland $40
July 30 Paintball $45
Aug 6 Stanley Park/2nd Beach Pool $28
Aug13 Grouse Mtn $60
Aug 20 Cultus Lake Waterslides $45
Registration Form
Special Events
Celebrate Canada Day Event
12-18 yrs
Drop in at the ARC and join in the Canada Day Fun. Games, Tournaments, Prizes, Canada Day Cupcakes and more!
Thursday July 1st
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Abbotsford Recreation Centre
Cost: FREE
Registration Form
Week One: June 28-July2
Basketball Skills Camp
12yrs – 18yrs
Meet great new friends while you learn new skills, practice drills and scrimmage each day. Improve your technique and learn more about the game of basketball.
M – W June 28-June 30
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$38/ 3 sessions
Registration Form
Crafts and More
12 yrs – 18 yrs
Create a mini scrapbook, explore the latest in card making, and try out a fashion trend craft. Bring your fun and creative ideas, no experience needed!
M – W June 28 – June 30
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$45/ 3 sessions
Registration Form
Week Two: July 5 -9
Football Skills Camp
12yrs – 18yrs
Keep up with football practice over the summer! Learn new skills, train properly in the off season, scrimmage and practice drills for the upcoming season!
M – Th July 5 - 8
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$42/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
No Limits Leadership
13-17 yrs
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.
M – Th July 5 – July 8
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: TBA
$68/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Week Three: July 12 -16
Get Baking
12 yrs – 18 yrs
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!
M – Th July 12 – July 15
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$48/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Outdoor Zone
12 yrs – 18 yrs
Meet at the ARC and head out on exciting daily outdoor adventures. Activities planned include; Hiking, Ocean Kayaking, Swimming at 2nd Beach Pool in Stanley Park and a visit to Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge.
M – Th July 12 – July 15
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Abbotsford Recreation Centre
$160/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Week Four: July 19 -23
Red Cross Babysitter Training Course
11 – 16 yrs
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 in weeks #6 and #9.
M – Th July 19 – July 22
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$45/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Employment Readiness
13 – 17 yrs
Twelve hours of fun and motivating course work 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! Practice interviews included.
M – Th July 19 - 22
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$45/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Food Safe
15yrs – 24yrs
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.
Wednesday July 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: TBA
$68.00 / 1 session
Registration Form
Lacrosse Skills Camp
12yrs – 18yrs
Join us as we play some exciting lacrosse over the summer! Gets some tips from a WLA/NLL Level Lacrosse player! Learn new skills and drills, play different field positions, scrimmage and keep your fitness level up over the summer!
M – Th July 19 - 22
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$42/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Week Five: July 26 -30
Get Cooking
12 yrs – 18 yrs
Get comfy in the kitchen and cook like a pro! Learn to make easy, quick & tasty meals. Healthy and delicious recipes you will love to make!
M – Th July 26 – July 29
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$48/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Experiments in Art
12yrs – 18yrs
Discover your own creativity by exploring the basics of art through drawing and painting. Projects may include stencil making, cd cover design, portraits, group art and more.
M-Th July 26 – July 29
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TBA
$45.00 / 4 sessions
Registration Form
Girls Zone
12 – 18 yrs
Join our leaders for four fun packed girl’s days. Horseback Riding at Matsqui Stables, Shopping at Metrotown Mall, BBQ at Cultus Lake, Henna and Jewelry Making.
M – Th July 26 – July 29
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: ARC
$145/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Week Six: August 3 – 6
Red Cross Babysitter Training Course
11 – 16 yrs
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 during weeks #4 and #9.
T- Th August 3-August 5
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$45/ 3 sessions
Registration Form
Explore Vancouver
12 yrs – 18 yrs
Join us to explore the amazing parks of Greater Vancouver! We will ride bikes at Stanley Park, swim at the outdoor pool in Rocky Point Park and spend the day at Garry Point Park in Steveston.
T – Th August 3 – August 5
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Abbotsford Recreation Centre
$125/ 3 sessions
Registration Form
Week Seven: August 9 – 13
Photography
12 – 18 yrs
Have fun with Digital Photography this summer, take home prints and a CD of your photo’s for your digital portfolio. You must bring your own digital camera to the workshop. Also offered during week 9.
T – Th August 10-August 12
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$40/ 3 sessions
Registration Form
Extreme Zone
12 – 18 yrs
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!
M – Th August 9-August 12
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Abbotsford Recreation Centre
$185/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Week Eight: August 16 – 20
Rec 101
12 yrs – 18 yrs
Join us as we take advantage of the great recreational activities that our community center offers! Activities each day may include a work out in the weight room, swimming, 3 on 3 basketball and track & field games. Finish off each day in the Youth Center with a game of Wii Sports Resort or Wii Fit.
M – Th August 16 – August 19
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Matsqui Recreation Centre
$42/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Teen Theatre
12yrs – 18yrs
This dynamic camp will introduce you to the many aspects of drama through group activities and drama games. Gain self confidence and learn performance skills as you explore your own creativity.
M – Th August 16 – August 19
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$38/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Week Nine: August 23 - 27
Red Cross Babysitter Training Course
11 – 16 yrs
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 during weeks 4 & 6.
M – Th August 23 – August 26
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$45/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
Photography
12 – 18 yrs
Have fun with Digital Photography this summer, take home prints and a CD of your photo’s for your digital portfolio. You must bring your own digital camera to the workshop. Also offered during week 7.
T – Th August 24-August 26
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$40/ 3 sessions
Registration Form
Girl-ified
12 – 16 yrs
Make Jewelry, Catch a chick flick at the Towne Cinema, go on a great picnic at a local park and end the week with a spa pamper party. Grab your girlfriends and spend some time together!
M – Th August 23 – August 26
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
$80/ 4 sessions
Registration Form
How to register:
T: 604-854-8785
W: www.abbyyouth.com
E: info@abbyyouth.com
AYC Address: 32315 South Fraser Way
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