Community Programs for Youth

Air Cadets
(604) 852-5755

Involves training in leadership, citizenship aviation, navigation physical fitness, drill & survival.

Ages: 12-18
Hours: The best time to call is Mondays 6:30 – 9:30 pm during the school year.

C-21 Drop-in Centre (YFC/Youth Unlimited)
(604) 852-2725

Wii, pool tables, air hockey, fooseball, basketball, computer games…

After school Drop-in Wednesdays 2:30 to 4:30 (ages 10-13)
Wednesday s dinner 6 – 7 pm and club 7 – 9 pm (ages 13-18)
Friday night drop-in 7:30 to 11:30 pm (ages 13-18)

Ages: 10 - 18
Website: www.youthunlimited.com
Email: maria@youthunlimited.com

Fraser Valley Youth Society
(604)-316-1578

Fraser Valley Youth Society is a safe social place for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and questioning youth and their friends. All youth are welcome.

Ages: 13-25
Hours: Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm @YRC
Website: www.fraseryouth.com

Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission
(604) 859-3134

See Abbotsford Programs guide

Ages: All Ages
Website: www.abbotsford.ca/parksrecreationandculture.htm

The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford
(604) 864-8087

The Reach offers exhibitions, classes, workshops and special events for all ages. Programs for youth include workshops/classes in photography, visual arts, drama, dance, special events, volunteer opportunities, concerts and more. See The Reach Program Guide for full information or visit us at 32388 Veterans Way.

Ages: All Ages
Website: www.thereach.ca

Restorative Justice
(604) 864-4857

As an alternative to the criminal justice system, restorative justice provides support to both victims and offenders, allowing an incident to be resolved directly between the affected parties without going to court. ARJAA also works with Abbotsford School District 34, delivering training in conflict resolution for staff, students and their families, and helping schools implement Restorative Action—a restorative justice program specially designed to address bullying and other forms of conflict in schools.

Ages: All ages
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Website: www.arjaa.org

Youthemes
(604) 859-7544 or
(604) 859-7681 ext. 270

Recreation activities on Friday nights and during the summer for youth in grades 6-12 call for more information and program times and locations.

Ages: Grades 6-12
Hours: Office open from 8:30am – 4:30pm