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 pm– 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…
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:               13 - 18
Website:          www.youthunlimited.com
Email:              maria@youthunlimited.com

Cyrus Centre
(604) 859-5773

Cyrus Centre is an inner city mission, providing a safe and welcoming place for youth to get food, shelter, do laundry, have a shower, receive referrals, advocacy and exit the streets.  They also offer 10 beds for emergency shelter and outreach services.

Ages:               12 - 18
Hours:              Services available 24 hrs a day
Website:          www.cyruscentre.com

Empowered By Horses Heart Centered Leadership for Girls
(604) 809-3494

From our outdoor classroom, Empowered By Horses offers experiential learning programs with horses inspiring girls to discover their true potential and lead their lives with compassion and courage. We currently are running a Bully Free Communities initiative, please visit www.bullyfreecommunities.com to book a presentation.

Ages:               Girls 10 – 13. We also offer family communication camps & custom programs for all age groups. Please contact us to learn more.
Website:          www.empoweredbyhorses.com
Email:              info@empoweredbyhorses.com

Fraser Valley Youth Society
(778) 241-2867

The Fraser Valley Youth Society offers gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth a safe, open and non judgmental environment of support. We value respect for all and aim to build a vibrant queer community in the Fraser Valley through our programs and events.

Ages:               13 - 25
Hours:              Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Please check our website or Facebook page for location information)
Website:          www.fraseryouth.com
Facebook:        Fraser Valley Youth Society

Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission
(604) 859-3134 / ARC: (604) 853-4221 / MRC: (604) 855-0500

See Abbotsford Programs guide for full information.

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.  Check out the website or visit us at 32388 Veterans Way.  Admission to exhibitions is free.

Ages:               All Ages
Website:          www.thereach.ca
Email:              info@thereach.ca

Restorative Justice
(604) 864-4857

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 Schools, 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, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website:          www.arjaa.org

Youthemes
(604) 825-4111

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

Grades:            6 - 12
Hours:              Varied