Life Skills Programs

FoodSafe (14-18yrs)

This level one course is for service front line workers such as bus persons, servers, dishwashers and cooks. Foodsafe certificate provided with successful completion.

Ages: 14 - 18

Cost: $80

When 

**Please bring: a lunch, a water bottle, and a pen or pencil.

Babysitter's Course (11-15yrs)

This Red Cross program will teach you the skills to care for infants to school aged children and help you become a responsible babysitter. Certificate provided upon completion.

Ages: 11 - 15

Cost: $65

When

**Please bring: A doll or teddy bear to practice diapering with, a lunch and a water bottle.

Youth Nights (12-16yrs)

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Youth Night is an eight week recreation program for youth 12-16. Every week youth have the opportunity to try a new active, social, and healthy activity in a lively and supportive group atmosphere. Activities vary by season, but fall Youth Nights usually include activities like martial arts, bowling, laser tag, and more!

Youth Night (Tuesday) - $50

Tuedays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

October 7 - December 2 (No session on November 11)

Register here!

Youth Night (THURSDAY) - $50

Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

October 9 - November 27

Participate in a variety of physical activities around Abbotsford... activities may include bowling, fishing, martial arts, mini-golf, and more!  

Register here!

 

Leadership and Volunteering

AYC Welcome Day Picnic

Cost: $10 / person. – complete the whole day and receive a $10 gift card.

Date: Saturday September 20, 12:30-4PM

Where: Mill Lake Park Picnic Shelter (Bevan Avenue Entrance)

Come volunteer with the AYC at our Welcome Day Picnic. The AYC is hosting a barbeque and picnic to help welcome newcomer youth and their families to Abbotsford. Volunteers will get the exciting opportunity to help run games, lead activities, and connect with newcomer youth throughout the event. Come gain volunteer hours in a supportive, fun environment and help make a positive difference in your community!

There will be a short volunteer training before the event, followed by event set up and the picnic.

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FV Gleaners Volunteer Opportunity

Cost: $10 / person - complete the whole day and receive a $10 Giftcard.

Date: Saturday October 25, 2025 8:30AM-12:00PM

Where: Fraser Valley Gleaners Society (85 Winson Road Abbotsford, BC V2S 8E8)

Volunteer with the AYC at the Fraser Valley Gleaners Society and help prepare food sent around the world for humanitarian aid. Volunteers will help with tasks such as cutting and sorting vegetables, packaging soup mix, and cleaning equipment. No prior experience needed, all equipment and training will be provided — just come ready to work together and make a global impact. This is a great opportunity to gain volunteer hours, meet other youth, and learn how local efforts can make a difference worldwide!

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Youth Centre Leadership Team (12-18 yrs)

Attend one of our free youth centres and help make it “the place to be”. Talk about issues facing youth in Abbotsford, develop your leadership and team building skills, and have a say in what activities happen at the youth centre. 

This program will restart early September 2025.

Meeting Details: @ ARC & MRC Youth Centre - Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Follow us on Instagram (@abbyyouth) for the latest information!

Cost: FREE

How to Join: Talk to one of the staff at your Youth Centre and we will get you signed up today.

Free Programs

ARC & MRC Youth Centres

Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:30-4:30PM, Fri 2:30-6:00PM.

Our Youth Centres at ARC and MRC are free and open to youth 12-18. Youth can enjoy a variety of activities (ping pong, pool, video games, board games, etc.), free snacks, and more fun at our fully staffed youth centres.

 

Free Dinner Night

Ages 12 - 18, @ BOTH Youth Centres

Various dates*

Help prepare (and eat) dinner for yourself and the youth centre. Once a month on a Friday we have family style sit-down dinners at the centres where youth get a chance to connect with their peers and enjoy a great meal together.

Open Gym

Ages 12-18, @ ARC Youth Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:15-4:30pm*

Play basketball, badminton, nine square, soccer, volleyball, and more! Entrance through the youth centre.