Youth Programming
Check it out!!! Are you between the age of 5 and 18? Then we have some thing for you. We have Homework programs, Recreational programs, Leadership programs, and Volunteer programs. If you are looking for fun, friends, and a great experiences then this is a good place to start. Some programs are here at the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, but we also do a number of programs off site at schools and with community partners. Be sure to check more in our children’s programs and special events sites.
Look at the following programs for detailed information.
Annual Membership Fee:
| Children/Youth | $2.00 |
Safe Harbour Youth Ambassador Diversity Program
The Youth Ambassador program is a provincial program through AMSSA (Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies) that has adapted the Safe Harbour Program for children and youth. Youth receive training in order to lead workshops for children surrounding the ideas of diversity and increasing awareness of the Safe Harbour decal.
If you are a youth in grades 9-12 interested in becoming a Youth Ambassador or if you are a teacher or other caring adult interested in your group of children in grades 4-7 receiving a workshop, please contact us at 604-324-6212.
Recipient of the City of Vancouver Youth Award in the Diversity: Program/Organization category for outstanding contribution to the youth community in Vancouver
Homework Havens |
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Offered for children/youth who are looking for help with their studies or just needing a place to do their homework. Students receive assistance from trained SVNH staff and volunteers. Program includes one hour of homework and thirty minutes recreation time. Snacks and drinks are also provided. |
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Monday - MacKenzie School, 3:00-4:45, Gr.4-7 |
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Cost: $20.00/school term (approximately 10-14 weeks)
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For more information and to register contact Rebecca Tam |
Youth Action Program |
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A volunteer recreational and leadership program for 15-18 year olds.
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TBA |
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For more information contact Diane at SVNH (604)324-6212 |
Junior Leadership Program |
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Youth meet every Tuesday for training related to childcare (games, leadership, first aid, pre-employment development, and group handling) and recreational outings. In addition, the participants volunteer two full days a week with the Hello World Day Camp Program throughout the summer. |
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Location: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Drive Meet every Tuesday starting June 24th until August 19th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No program July 1st, but missed session will be held Wednesday, July 2nd. |
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COST: $65.00
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Register early. Space is limited Call Kirin Gill |
Leadership Program |
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Sponsored by the Association of Neighbourhood Houses for Gr. 10 and 12 students. This several weeks program from January to April provides training for working with children. Some weekend overnight training workshops provided at various locations including Sasamat Outdoor Centre. Graduates of this program are often hired on as summer day camp counsellors at various Neighbourhood Houses. |
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Location: South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, 6470 Victoria Drive One evening a week, various weekends and several volunteer opportunities during the duration of the program. |
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COST: TBA for 08/09 There are other costs for workshops and weekend training programs.
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Registration early in January at SVNH. Call Diane |
Cultural Buddy Program |
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This program “buddies” up new immigrant secondary and elementary school youth with more established immigrant secondary school youth speaking the same first language. Both on-site and off-site activities planned. Serves Fleming, Tecumseh, Douglas and Cook Elementary Schools, David Thompson and Killarney Secondary schools and is scheduled to begin in October and continue until May. |
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Location: South Vancouver
Neighbourhood House |
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Cost: FREE |
Registration early in the school year. Contact Jessica for more information. (604)324-6212 |
Champlain Place & Culloden Court Programs |
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For BC Housing residents only. Off-site program that provides resident youth with recreational, social and educational after-school programming. |
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Champlain Place - Mon/Fri. 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
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COST: Free |
For more information contact Diane or Kirandeep at SVNH (604)324-6212
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