Provides day and overnight summer camp experiences for children and young adults ages seven to 17 with medical conditions and disabilities; camp is fully accessible and inclusive, and is located on the shores of Stave Lake in Mission. Site features include an...

Youth-driven organization aims to reduce the stigma associated with HIV and hepatitis C on BC's children and youth, ages six to 29. Addresses underlying factors that shape how these viruses impact communities, and assists youth to make well-informed and safer ...

Offers recreational and social activities, mentoring, and support services for vulnerable or marginalized youth ages 10 to 24. Young Families program offers life skills training to young mothers and fathers. North Surrey Skate Night is a skate club offering tr...

Provides immigrant youth ages 10 to 18 who are new to Canada a safe place to learn about Canadian culture, their community, and practice their English. Activities include skills development, engaged workshops that deal with everyday life, culinary activities, ...

Provides youth services to the North Vancouver communities of Deep Cove and East Seymour. Services include opportunities for leadership and youth engagement; individual support (immediate and ongoing one-to-one support); crisis intervention and family mediatio...

Provides social, educational, and recreational programs for urban Aboriginal youth ages six to 29; some activities are held in the youth's recreation room, and others in the gym and off-site. In-house services include a kitchen, library, computer lab, games, l...

Provides outreach, education, and information and referral services to North Vancouver youth between the ages of 10 and 24, with a focus on identifying and supporting at-risk youth. Youth outreach workers provide one-to-one support regarding topics such as dru...

Provides skills development programs and leadership opportunities for youth. Pre-teen after school program for youth ages 10 to 14 provides skill development activities, recreational outings, snacks, and homework assistance. Drop-in hours are 3:30 pm to 6 pm W...

The Pre-Teen Program provides school-aged children ages eight to 12 opportunities to engage in various social, physical, and creative activities from 3:30 pm to 5 pm Tuesdays. The Homework Club provides a space for school-aged children and youth ages eight to ...

Offers recreation activities, services, and resources for youth ages nine to 24. Youth Drop-In provides a fun, safe, and social environment where youth can relax, learn, develop skills, make positive social connections, have access to community resources and b...

Provides settlement support to help newcomer youth ages 13 to 19 connect with their community. Offers group sessions, one-on-one outreach, guest speakers, and field trips to assist in the integration of newcomer youth. Topics include education, employment, men...

Provides drop-in space for youth in Grades 8 through 12 to hang out, play games, watch movies, and get involved in cooking nights. Drop-in hours are 3:30 pm to 6 pm Thursdays and 3:30 pm to 10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Youth workers supervise and connect youth...

Provides a variety of groups for youth. REC Group is a recreational group for youth ages 12 to 18; no referral required. See website for an activity calendar. Teens who SHINE promotes emotional development and resilience in youth through skill building activit...

Offers drop-in nights programs for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18. Focuses on personal development, cultural teachings, and creative expression. Aims to provide a healthy and supportive environment where youth can be themselves and engage in fun-filled activit...

Provides a variety of programs for low-income, Chinese-speaking immigrant seniors in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Offers peer-based outreach, case management, interpretation of government-related documents and letters, translation, advocac...

Gender equity advocate and community service provider. Envisions a just and equitable world for women, families, and allies. Provides affordable housing, early learning and child care, training and employment services, and a range of holistic programs that sup...

Fully-equipped fitness facility for women and men, offering group fitness classes, strength and conditioning equipment, and swimming. Also operates the Fitness and Racquet Club (Lower Plaza, Bentall 4, 1055 Dunsmuir Street), which offers workout space and squa...

Promotes awareness of ecological farming practices by providing visitors with the opportunity to live and learn on organic farms. Promotes cultural and educational experiences while helping to build a sustainable community. Office hours are 8 am to 3 pm Monday...

Offers two programming streams: one for children and one for women with or without children. Supportive counselling, prayers, and practical assistance are available from 9 am until 5 pm Monday to Friday. Appointments for one-on-one care are encouraged. Childre...

Provides after-school and evening social and recreation activities on a drop-in basis for children and youth ages six to 18. Day camp programs available during school breaks and in summer.

A drop-in program where children up to age six and their parent or caregiver can network with other families, access community resources, and enjoy age-appropriate activities, as well as snacks for their children. Also offers access to early childhood professi...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. Meeting rooms and group study rooms ...

Coordinates events and promotes interest in and enjoyment of arts and cultural activities in West Vancouver. Hosts a gallery at the Silk Purse Arts Centre which features art exhibitions, classical music and jazz concerts, literary events, theatre, and music an...

Resource centre for families with children from birth to five years of age. Offers a daily drop-in for parents/caregivers and their children in a creative play environment; call or check website for drop-in hours. Also provides parent education (including Nobo...

Supports Vancouver's Downtown Eastside residents and communities to empower themselves and build community capacity and resilience through art-making. Provides a safe and welcoming space in which to make art, particularly to those who are marginalized by syste...