Provides a range of community support services, including individualized case management, conversational English classes, and employment support services. The Youth Development Program provides mentorship by pairing children and youth with supportive adult rol...

Aboriginal Leadership Opportunities Year provides one year of educational and leadership experience through the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston, ON). Includes sports, field trips, leadership development, military training, cultural support activitie...

Offers sport and recreational activities to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24. Focuses on creating and maintaining an inclusive, safe, and healthy space that supports youth to be physically active, make positive life choices, and develop leadership skills. Activi...

Provides non-judgemental one-to-one support, cultural and recreational activities, and programming to Indigenous youth ages 11 to 24, incorporating cultural teachings from the medicine wheel, the Circle of Courage, and local First Nations. Works with local sch...

Promotes the emotional and mental well-being of individuals with facial differences through social and peer support, information, and educational programs. Seeks to raise public awareness and understanding of the challenges and abilities of people living with ...

Provides services for Vancouver residents living with a print disability (visual impairment, learning disability, or physical disability that prevents the use of standard print) and/or mobility challenges that prevents a person from visiting the library for a ...

Offers camps and recreational activities to blind or partially-sighted children and youth, and their families. Children challenge personal limits, develop new skills, and increase physical activity. Parents learn to see their child's true capacities and allow ...

Provides free outdoor recreation activities for youth ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Sessions are available to other youth serving agencies in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and Sea to Sky Corridor.

Uses art to provide mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery to Vancouver residents ages 16 and older who have a current mental health diagnosis. Program mandate is to create an art community to help people with mental health issues explore and d...

Provides innovative arts programs for young people, practical resources for teachers and artists, and leadership in transforming the way children and youth are engaged, in and through the arts. Administers grants for artist residencies in classrooms, and other...

An art studio collective where individuals of all abilities and skill levels are encouraged to come together to make art. Provides artists with studio space, affordable materials, and the opportunity to pursue their aspirations concerning artistic expression. ...

Arts education centre for children and youth, with classes in visual, media, and performing arts. Tuition-based and free outreach programs offered at Vancouver and Surrey locations. Spring and summer camps are available. Nonprofit society.Surrey: Unit N116-158...

Provides financial assistance to financially disadvantaged children and youth so that they can access organized amateur sport. Serves youth ages five to 18 who are attending school, have a sponsor reference, and meet eligibility criteria. Applicants must meet ...

Self-advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and fostering a sense of autistic identity and pride. Holds regular monthly meetings in Vancouver and Burnaby to achieve local advocacy goals and to organize events in the autistic ...

Offers a range of wellness, support, and therapeutic services, including traditional and cultural wellness supports. Services include child and youth therapy (art, expressive, land-based), family therapy, therapeutic support groups, and community events that p...

Umbrella organization of choirs in BC that promotes choral activity in BC. Offers an annual Chorfest, BC Youth Choir, Seniors Chorfest, a choral directorship program, vocal workshops, and choir management workshops. Also offers Choral Stage, a music camp for c...

Provides a supplement to fully or partially cover the cost of attendance at a recognized camp for children of income assistance, disability assistance, or hardship assistance recipients; or adult recipients of disability assistance. Phone service is available ...

Offers advocacy, education, and support for people affected by epilepsy. Provides a resource library, information materials in various languages, educational events, information and referral services, hospital outreach, support groups, and peer support. Also o...

Protects and manages provincial parks, recreation areas, and ecological reserves. Persons with disabilities may be eligible to camp for free at road-accessible provincial parks; eligibility criteria on website. BC Parks Discover Camping Campground Reservation ...

Educates and entertains through interactive exhibits. Tells stories of outstanding achievements in sport in British Columbia. Also offers educational programs and activities for school and community groups. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Nonpro...

Offers the SPCA Kids Club, the youth 'Bark!' magazine, school presentations, curriculum development, summer camps, and website resources to encourage young people to treat animals with compassion and respect.

Provides a range of services for children, youth and families including social and recreational programs at neighbourhood clubs for children and youth ages six to 18. Other services include a wilderness summer camp, counselling services, parenting programs, ea...

Offers fitness classes, recreational and court sports, a swimming pool, and a strength and cardio centre. Also offers child and youth programs as well as community programs, childminding, swim lessons including aquafit, and martial arts. A membership is requir...

Provides a variety of one-to-one mentoring programs for children from age seven to 14. Children are matched with adult volunteers who provide friendship, guidance, and support. Programs are offered for children and youth of all genders, both in the community a...

Women, ages 19 and up, are matched as mentors with girls ages seven to 17 for the purpose of establishing caring, supportive, mentoring friendships to enhance the confidence, self-esteem, and well-being of the Little Sisters. The Study Buddy Program is a free ...