Youth (11 – 18 yrs

Check out what we’ve got for youth in Coquitlam! coquitlam.ca/youth

Just forYouth

Drop-in fitness classes are open to youth 16 yrs +, and to 13 – 15 yrs once a fitness orientation has been completed.

Have fun and get active in Coquitlam! We've got lots of drop-in and registered programs for youth 11 – 18 yrs. If you're 16 years or older, check out the adult section as well—programs are open to teens on a case-by-case basis. The Getaway Youth Centre

(11 – 18 yrs) at Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St.

It's all happening at the Getaway Youth Centre! Come by and play foosball, ping pong, 8-ball or cards. You can also hang out to watch a movie, get a free drink or food, video games, and more! Bring your friends or come meet new ones. Drop-in for free! Monday to Thursday 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Saturday (11 – 14 yrs)12 – 4 p.m. Closed Sunday The Landing Youth Centre

(11 – 18 yrs) at Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way Explore this positive social space for youth. Check out our pool table, foosball, table tennis, video games, fun tournaments, barbecues, movies and more! Drop-in for free! Tuesday to Thursday 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 4:30 – 10 p.m. Closed Monday and Sunday MCC Youth Lounge

(11 – 18 yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave.

Join other youth from the community for fun at the Youth Lounge. Hang out and watch a movie, get a free drink or food and more. Look forward to video game nights starting at 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Drop-in for free! Monday to Saturday 3 – 8:45 p.m.

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Other Youth Program Opportunities

Fitness: Boot Camp, Cardio Kick, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Zumba® and more. General Interest: Art, Babysitter Training, Cooking, Guitar Lessons, Hip Hop and Red Cross First Aid Certification. Sports: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Curling, Dodgeball, Skating, Soccer, Indoor Tennis and Volleyball. Coquitlam offers a variety of opportunities that make a difference in the community. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, gain valuable experience and have fun! For more information visit our website at coquitlam.ca/volunteerprc

Babysitting Training (10 – 14 yrs) A course for responsible youth at least 10 years of age who want to become a babysitter or may already be one. The babysitter course covers the responsibilities of a babysitter, safety tips for children of all ages, first aid, mealtimes, stages of play and development, diapering babies, basic childcare skills, and what to do in case of an emergency. Each student will receive a Child Safe Canada Babysitter Handbook and completion card.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) F Jan 13 – Feb 3 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 4/$25.20 106606 F Feb 10 – Mar 10 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5/$31.50 106607 at Pinetree Community Centre Tu Jan 10 – Jan 31 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 4/$25.20 105812 Tu Feb 7 – Mar 7 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5/$31.50 105815

Home Alone Training (10 – 13 yrs) The Home Alone Safety Program provides children with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied. Child Safe Canada trained instructor.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) F Jan 13 – Feb 3 4 – 5 p.m. 4/$25.20 105416 F Feb 10 – Mar 10 4 – 5 p.m. 5/$31.50 105417

at Pinetree Community Centre Tu Jan 10 – Jan 31 4 – 5 p.m. Tu Feb 7 – Mar 7 4 – 5 p.m. 4/$25.20 105817 5/$31.50 105818

at Poirier Community Centre Th Jan 12 – Feb 2 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. 4/$25.20 105978 Th Feb 9 – Mar 9 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. 5/$31.50 105979

Important

Registration Dates

Winter 2023 (Jan. – March) Registration for ALL Programs (includes fitness, camps and everything else) • Online/phone/in-person registration opens

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.

Spring 2023 (April – June) Swimming and Skating Lessons • Online/phone/in-person registration opens

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Spring 2023 (April – June) General Programs (includes adult, child, fitness and more) • Online/phone/in-person registration opens

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. $2 (13 – 18 yrs)

Learn about fitness in a weight room from a certified weight trainer, including proper technique on how to train safely and efficiently.

at City Centre Aquatic Complex

Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m.

at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex

Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Sundays, 10 – 11 a.m. This course is required for teens 13 – 15 yrs who want to use the fitness centre and drop in to fitness classes. Register at coquitlam.ca/fitness, call 604-927-4386 or in-person at one of our recreation facilities.

Fitness

Yoga 4 Youth (13+ yrs) Experience the power, peace and strength of yoga to harmonize your mind, body and spirit. This class focuses on classic yoga postures in a youth-only environment.

at Pinetree Community Centre Th Jan 12 – Feb 9 6 – 7 p.m. 5/$37.75 106220 Th Feb 16 – Mar 23 6 – 7 p.m. 6/$45.30 106221

Lifelong Learning

Creative Cooks (11 – 14 yrs)

Make delicious dishes while learning basic cooking skills and kitchen safety. Different recipes will be created each class with a focus on healthy eating.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Th Jan 12 – Feb 2 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$33.60 105546 Th Feb 9 – Mar 9 7 – 8 p.m. 5/$42 105547

Poirier Pink Shirt Day Event (11 – 14 yrs) Celebrate Pink Shirt Day at the Getaway Youth Centre. Youth will collaborate with our youth centre staff on anti-bullying tactics and identify resources available to help combat bullying. Snacks will be provided.

at Centennial Pavilion W Feb 22 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. 1/ 107221

Oops! We cancelled it…

Because we didn’t know that you wanted it! We recommend registering at least one week prior to class so we can reduce class cancellations.

Youth Leadership Development (13 – 14 yrs) This program will introduce leadership skills over the span of 8 weeks. The program includes a combination of theory and a practical component which consists of volunteering in city programs. By the end of the program, participants will have acquired skills in conflict resolution, relationship building, communication techniques and gain confidence.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Tu Jan 17 – Mar 7 7 – 8 p.m. 8/ 106591

Performing Arts

Guitar Beginner (12 – 15 yrs) Learn the basics of the guitar from hand placement to basic chords. Please bring your own guitar.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Su Jan 8 – Jan 29 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. 4/$25.20 106505 Su Feb 5 – Mar 5 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. 5/$31.50 106506

Guitar Beginner (16 – 18 yrs) Learn the basics of the guitar from hand placement to basic chords. Please bring your own guitar.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Su Jan 8 – Jan 29 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. 4/$25.20 106503 Su Feb 5 – Mar 5 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. 5/$31.50 106504

Hip Hop (11 – 14 yrs) Explore the different styles of hip hop through the foundation elements of urban dance, grooves, body movements and group games. Dancers will create mini shows to build the confidence to dance and perform in public. No dance experience required.

at Pinetree Community Centre F Jan 13 – Feb 3 7 – 7:45 p.m. 4/$20.60 105944 F Feb 10 – Mar 10 7 – 7:45 p.m. 5/$25.75 105945

Sports and Active Play

Archery (13 – 18 yrs) Learn beginner target shooting with a bow and arrow. Participants will get a general feel for archery as they are taught rules, safety and proper technique. Equipment is provided. In partnership with Boorman Archery.

at Pinetree Community Centre Su Jan 8 – Feb 5 9 – 9:45 a.m. 4/$50 105705 Su Jan 8 – Feb 5 10 – 10:45 a.m. 4/$50 105706 Su Feb 12 – Mar 5 9 – 9:45 a.m. 4/$50 105719 Su Feb 12 – Mar 5 10 – 10:45 a.m. 4/$50 105721

Badminton Beginner (11 – 15 yrs) Learn and practice the basics of badminton. Develop your skills through fun drills and games. Bringing your own racquet is recommended, however limited racquets are available upon request.

at Pinetree Community Centre Su Jan 8 – Feb 5 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. 4/$25.20 105331 Su Feb 12 – Mar 5 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. 4/$25.20 105336 at Smiling Creek Activity Centre W Jan 11 – Feb 1 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. 4/$25.20 105572 W Feb 8 – Mar 8 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. 5/$31.50 105584 at Summit Community Centre M Jan 9 – Jan 30 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$25.20 105596 M Feb 6 – Mar 6 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$25.20 105614

Badminton Intermediate (11 – 15 yrs)

Continue to refine badminton skills at an intermediate level. Develop your skills through fun drills and games. Bringing your own racquet is recommended, however limited racquets are available upon request.

at Pinetree Community Centre Su Jan 8 – Feb 5 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 4/$25.20 105332 Su Feb 12 – Mar 5 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 4/$25.20 105338

All Abilities Welcome!

See page 6 for details

Badminton YOUth League (12 – 18 yrs) Have you been wanting to play in a badminton league or would you like more time to play? It’s finally here – Pinetree’s first all-levels-welcome youth badminton league! Players will be assessed by our staff during the first week. Beginning in week 2, evenly matched players will play one another in a fun and supportive environment. Games are played in singles format and the last day is reserved for playoffs. All levels welcome!

at Pinetree Community Centre Sa Jan 14 – Mar 11 2:15 – 5:15 p.m. 8/$28 105521

Basketball Skill Development (12 – 15 yrs) Enjoy fun skills, drills and games to help you develop your basketball game. All levels welcome.

at Centennial Activity Centre F Jan 20 – Feb 3 8 – 9 p.m. 3/$18.90 106188 F Feb 10 – Mar 10 8 – 9 p.m. 4/$25.20 106189 at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Su Jan 8 – Jan 29 1 – 2 p.m. 4/$25.20 106507 Su Feb 5 – Mar 5 1 – 2 p.m. 5/$31.50 106508

Basketball YOUth League (12 – 18 yrs) Have you been wanting to play on a basketball team or would you like more time to play? It’s finally here – Pinetree’s first all-levels-welcome youth basketball league! Players register individually and are then placed on a team by our staff during the first week. Beginning in week 2, evenly matched teams will play one another in a fun and supportive environment. Games are 5-on-5 and the last day is reserved for playoffs. All levels welcome!

at Pinetree Community Centre Sa Jan 14 – Mar 11 2:15 – 5:15 p.m. 8/$28 105523

Fencing Beginner (9 – 15 yrs) Fencing is a great cardiovascular workout, improving hand-eye co-ordination, concentration, mental focus and physical stamina. It provides a fun and competitive atmosphere that builds self-confidence and respect. All equipment is provided. In partnership with the Tri-City Fencing Academy.

at Pinetree Community Centre M Jan 9 – Jan 30 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$55 105688 M Feb 6 – Feb 27 7 – 8 p.m. 3/$41.25 105691 M Mar 6 – Mar 27 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$55 105697 at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex F Jan 6 – Jan 27 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$55 106377 F Feb 3 – Feb 24 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$55 106378 F Mar 3 – Mar 24 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$55 106380

Fencing Level One (11 – 15 yrs) Fencing is a great cardiovascular workout, improving hand-eye co-ordination, concentration, mental focus and physical stamina. It provides a fun and competitive atmosphere that builds self-confidence and respect. A deposit will be necessary to sign out equipment. In partnership with the Tri-City Fencing Academy.

at Pinetree Community Centre M Jan 9 – Jan 30 8 – 9 p.m. 4/$55 105689 M Feb 6 – Feb 27 8 – 9 p.m. 3/$41.25 105695 M Mar 6 – Mar 27 8 – 9 p.m. 4/$55 105700 at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex F Jan 6 – Jan 27 8 – 9 p.m. 4/$55 106389 F Feb 3 – Feb 24 8 – 9 p.m. 4/$55 106390 F Mar 3 – Mar 24 8 – 9 p.m. 4/$55 106391

Indoor Tennis (11 – 15 yrs)

Have a ball learning FUNdamental tennis skills and develop self-confidence by playing games. Program takes place in a gymnasium using lowered tennis nets. Racquets are available upon request.

at Pinetree Community Centre Su Jan 8 – Feb 5 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 4/$25.20 105322 Su Feb 12 – Mar 5 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 4/$25.20 105325

Volleyball Skill Development (12 – 15 yrs) Have you ever wanted to play volleyball or do you want to improve your game? Skills, drills and game play will be the main focus. All levels encouraged.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) W Jan 11 – Feb 1 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. 4/$25.20 106604 W Feb 8 – Mar 8 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. 5/$31.50 106605 at Summit Community Centre W Jan 11 – Mar 8 6 – 7 p.m. 9/$56.70 105603

Volleyball YOUth League (12 – 18 yrs) Have you been wanting to play on a volleyball team or would you like more time to play? It’s finally here – Pinetree’s first all-levels-welcome youth volleyball league! Players register individually and are then divided in teams by our staff during the first week. They will spend some time each day working on skill and drills before getting into games, and depending on attendance teams may change frequently. All levels welcome!

at Pinetree Community Centre Tu Jan 17 – Mar 7 7 – 9:30 p.m. 8/$28 105344

Outdoors

Ultimate Frisbee (16+ yrs)

Join our 6-week Ultimate Frisbee Try-It! Hone your skills while learning the fundamental strategies, techniques, and Ultimate rules. You will learn from highly knowledgeable instructors with years of coaching and playing experience.

at Town Centre Park Sa Jan 7 – Feb 11 6:30 – 8 p.m. 6/$12 107121

Visual Arts

Art Night (11 – 18 yrs) Join us for an unforgettable evening of friends, fun, and art! We provide everything you need for a great night out!

at Pinetree Community Centre W Jan 11 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106565 W Jan 18 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106566

W Jan 25 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106567

W Feb 1 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106568

W Feb 8 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106569

W Feb 15 W Feb 22 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106570 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106571

W Mar 1 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106572

W Mar 8 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$2 106573

Drawing and Mix Media (11 – 14 yrs) Combining drawing, painting, collage and markmaking techniques, this course encourages exploration and experimentation. Using various traditional and unconventional materials and surfaces, learn to create mixed media works.

at Pinetree Community Centre M Jan 9 – Jan 30 7 – 8 p.m. M Feb 6 – Mar 6 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$25.20 105803 4/$25.20 105804

All Abilities Welcome!

Drawing (11 – 14 yrs) Children are introduced to various drawing techniques using charcoal, graphite as well as oil and chalk pastels. Creativity, fun and self-expression are encouraged!

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Tu Jan 10 – Jan 31 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 4/$25.20 106593 W Jan 11 – Feb 1 7 – 8 p.m. 4/$25.20 106596 Tu Feb 7 – Mar 7 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 5/$31.50 106594 W Feb 8 – Mar 8 7 – 8 p.m. 5/$31.50 106597 at Pinetree Community Centre Th Jan 12 – Feb 2 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. 4/$25.20 105900 Th Feb 9 – Mar 9 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. 5/$31.50 105901

Poirier Youth Create and Paint Night

(15 – 18 yrs)

Learn how to create beautiful acrylic painting on a canvas with step-by-step instructions and guidance. Light snacks will be provided.

at Centennial Pavilion W Mar 8 5 – 7 p.m. 1/$2 107222

Watercolour (11 – 14 yrs) In this class, students will be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks and techniques used in creating masterpieces in watercolour. It will be taught as an “open-studio” format so all students may work to create anything they desire with an experienced teacher to give them guidance along the way.

at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Tu Jan 10 – Jan 31 4 – 5 p.m. 4/$25.20 106592 Tu Feb 7 – Mar 7 4 – 5 p.m. 5/$31.50 106595