Britannia Teen Centre

04/28/2023

Youth Skate Jam happening this Sunday.

04/28/2023

That time of the year is fast approaching... Youth Week, May 1st to 7th!

03/15/2023

TC Spring Break hours:

Tuesday - Friday
4 pm - 9 pm

03/15/2023

Time to think of that summer job...

Pacific National Exhibition is now hiring a 2023 Playland Summer Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia. Review all of the job details and apply today!

09/21/2022

The Teen Centre is having an outing to Sound House - Honouring With Orange on Thurs. Sept. 29th from 5:45 - 9:30 pm. This outing is free and open to youth and their families. We have limited spots which also includes transportation to the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. If you would like to come with us please contact Barry via FB or drop by the Teen Centre. We require a completed waiver form for this event (available at the Teen Centre).

The evening begins with an orange lantern procession in honour of residential school survivors, and for the children who never made it home. The procession...

06/11/2022

Congratulations Ashki!

https://vancouversun.com/life/after-fleeing-trumps-america-east-van-teen-rides-ubc-scholarship-in-pursuit-dreams?fbclid=IwAR0Rg5Q5-JD6rMoe2KX1GSMxJCEhaScBL3J7cGvS6rbwcIka_5To6PyKp6E

Threatened with being sent back to Iraq after the 2016 U.S. election, Ashki Shkur's family crossed into Canada at Peace Arch and sought asylum

06/11/2022

Community Opportunity:

https://www.vpl.ca/program/teen-summer-challenge-touch-grass

Join us IRL this summer for fun programs that challenge you to get creative and get outside!

01/28/2022

Swims are back again. The next session is Fri. Jan. 28. Use of the pool, kiddie pool, hot-tub and steam room is exclusive to youth from 6 to 8 pm. Come with friends, make new ones and have fun! No proof of vaccination required.

01/28/2022

Check out this awesome new FREE opportunity to learn, hang out with people with similar interest and get involved in all things Hip Hop. First online session happens on Feb. 1. Scan the QR Code to register or contact Tom at [email protected]

10/27/2021

Job opportunity for someone 19 yrs+

10/26/2021

The Free Youth Swims are now twice per month. New games, activities and prizes. Next session happens on Friday, October 29th from 6 - 8 pm. Can't swim? Free lessons are offered during the first half-hour to learn how to swim.

08/24/2021

Community Opportunity:

12-week free job-skills training program designed for:

- youth 19 to 29 (can make exception for 18 year old)
- Individuals that have aged out of care
- Indigenous youth
- young mothers
- survivors of violence
- new Canadians/permanent residents
- Someone looking to extend their culinary skills

The training program operates out of Union Gospel Mission's commercial kitchen (641 Columbia St, New Westminster) (2 minute walk from Columbia skytrain station, transit fare is provided daily to commute to the program and back home)

Resources and counselling support are available to all students before, during and after the training from Dan's Legacy's therapists

Early class is Monday to Friday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Late class is Monday to Friday: 3 pm to 7:30 pm

Any youth that is interested can send their contact info to [email protected] or [email protected]

08/16/2021

Follow Britannia Youth Programs on our new Instagram account

08/11/2021

The cooling centre at the Britannia Rink is open.
It will be open daily during the Level 1 City Heat Response from 9:00am – 8:00pm. Pets are welcome provided they are under the control of their owners and owners clean up after them.

The cooling centre at the Britannia library is open during regular hours – no pets due to environment and animal control issues;

Wednesday 10-9
Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 1-5
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 10-9

08/11/2021

We hope to re-open the Teen Centre and programs in early September. Please get in touch with us soon so you can have some input on what new programs and activities you would want to do and what former activities see brought back. Now's the time for a fresh re-start and change!

Follow our new Instagram account at BritYouth.

05/29/2021

Internet Resource: NeedHelpNow.ca

If you (or a friend, peer or sibling) have been negatively impacted by a sexual picture/video being shared by peers, we are here to help. The NeedHelpNow website is designed to provide youth (13 to 17 years old) with practical steps to regain control over the situation. This includes information about contacting websites/online services to request a picture/video be removed, dealing with peers who may have seen or be sharing the content, the importance of emotional support and information on certain criminal offences. The site also provides resources for parents and safe adults who are assisting youth involved in these types of instances.

How can we help you today?
I need help removing a sexual picture/video from the Internet
I need help with cyberbullying and dealing with my peers
I need help on how to talk to and support a youth in crisis
I need tips for helping a friend I am worried about

NeedHelpNow.ca

05/07/2021

Community Opportunity:

Info and contact on poster.