Activities Schedule

Upcoming One-time or Short-term Activities

 

2010 Summer Day Camps

 

Girls Rock Camp  Ages 8-18.  Eight days total. Held in partnership with Girls Rock Camp Vancouver and their many great volunteers who provide a unique opportunity for girls to experiment with musical instruments, song writing, singing, and more in a safe and welcoming enviroment.

 

Aboriginal Cultural Experience (ACE) Summer Camp.  Ages 12-14 years, co-ed. Daily 10am - 4pm from July 5 - 29th.  Held at Britannia Secondary School.  Includes visual art, storytelling, creative writing, dance and media art.  For more info, check out our flyer here, phone 604-254-7732, or email: schoolsupport@unya.bc.ca

 

Digital Witness Summer Film Camp.  Ages 15 - 24 years, co-ed.  July 19th - 31st, from 10am - 5pm.  Based out of Native Youth Drop-In Centre.  A full-time introductory film program where you will work as a team to create a short documentary focusing on social justice.  For more info, phone 604-254-7732 or email aboriginalyouthworker@unya.bc.ca

 

AYF Lacrosse Skills-Building Camp.  Ages 11-24 years, co--ed. July 26 - 30th, 10am - 4pm (anticipated).  For more info, phone 604-254-7732 or email sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

 

Young Spirits Summer Camp.  Ages 12-14 years, co-ed. August 3 - 26th, daily from 10am - 4pm.  Held at Britannia Secondary School.  Includes recreational, cultural, sports and educational programming.  For more info, check out our flyer here, phone 604-254-7732 or email: schoolsupport@unya.bc.ca

AYF Jujutsu Camp.  Ages 11 - 24 years, co-ed.  August 9th - 13th, 11am - 5pm (anticipated).  1630 East Hastings Street.  Pre-registration required.  Phone 604-254-7712 or contact ayfcoordinator@unya.bc.ca for more info.

Fashion Empowerment Week.  Co-ed, ages 13 - 24 years.  August 16 - 20th, 11am - 5pm.  1630 East Hastings Street.  Daily workshops.  Contact the Music, Arts and Culture Program for more info.  Ph: 604-254-7732 or artscoordinator@unya.bc.ca

AYF Girls-Only Jujutsu Camp.  Ages 11-24 years.  August 23 - 24th, 11am - 5pm (anticipated).  1630 East Hastings Street.  Pre-registration required.  Phone 604-254-7712 or contact ayfcoordinator@unya.bc.ca for more info.

Other Summer Activities

Young Women's Drum Group.  Girls and young women, ages 11 - 24 years.  Meets weekly (Mondays, see below).  There will also be fun summet trips outdoors with the drum.  Please watch for updates, or contact Cease Wyss. Ph: 604-254-7732.  Email:  aboriginalyouthworker@unya.bc.ca

Ongoing Activities

Monday-Friday (daily)

One-on-One Assistance Available for youth seeking training and employment. Ages 13 - 30 years. Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 East Hastings Street. 1:30pm - 9pm. Ph: 604-254-5620. Email: learningcentre@unya.bc.ca.

Serving It Right Online (self -paced/drop-In availability). Ages 19 - 30 years. Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 East Hastings Street. 1:30pm - 9pm. Ph: 604-254-5620. Email: learningcentre@unya.bc.ca.

 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems training (self-paced/drop-in availability). Ages 15 - 30 years. Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 East Hastings Street. 1:30pm - 9pm. Ph: 604-254-5620. Email: learningcentre@unya.bc.ca.

Mondays

Homework Club. Ages 13 -30 years. Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 East Hastings Street. 4pm - 6pm. Ph: 604-254-5620. Email: learningcentre@unya.bc.ca.

AYF Lacrosse. Ages 11-24, co-ed. 1607 E Hastings (Friendship Centre Gym). 4:30 - 6pm. Ph: 604-254-7732. Email: sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

AYF Yoga. Ages 11-24, co-ed. 1618 E Hastings (Downstairs Meeting Room). 6:30 - 8pm. Ph: 604-254-7732. Email: sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

Young Womens’ Drum Group.  For girls and young women, ages 11 - 24 years.  1630 E Hastings Street   5 - 8 pm.  Contact Cease Wyss.  Phone: 604-254-7732.  Email:   aboriginalyouthworker@unya.bc.ca

Tuesdays

AYF Fitness. Ages 15-24, co-ed. Every other Tuesday. Meet in the Native Youth Drop-In Centre at 1618 East Hastings. 5 - 8pm. Ph: 604-254-7732. Email: sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

 

Wednesdays

Homework Club. Ages 13 -30 years. Native Youth Learning Centre, 1618 East Hastings Street. 5pm - 7pm. Ph: 604-254-5620. Email: learningcentre@unya.bc.ca.

AYF Jujutsu. Ages 11-24, co-ed. 1630 E Hastings (the UNYA Dojo, in the old Native Youth Drop-In Centre). 5 - 9pm. Ph: 604-254-7732. Email: sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

Thursdays

 

AYF Running Club. Ages 11-24, co-ed. Meet in the Native Youth Drop-In Centre at 1618 East Hastings. 4:30 - 7pm. Ph: 604-254-7732. Email: sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

 

U&Me Discussion Group - topics chosen for and by youth. Ages 15-24. At the Native Youth Drop-In Centre, 1618 East Hastings Street. 7 - 9pm. Ph: 604-254-7712 or email: dropin@unya.bc.ca

 

Warriors Against Violence for Youth.  Ages 13- 24, co-ed. 1630 East Hastings Street. 6:30 - 8:30pm. Once a month, the meeting is held at Kiwassa Neighborhood House 2425 Oxford Street. Discussion Group about healthy relationships and cultural circle for youth. Dinner is provided. Call for details: Warriors Against Violence 604-255-3240 or Brandy Kane 604-254-7732. Email: adcounsellors@unya.bc.ca

 

Fridays

AYF Fitness. Ages 15-24, co-ed. Meet in the Native Youth Drop-In Centre at 1618 East Hastings. 5pm - 8pm. Ph: 604-254-7732. Email: sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

   

Saturdays

Sundays

AYF Advanced Ju-Jutsu. Ages 11-24, co-ed. 1630 E Hastings (the UNYA Dojo, in the old Native Youth Drop-In Centre). From 2pm - 5pm. Ph: 604-254-7732. Email: sportsandrec@unya.bc.ca

 

Yearly Activities

 

Spring Break Basketball Camp. Ages 12-14 years, co-ed. Daily 9am - 4pm during school Spring Break.  For more info, phone 604-254-7732 or email: schoolsupport@unya.bc.ca

Young Spirits Summer Camp.  Ages 12-14 years, co-ed. Daily 9am - 4pm during school summer break.  For more info, phone 604-254-7732 or email: schoolsupport@unya.bc.ca