Join us for Youth Week 2024!
Join us as we celebrate youth in Nanaimo! Check out the YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page for more information on this year's events (www.facebook.com/YOUthNanaimo).
Please note that pre-registration is required for some of the events (ones marked with *), and space is limited. Call 250-756-5200 or visit recreation.nanaimo.ca for details or to reserve your spot.
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YOUTH WEEK ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS
- Youth Poetry Night
Drop-in to meet Nanaimo’s newest Youth Poet Laureate and chat poetry! Discuss poetry, share your own, and have an opportunity to meet other young poets in the community. The event will be casual and provide an opportunity to connect with others while learning more about poetry. This event is hosted in partnership with LCVI.
- Pop-Up in the Park
Staff will be popping up at the park with various games and equipment to play with. Come out and enjoy some fun outside. Try your hand at badminton, soccer, spikeball and more!
- Starlight Skate
Enjoy lap skating with our soft lights and passive LED lighting. Glow sticks are available for purchase.
- Youth Board Game Night
Free gym time for youth to come play and practise their skills. Registration to save your spot opens up 72 hours prior, drop-ins available if space.
- Spare Blox
Free drop-in gymnasium based program and is a partnership program between City of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools. Drop-in space is first come, first serve and space is limited. Ages vary by site.
- Youth Lounge
Last updated: June 20, 2024
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