Port Coquitlam has plenty of fun-filled events planned for B.C. Youth Week, a provincial celebration of youth, held annually during the first week of May. The celebrations are intended to build a strong connection between youth and their communities.
Port Coquitlam youth can look forward to a week of FREE events at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) and Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (HC).
- Fri, May 1: Opening Celebrations
Experience the opening festivities by visiting a Youth Activity Centre and enjoy a complimentary cookie.
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Location: HC Youth Lounge | Drop-in
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Location: PCCC Youth activity lounge | Drop-in - Fri., May 1: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Join us for our Youth Week 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament! All players must sign up individually. Teams of 3-4 players are made on the day of. Pre-registration required. Prizes for the winner!
Time: 4-8p.m. Location: PCCC Gym | #119814 pre-register Age 11-14
Time: 4-8p.m. Location: PCCC Gym | #125198 Pre-register Age 15-18 - Fri., May 1: Volleyball Tournament
Join us for our Youth Week Volleyball Tournament! All players must sign up individually. Teams made on the day of. Pre-registration required. Ages 12-15.. Prizes for the winner!
Time: 4-8p.m. Location: HC Gym | #119815 Pre-register Age 12-15 - Sat., May 2: Carnival
Experience a variety of thrilling attractions including extreme interactive inflatables, mini games and , and much more! Prizes to be won!
Time: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Location: PCCC - Check-in at Youth Lounge | Drop-in - Mon., May 4: Table Tennis Tournament
Show off your skills in this singles table tennis tournament, there are prizes to be won and two skill brackets.
Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: Mabbett Hall PCCC | #110154 Pre-Register - Tues., May 5: Super Smash Bros Switch Tournament
Prove to everyone you're the best at Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Switch in the 1 vs. 1 tournament with competitive eSport rules and regulations! Rules will be reviewed prior to the start of the tournament. Single elimination 1 v 1 tournament. 4 stock, 8 minute timer, items and pause disabled. Pre-registration required. Ages 11-15.
Time: 3:45-5:45 p.m. Location: HC Youth Lounge | #119813 Pre-register
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location: PCCC Youth Lounge | #119812 Pre-register - Tues., May 5: Intro to Carpet Bowling with our seniors Team
Have you ever tried Carpet Bowling? Sign up for your chance to be guided through the fundamentals of bowling in collaboration with the Wilson Seniors team. Feel free to bring your grandparent too! Pre-registration required.
*If you want to bring your grandparent, please have them register separately, here.
Time: 3:00-4:00p.m. Location: PCCC Mabbett Hall South | #124035 Pre-register - Wed., May 6: Board Game Night
Bring along your friends for a fun night playing 2 iconic games and prove to everyone you're the champ. The feature games are Blokus and Tapple! Pre-registration required.
Time: 3:30-6 p.m. Location: HC Youth Lounge #119819 Pre-register - Wed., May 6: Popcorn & TV Night
Do you love watching TV and eating popcorn? Come watch some shows and eat popcorn for free. A fun bracelet making station will also be available. Pre-registration required.*The group will decide which show to watch. Teen-friendly shows only.
Time: 4-6:30 p.m. Location: PCCC Youth Lounge #119820 Pre-register - Thurs., May 7: Pancake Dinner
Join us for a pancake dinner to close out Youth Week!
Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: Wilson Lounge PCCC | Drop In
Time: 4:-6 p.m. Location: Youth Lounge HC | Drop In
Youth participants are required to have a free annual membership that provides access to youth activities and events in the community. A PoCo Youth Membership PLUS is also available for a $15 annual fee, granting free access to youth open gyms. To get a free or PLUS membership, visit portcoquitlam.ca/youth or the front desk at the recreation centres.
Pre-register for Youth Week events at portcoquitlam.ca/register. To learn more about PoCo Youth Recreation, including memberships, activities, and events, visit portcoquitlam.ca/youth or contact Youth Services at 604.927.7919.
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