Youth Programs
Programs
WINTER 2023
To register for any programs, click here and search the program name/number
PRE-TEEN PROGRAMS
Pro-D Day Camp
6-12 yrs
A day off school?! Join our Youth Staff for a fun filled day! Pack a water bottle, snack and lunch; dress weather-appropriate including rubber boots. Pre-registration and consent forms are required. Register early, spaces are limited! After care option is available for participants in Pro-D Day Camps only. Refunds require a minimum of 10 days’ notice BEFORE the start of camp. A $10 administrative fee will be assessed for refunds.
CAMP 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $40/day
AFTER CARE 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM $10/day
M Jan 16 Camp – #438753 After Care – #438757
F Feb 17 Camp – #438754 After Care – #438756
NEW – Ascenders Jr.
10-12 yrs | Tuesdays, 3:00 – 6:00pm
Ascenders, Unite! Join this co-ed afterschool program to go on weekly adventures with JJ & Rhea! Each week will involve the group going on an out-trip to take part in various activities. Out-trips will include bowling, skating, golfing, & more! A snack is also provided. Please meet in the Hastings CC Games Room by 3:30pm. The group leaves promptly at 3:45pm.
Jan 17-Mar 7
#438745 $45/8 sessions
Wednesday Star Friends
9-12 yrs | Wednesdays, 3:15 – 6:00pm
Wednesday Star Friends is for any pre-teen who identifies as a girl and/or non-binary and wants to take part!
This program is a great way to connect with other kids in the community while hanging out, playing games, baking, arts & crafts, and much more! The staff will pick participants up outside the main entrance at Hastings Elementary & AR Lord Elementary after school. Please be ready to walk to Hastings CC by 3:15 PM. Participants to be picked up at Hastings CC after the program.
Jan 18-Mar 8
#438746 FREE/8 sessions
Hastings Ball Hockey League
10-12 yrs | Thursdays, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Calling all pre-teens in Grades 5-7 looking for an after-school hockey program! This will be a fun, recreational ball hockey league supported by Vancouver Police Department officers from the neighbourhood. Come connect with new friends, meet police officers, and meet youth volunteers taking part in this weekly co-ed session at Hastings Community Centre! All skill sets are welcome and the cost is FREE thanks to the Vancouver Police Foundation. This program is open to all genders aged 10-12 (Grades 5-7).
• Registration is required – no drop-ins
• Waiver forms will be available on the HCA website
Jan 19-Mar 09
#438747 FREE/8 sessions
Jr. Youth Council
11-12 yrs | Fridays, 5:00pm – 6:00 pm
The Junior Youth Council helps introduce leadership skills and volunteerism to pre-teens who will look to make the jump into the Hastings Youth Council once they enter Grade 8! Work with JJ to create projects, work on community initiatives, and have a role in special events working alongside the Hastings Youth Council! Meetings are on Fridays, before TGIF. This program is for Grade 6 + 7 students only.
Jan 20-Mar 10
#438752 FREE/8 sessions
TGIF
9-12 yrs | Fridays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
This evening program provides a space for pre-teens to come and enjoy the scheduled activities. Youth leaders make it exciting and fun every Friday, starting in the Auditorium & Games Room, with scheduled activities to begin at approximately 6:15pm. Registration required.
Jan 20-Mar 10
#438751 FREE/8 sessions
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Hastings Youth Council
12-17 yrs | Saturdays
The Hastings Youth Council strives for youth to be leaders in their community and for their voices to be heard. This is a great opportunity to organize activities, special community initiatives, implement projects, and volunteer in the community. Meet new people, make new friends, get volunteer hours and give back to the community! Meetings are held on Saturdays. To register, contact TJ.
Every Saturday during the school year!
Hastings Hydras Youth Dragon Boat Team
13-18 yrs | Wednesdays (tentative) 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Attention, please. Paddles up! Coach Jeff + Kobe return to build off the super successful 2022 campaign! We are once again looking for new paddlers for the 2023 season. This year, we look to start in February with dryland training + workouts, followed by pool practices at Templeton Pool, and then hitting the water at Creekside! If you are interested, please e-mail TJ Shukla at tj.shukla@vancouver.ca to register. Please note that priority is given to returning paddlers.
Feb 08-Jun 25 | $90/person
| GAMES ROOM SCHEDULE | ||||||
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| All Ages 9:15 am - 2:00 pm | All Ages 9:15 am - 2:00 pm | All Ages 9:15 am - 2:00 pm | All Ages 9:15 am - 2:00 pm | All Ages 9:15 am - 2:00 pm | All Ages 9:15 am - 12:00 pm | All Ages 10:15 am - 1:30 pm |
| Youth Grades 8-12 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Ascenders Grades 5-7 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Star Friends Grades 4-7 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Hastings Ball Hockey League Grades 4-7 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Youth Grades 8-12 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Youth Council Grades 8-12 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | |
| Youth Grades 8-12 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Youth Grades 8-12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Youth Grades 8-12 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm | ||||
| Schedule subject to change. No equipment will be handed out 15 minutes prior to closing. | ||||||
| YOUTH PROGRAMS & OPEN GYM SCHEDULE | ||||||
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Hastings Ball Hockey League Grades 5 - 7 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Basketball Grades 4 - 7 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Community Clean-Ups 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | ||||
| Volunteer Opportunity 3:30 pm-6:00 pm | Volunteer Opportunity 3:30 pm-6:00 pm | Volunteer Opportunity 3:30 pm-5:30 pm | Volleyball Grades 8 - 12 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Hastings Youth Council 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
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| Basketball Grades 8 - 12 7:00-10:00 pm |
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For weekly updates to the open gym schedule, check out the “Open Gym” highlight on TJ’s Instagram.
FORMS
Looking for youth program forms? Find them here! Please bring completed forms to the first day of the program.
2022-2023 Youth Volunteering Waiver
2023 CoV Photo Consent – Hastings Ball Hockey League
2023 – Winter – Preteen Programs
Contact TJ:
tj.shukla@vancouver.ca
604.718.6231
