Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 48 YOUTH LEADERSHIP Over 40 Years of Creating Community Leaders LIT (Leaders in Training) 13-18 YEARS (Must be at least 13 years old by December 31, 2024 and starting Grade 8 in September 2024) Receive training on what it means to be a leader and have a job, as well as how to work with children. After completing the orientation, you will attend “LIT University” and delve into the specifics of leading games, working as a team, painting faces and basic resume writing and interview skills. Once you have completed training, you will choose from a variety of placement options and volunteer a minimum of 60 hours. (Note: All volunteer placements must be completed by Sep 1, 2024.) • Earn hours towards high school graduation requirements • Get hands-on work experience in a variety of different settings • Develop your leadership skills • Learn about creating an effective resume and cover letter • Contribute to your community • Have the opportunity to work as a team • Meet other volunteers and make new friends LIT University Workshops (take place at Beban) How to Join: 1. Register for LIT using barcode 117006 . Cost is $170 . 2. Register your parents for the Free Parent Info Night held onWednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 pm (barcode 117008 ) ORWednesday, May 22, 6:30-7:30 pm (barcode 117009 ) at Beban Park. Your parents will find out what you will be doing at this program and what the expectations are. (If you are on the fence, we strongly recommend registering for LIT before the Parent Information Night as this program fills up quickly.) 3. Register for the LIT UniversityWorkshops . These are held at Beban Park Social Centre. You must register for all four - no exceptions (see box below). Each is offered twice. Simply choose the night that fits your schedule the best. 4. Attend Orientation on Saturday, June 1, 11 am-3 pm at Bowen Park Complex. 5. View and sign up using the online Placement Sign-Up form starting on Saturday, June 15. 6. Go to your Placements to volunteer, learn new skills, make new friends and have fun! Registration ends Sunday, May 26 at 4:30 pm PARENTS: Check out our “Frequently Asked Questions” at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/LIT P a r k s , R e c r e a t i o n & C u l t u r e C i t y o f N a n a i m o LIT Youth Leadership C i t y o f N a n a i m o QUEST Youth Leadership P a r k s , R e c r e a t i o n & C u l t u r e P a r k s , R e c r e a t i o n & C u l t u r e C i t y o f N a n a i m o Q2 Youth Leadership COMING SOON! Clowning 101 • Sun, Jun 2, 10am-12pm 117002 • Thu, Jun 6, 6:30-8:30pm 117003 Teamwork 101 • Sun, Jun 2, 1-3pm 117004 • Fri, Jun 7, 6:30-8:30pm 117005 Children 101 • Tue, Jun 4, 6:30-8:30pm 116998 • Mon, Jun 10, 6:30-8:30pm 116999 On the Job 101 • Wed, Jun 5, 6:30-8:30pm 117000 • Tue, Jun 11, 6:30-8:30pm 117001