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Nanaimo Celebrates Youth Week

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed April 29, 2014 8:00 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo, along with its partners, is pleased to present the 2014 Youth Week celebrations. Events are planned from May 1st to May 9th, across the community, all with the intent of celebrating teens in Nanaimo.

Events include cupcake decorating, floor hockey, yoga, dragon boating, hip hop classes, a cartooning workshop, a scavenger hunt, clay classes, a learn-to-DJ session, a movie night, and a glow-in-the-dark themed dance.

Link to Strategic Plan: Youth Week supports both the Social Equity and Cultural Vitality pillars of the City of Nanaimo's strategic plan. The event helps to include and engage young people in our community, as well as celebrating their unique talents and culture.

Key Points

  • Youth Week events are geared to youth between the ages of 12 and 18.
  • 13 events are scheduled over 9 days, from May 1-9, 2014.
  • Most events are free, but please check our poster for full details on each activity.

Quotes

"Youth Week is a great chance to celebrate young people in our community and all the energy and enthusiasm they bring to Nanaimo, as volunteers, students, and citizens."

Megan Lum
Recreation Coordinator
City of Nanaimo, Department of Parks, Recreation and Environment

Quick Facts

  • The Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island and School District 68 have partnered with the City of Nanaimo to create the schedule of events.
  • The week wraps up with a Glow in the Dark themed dance at Beban Park on Friday, May 9th.
  • Many of the events are free, however please confirm event details by visiting the YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page or viewing the event poster.
  • For some events pre-registration is required so we can adequately prepare resources.
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Contact:

Megan Lum
Recreation Coordinator
City of Nanaimo, Department of Parks, Recreation and Environment
250-756-5227

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