Nanaimo Celebrates Youth Week

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed April 30, 2015 12:15 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo, along with its partners, is pleased to present the 2015 Youth Week celebrations. Events are planned from May 3 to May 9, across the community, all with the intent of celebrating teens in Nanaimo.

Events include the "Walk so Kids Can Talk", a cartooning workshop, popcorn and movie night, glow-in-the-dark skating, floor hockey, basketball, and a Workplace Safety and WHMIS training course for teens.

Link to Strategic Plan: Youth Week supports both the Social Equity and Cultural Vitality pillars of the City of Nanaimo's strategic plan.

Key Points

Youth Week events are geared to youth between the ages of 13 and 17.
Events are scheduled over 7 days, from May 3-9, 2015.
Many of the events are free, however please confirm event details by viewing the event poster or visiting the YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page.
Youth Week events facilitate inclusion and engagement of young people in Nanaimo and celebrate their unique talents and culture.

Quotes

"We are very excited to engage with the young people of Nanaimo and celebrate their energy, enthusiasm and community spirit during our 2015 Youth Week celebrations!"

Megan Lum

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo, Department of Parks, Recreation and Environment

Quick Facts

For some events pre-registration is required to adequately prepare resources.

Attachments

Youth Week Poster

Contact:

Megan Lum

Recreation Coordinator

City of Nanaimo, Department of Parks, Recreation and Environment

250-756-5227

Megan.Lum@nanaimo.ca

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