Full guide Spring 2023

COMOX YOUTH

Comox Youth Council 13 - 18 years Passionate about making a difference within your community? Connect with other local youth and facilitate youth led initiatives that will create meaningful opportunities for community members to enjoy. Earn volunteer hours and credible references along the way too! For more information on this program contact Laura at lweston@comox.ca Instructor: Laura Weston Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:15 pm Room B Apr 12 - Jun 21 #12863 FREE! Creating Resilient Leaders 15 - 17 years Lead your best life. Resilient Leaders are introduced the concepts of resilience and mental wellness and will incorporate these skills into daily practice as leaders of their own lives and when helping others. Topics could include the power of perception and passion, the development of self-efficacy skills, network of support, finding content in discontent and taking care of our physical and psychological health. Leaders will utilize their training to help lead an onsite youth symposium in Fall of 2023. Instructor: Jacqueline McAdam Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 pm Room A Apr 20 - Jun 8 #12868 $80 + gst

Homework Room 12 - 18 years

Volunteer Ready! 13 - 18 years

Your after school routine doesn’t have to be chaotic. Drop in and bring your homework upstairs to the dedicated after school homework space. Tables and chairs provided. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2:45 - 5:00 pm Room C Apr 12 - Jun 21 FREE! Seasonal Youth Volunteer Orientation 13 - 18 years Enthusiastic, responsible and motivated? We’re looking for you! Gain invaluable experience and volunteer hours to strengthen your resume! Complete this volunteer orientation and you’ll be ready to give back to the community by assisting in a variety recreational programs and special events. Instructor: Laura Weston Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm Room B Apr 12 #12864 FREE!

Complete your required volunteer hours towards graduation! Take your leadership to the next level and gain invaluable volunteer experience during our children’s spring break camp. Participation in this orientation is mandatory before helping in camp. Instructor: Camp Leaders Spring Break Camp Orientation Thursday & Friday 5:00 - 6:30 pm Room A Mar 23 & 24 #12865 Summer Camp Orientation Wednesday & Thursday 4:00 - 5:30 pm Room B Jun 28 & 29 #12874 FREE! Know outstanding youth in the community? Nominate them to attend the Youth Recognition Dinner Fri, May 6. Application forms at at comox.ca/recreation/youth resources - deadline is Apr 8. See page 26 for info on the Dinner.

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