Youth Week
Thank you to all of our sponsors and participants of Youth week 2011, check back soon for details for the 2012 event.
May 1 – May 7, 2011
Let us know what you think about YOUTH WEEK. Your feedback will assist us in providing great events that youth want! Survey
Take a look at the Youth Week Poster for all the details
Save on Youth Week Activities:
Print your coupons here! 2011 Youth Week Coupons
Sing Your Heart Out!
Calling all Burlington Teens! (Burlington High School Students) |
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Sing Your Heart Out! Is our annual sing competition for high school students! Come represent you High school. Semi – Finals at Thrown’ the horns (Ron Edward’s YMCA) on April 29, 2011 Finals will take place at YouthFest on May 7, 2011 Contest Registration Information For more registration information please email youthteen@burlington.ca or call 905-332-1996 ext 6249 Winner gets to perform on stage at the Burlington Canada Day event. |
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Youthfest
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Volunteer opportunities, entertainment, food and more |
Velocity Youth Week Celebration
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Saturday May 7, 7 -11pm Location: Velocity (3230 Fairview Street - Prospect Street Frontage) Ages: High School Students Cost: $2.00 |
Drop-In Basketball
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Sunday May 1 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Rock Climbing
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Monday May 2
At Climber’s Rock (5155 Harvester Road) |
24/7 Skateboarding Competition
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Wednesday May 4, 7pm
Location: 24/7 (Plains Road East) Free Admission Register at www.go247.ca/skateschool |
Teen Bowling Night
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Tuesday May 3 |
Skateboarding and Inline Skating
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Free drop in and learn new tricks |
Throwin' the Horns
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Friday May 6, Doors open at 7pm |
Write Your Brains Out
Writers Craft Workshop
Tuesday May 3, 7-9pm
Ages: 12-18 | Free
To book your spot call 905-639-3611
More Than Just a Dance
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Friday May 6 from 7 - 10 pm |
The Youth Week team would like to thank our sponsors, supporters, judges and participants:
24/7
Burlington Bowl
Burlington Library
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burlington
City Of Burlington
Climber’s Rock
Halton Region
Optimist Club
Rona
Skateboarding and Inline skating too
Starbucks
Velocity
YMCA
YouthFest
For more information on Youth Week contact: e-mail or at 905-332-1996 ext. 6249
How to get involved…in Burlington Youth Week
The Burlington Youth Week Committee is committed to identifying and facilitating opportunities for youth to engage in their community, by coordinating the organization of low or no cost activities during International Youth Week ( May 1-7th) each year.
Ways you or your organization can involved
1) Event Provider:
The organization plans and runs an event for youth during May 1 – 7. The event is usually low or no cost. The Youth Week Committee starts organizing the week’s events at their first meeting in November.
Benefits – Celebrating International Youth Week, Providing youth with low or no cost activities, promotion for your organization
If you are interested in running an event for Youth please email youthteen@burlington.ca
2) Member of the Steering Committee:
All committee members work in collaboration with the other organizations within the committee to develop, create, facilitate, and deliver activities that promote youth engagement and involvement within the community. Attend monthly meetings and to work independently to complete task assigned.
If you are interested in being part of the team please email youthteen@burlington.ca
3) Donations/Sponsors:
Donating or Sponsoring Youth Week can be very helpful. Your organization can donate items or funds to help run Youth Week. Some examples would be:
· Sponsoring for transportation for the youth to and from the events
· Sponsoring an organization by renting the facilities so they can run their activities
· Donating prizes for the competitions (singing contest). We appreciate any donations. We always accept SWAG for the youth to promote the events and organizations.
If you are interested in donating or being a Sponsor please email youthteen@burlington.ca