Youth Week is celebrated in Surrey with a variety of free events and gatherings May 1-7.
An “action-packed week” is promised for youth aged 10 to 18 years, including drop-in sports, video games tournaments, cooking challenges, a “Bob Ross” paint night, jewelry making and more. The list of Surrey events is posted on surrey.ca/youthweek.
The week will end Tuesday, May 7 with the annual SASSY Awards (Service Above Self Surrey Youth) at Surrey Arts Centre, where Surrey-area youth will be recognized for their achievements. Local musician Richard Tichelman will perform during the event, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are free on eventbrite.ca, and more details are found on sassyawardssurrey.ca.
B.C. Youth Week is created to build a strong connection between youth and their communities.
“Surrey has the largest youth population in B.C.,” noted Mayor Brenda Locke, “and I encourage our young people to take a look at the activities we’re offering this year, explore their unique interests and have fun with their peers.”
Register online by phone at 604-501-5100 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at any recreation facility or search online with the event ID, surrey.ca/parks-recreation/activities-registration.
Surrey Youth Week events posted on surrey.ca:
Wednesday, May 1
Drop-in ball hockey (ages 13 to 18), 6:15pm to 7:30pm at Cloverdale Arena. Get active in a fun non contact game of ball hockey! Join up with other players or come with friends to form a team. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Hockey gloves, stick, runners and CSA approved helmet with full cage required. Event ID: 394755
Video & board games tournament (ages 10 to 18), 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre. Are you tired of running around all day? Then come out for a night of video and board games. Bring yourself or come with a friend, and we will provide the rest. No registration required.
Thursday, May 2
Drop-in ball hockey (ages 13 to 18), 6:15pm to 7:30pm at North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex. Get active in a fun non contact game of ball hockey! Join up with other players or come with friends to form a team. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Hockey gloves, stick, runners and CSA approved helmet with full cage required. Event ID: 394760
Cooking competition (ages 10 to 18), 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Bridgeview Community Centre. Bring your love and passion for food to Bridgeview Community Centre, where you will be cooking up a 3 course meal against other foodies. Prizes for best and most creative dish! No registration required.
Basketball tournament (ages 13 to 18), 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre. Join us for a 3v3 Youth Mini Basketball Games. Teams of 3 will compete for a chance to win prizes. Pre-registration is required. Event ID: 392125
Friday, May 3
Baking and cookie decorating (ages 10 to 12), 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Clayton Community Centre. Come bake and decorate cookies during preteen drop-in! We will also have gym time, board games and card games to play! Event ID: 392052
Youth cooking challenge (ages 10 to 12), 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre. Are you ready to turn up the heat and showcase your culinary skills? Join us for the Youth cooking challenge where aspiring young chefs can put their talents to the test in a thrilling cooking challenge! Complete the challenge in pairs and all ingredients will be supplied. Event ID: 391719
Basketball tournament (ages 10 to 18), 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre. If you love basketball, join us for a night of music, food, and of course, basketball! Come on your own, or bring your team. Prizes and food will be provided. No registration required.
Basketball tournament (ages 13 to 18), 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Newton Recreation Centre. Basketball tournament & Players lounge: Enjoy board games, NBA 2K24, snacks, and refreshments between games and half time. Event ID: 391632
Drop-in figure skating (ages 13 to 18), 12:15pm to 1:30pm at Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex. Spin into this shared program time to practice your figure skating moves. All skill levels welcome. CSA approved helmets required. Adults or coaches are not required to be on ice but are welcome to supervise. Coaches must register and can instruct up to three youth per session. Event ID: 394758
Drop-in ice hockey (ages 13 to 18), 2:30pm to 3:45pm at Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex. Come and participate as a player in a recreational, non-contact hockey games. Full hockey gear required. All skill levels welcome. No slap shots allowed. Player Registration: 394807, Goalie Registration: 394808.
Drop-in skating (ages 13 to 18), 7:00pm to 9:00pm at South Surrey Arena. Glide into our youth only skate time! Bring your friends or make new ones on the ice. Equipment rentals available. No registration required.
Video game showdown & s’mores (ages 10 to 18), 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Fraser Heights Recreation Centre. Show off your gaming skills during youth drop-in for a tournament and have some sweet treats. Challenge your friends, win some games and some prizes. Tournament starts at 5pm. No registration required.
Basketball tournament 3v3 (ages 10 to 12), 3:30pm to 6:00pm at Cloverdale Recreation Centre. Join us for a 3v3 youth basketball tournament. Teams of 3 will compete for a chance to win prizes. Pre-registration is required. Drop-in welcome if space permits. Event ID: 392149
Crochet creations – social (ages 10 to 18), 3:30pm to 6:00pm at Fleetwood Community Centre. Learn the art of crochet while enjoying social time with peers. Participants will unleash their creativity with different yarns and patterns; showcasing completed works in a welcoming setting. Pre-registration through facility.
Saturday, May 4
Skateboarding demos and competition (ages 10 to 18), 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre. Join us for a demo and best trick contest. There will be prizes, music, snacks and refreshments. No registration required.
Basketball tournament 3v3 (ages 13 to 18), 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Cloverdale Recreation Centre. Join us at Cloverdale Recreation Centre for a 3v3 youth basketball tournament. Teams of 3 will compete for a chance to win prizes. Pre-registration is required. Drop-ins welcome if space permits. Event ID: 392170
Bob Ross paint night (ages 13 to 18), 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Clayton Community Centre. Join us for a Bob Ross paint night! This will take place during our Saturday youth night, where you can cook and bake, play basketball or workout in the weight room! Event ID: 392057
Jewellery making (ages 13 to 18), 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Clayton Community Centre. Drop into the Art Studio and create a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece with your friends! Experiment with techniques, play with colour, materials, and hand-made art. Led by a Visual Arts Instructor, all materials included. Event ID: 392062
Basketball tournament & 3-point competition (ages 13 to 18), 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Guildford Recreation Centre. Join us for a 3v3 youth basketball tournament and 3 point competition. Teams of 3 will compete for a chance to win prizes. No registration required.
Sunday, May 5
Cheezy Sunday (ages 10 to 18), 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Guildford Recreation Centre. Join us for a Cheezy Sunday. Help make a gooey grilled cheese or mac and cheese. Take cheezy pictures with your friends. No registration required.
Monday, May 6
Volleyball tournament (ages 10 to 18), 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Bridgeview Community Centre. Bump, set, spike! There is a volleyball tournament going down at Bridgeview Community Centre, and you should be there. Come on your own, or bring some friends for a chance to win some prizes! No registration required.
Tuesday, May 7
Basketball tournament – pre-teen (ages 10 to 12), 7:00pm to 8:30pm at South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre. Join us for a 3v3 Youth Mini Basketball Games. Teams of 3 will compete for a chance to win prizes. Pre-registration is required. Event ID: 391720
Drop-in ball hockey (ages 13 to 18), 6:15pm to 7:30pm at Newton Arena. Get active in a fun non contact game of ball hockey! Join up with other players or come with friends to form a team. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Hockey gloves, stick, runners and CSA approved helmet with full cage required. Event ID: 394766
Drop-in figure skating (ages 13 to 18), 3:00pm to 4:15pm at Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex. Spin into this shared program time to practice your figure skating moves. All skill levels welcome. CSA approved helmets required. Adults or coaches are not required to be on ice but are welcome to supervise. Coaches must register and can instruct up to three youth per session. Event ID: 394759
Game show night (ages 10 to 13), 3:30pm to 6:30pm at Cloverdale Recreation Centre. Show off you gaming skills during preteen drop-in for a tournament. Challenge your friends, win some games and some prizes. Event ID: 392172
Fleetwood Frenzy – team challenge (ages 10 to 13), 3:30pm to 6:00pm at Fleetwood Community Centre. Participants are organized into 4 teams to compete in a series of mini-challenges including tug of war, relay obstacle courses, puzzles, and more. Prizes to be won! No registration required.
SASSY Awards (all ages), 7:00pm to 10:00pm at Surrey Arts Centre. The SASSY Awards (Service Above Self Surrey Youth) is a partnership between the Semiahmoo Rotary Club and the City of Surrey. The SASSY Awards are a celebration and recognition of the fantastic youth who live, work and learn in Surrey and White Rock. Recognizing and engaging exceptional youth in our community honours our core values of Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity and Leadership. For more info visit surrey.ca/SASSY.