Programs & Registration

Youth Programs

Esquimalt Youth Strategy 2011 Surveys

Please help us with our 2011 Esquimalt Youth Strategy and be entered to WIN some great prizes by completing our strategy survey.
If you are 18 years or younger, please complete the survey for youth, here.
If you are 19 years or older, please complete the survey for adults, here.

Programs & Services:

Youth Only Friday Nights (Grades 6 - 12)
The Recreation Centre is open for Youth Only every Friday night from 8 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $2.25 gets you access to the pool, wellness centre, gymnasium and other activities. This is an alcohol, drug and thug free zone. In/outs are not permitted.  

Esquimalt Teen Centre (ETC)
We offer free drop-in programs at the Esquimalt Teen Centre. ETC is located in the blue house on Fraser Street next to the recreation centre. Hours of operation are:

• Teen Drop-in (13 - 18yrs):
  Thursdays & Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• After-School Drop-In (Grades 6 to 8):
  Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  Wednesdays: 2:15 p.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information about Youth Only Friday Nights or the Esquimalt Teen Centre, contact Dan Pauls by email or by phone at 250-412-8523.


Other Youth Programs
Click here to view a list of these and other youth programs such as canoeing, kayaking, teen yoga and babysitting courses.

Wellness Centre
Youth  from the ages of 13-15 years old can work out in the Wellness Centre after completing a youth orientation. Phone 250-412-8500, extension 2204 to book your orientation today.

Aquatics Program
Earn high school graduation credits by completing Lifesaving Society and Red Cross Programs. For more information, contact the Aquatics Department by email or phone  250-412-8506.

Volunteering

Did you know that volunteer hours can be used to fulfill high school CAPP graduation requirements?

To volunteer:

• for the Aquatics Department, phone 250-412-8505
• for community special events, phone 250-412-8511
• during Youth Only Friday Nights, phone 250-412-8523
• in the Esquimalt Teen Centre, phone 250-412-8523

For more information, contact Vicki Klyne by email or by phone at
250-412-8511.