Youth Services believe young people in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have significant leadership potential, but would benefit from increased opportunity and guidance to develop it.  By engaging youth in meaningful leadership-based programs, we empower youth to enhance their self-belief while making a real difference in the community in which they live.

Youth Futures Leadership Development Program

This summer program is geared towards youth entering grades 8 to 12. Youth will learn what leadership means and participate in practical components to gain leadership skills.  Participants will learn how to plan and implement games and crafts for children and other activities for children in a recreational setting.  All participants will be required to attend a three-day overnight orientation, weekly training seminars and commit to 8-10 hours weekly for volunteer experience.  Youth can graduate through the program's three stages:

• Youth Futures Junior Leadership
• Youth Futures Senior Leadership
• Youth Alumni Leadership

For more information on the Youth Futures Leadership Program, call 604-466-4339.

Youth Action Park Mentorship Program

This is a 4 week leadership development trainging program to prepare youth to become mentors at the Youth Action Park. Participants will build a number of leadership skills while gaining certifications to support their role in the park and their future. After a successful evaluation, mentors will be able to earn an honorarium for thier time spent mentoring at the Action Park.

Training will begin in March 2011.

 For more information on the Youth Action Park Mentorship Program, contact Rich Bosma. rbosma@maplerdge.ca