Airdrie youth are invited to take part in a weekend full of free activities during National Youth Week. From May 1 to 7, the Airdrie YES Committee will be partnering with several other local organizations to celebrate youth and their involvement in their communities.
“This week-long celebration aims to highlight the importance of youth engagement and provide opportunities for young people to connect, learn and have fun,” says Jessica Dudek, youth engagement liaison with the City of Airdrie.
Airdrie YES Committee was created in 2019 as a community-driven project that consists of dedicated stakeholders from various youth-serving groups and organizations.
“We are celebrating our third year of National Youth Week,” says Dudek.
“We encourage youth to participate to build a connection to their community through fun youth-focused activities.”
The week will include several exciting events such as:
Youth Bingo with BGC Club – May 1
Celebrate National Youth Week at BGC with bingo, prizes, snacks and other games at 200 East Lake Crescent NE from 6 to 7:30 pm. Youth ages 10 to 17 are welcome.
Teen Night at Genesis Place – May 2
Youth ages 12 to 17 will receive free admission to Genesis Place during Teen Night from 4 to 8 pm. All participants must visit the check-in table and receive a wrist band. Check-in is in the hallway in front of Gyms A and B. Youth are invited to swim, attend open gym, use the weight rooms, and visit the Youth Resource Fair that will include booths for Airdrie Public Library, BGC Airdrie, Centre for Sexuality, Closer to Home, Community Links, Peer Mediation & Skills Training, and Youth Volunteer Corps.
Cold Case Files: A Library Mystery Challenge – May 2
Join for Cold Case Files at the Airdrie Public Library from 6 to 8:30 pm, where you’ll step into the shoes of detectives, forensic experts and puzzle solvers. You and your team will sift through realistic case files, decode cryptic clues and uncover long-buried secrets to solve a chilling mystery.
Real Talk with PMAST (Peer Mediation And Skills Training) – May 3
Join PMAST from 4 to 6:30 pm for a safe space to connect, enjoy free snacks, fun activities, prizes, a photo shoot to capture the memories and much more. No judgement, just good vibes for everyone to connect at the Rotary Room in Genesis Place.
Community fire with Airdrie Pride – May 4
Join the Airdrie Pride Society from 12 to 2pm for a fun-filled morning of marshmallow roasting and more at Nose Creek Park.
Festival of Color Holi Event with Youth Airdrie – May 7
Join Youth Airdrie for their youth-led Festival of Color in celebration of India’s Holi Day and International Youth Week at Jensen Park from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Wear white, bring your friends and family, and prepare to share in this joyous explosion of color. All ages are welcome.
Learn more about Airdrie’s National Youth Week events at airdrie.ca.
