Youth
From play-based learning for young children to workshops for new and expecting parents, our programs are designed to meet families where they are. Many programs are After school programs, workshops and meet-ups for pre- teens and youth aged 10- 24 are available to help youth explore their identity as well as their place in their community. At a neighbourhood house you can make new friends, grow your leadership skills, find support and eat good food! All are welcome!offered in multiple languages and include culturally responsive spaces, including dedicated gathering spaces for Indigenous families.
Program Registration
Programs and registration vary by location.
Connect with your local neighbourhood house to explore what’s available.
Voices from Youth
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Group | Neighbourhood Houses | Newcomers | Participant | South Vancouver Neighbourhood House | Summer Story Series
Rap’s Story of Thriving with Support
When Rap arrived in Canada as a temporary foreign worker, she faced isolation, job loss, and uncertainty—but South Vancouver Neighbourhood House’s family and newcomer programs helped her rebuild her life.
Today, she and her family are thriving and giving back, showing the power of supportive programs for newcomers.
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Group | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House | Neighbourhood Houses | Newcomers | Participant | Staff | Summer Story Series
Ghfran’s Story on Gaining Support That Helped her Family Flourish
When Ghfran Alkour and her family arrived in Canada from Syria, they faced a new country, language barriers, and the challenge of settling six children in an unfamiliar place. Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House’s family and newcomer programs provided the support they needed—from orientation, translation, and childcare to connecting the family with a welcoming community. These programs helped Ghfran’s children thrive in school and her family find belonging, stability, and hope for the future.
