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Preteens & Youth
Preteens
Our Preteen program is for preteens (Grades 5-7) to hang out and learn basic life skills. Participants are expected to register for the program (although checking it out a couple of times first is okay too). Our program offers a little something for every preteen: sports, team building activities, culinary endeavors, stuff for girls, stuff for boys, swimming outings, and field trips.
If you want to become a participant or to volunteer, please contact Ian Ditchburn at iditchburn@mpnh.org.
Download your Preteen (Grades 5-7) registration form here.
Youth
We have an extensive and appealing range of programs and activities teens (ages 13-18) and young adults (ages 19-24). Led by a multidisciplinary team, our programs offer young people to connect with their peers and community, while also providing a safe space in which they can develop their resiliency, life skills, a sense of self, leadership skills, and have fun at the same time. From movie nights to coffeehouses, hiking, kayaking, homework help and newcomer support, we try to meet the diverse needs of all young people who come to our neighbourhood house.
We are committed to making our programs accessible to all! All programs and activities are free and open for anyone to join.
If you want to become a participant or to volunteer, please contact Danielle Verzosa at dverzosa@mpnh.org.
Download your Youth (ages 13-24) registration form here.
Youth Welcome Circle @ Eric Hamber
Dates/Times: Every Monday from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM (except statutory holidays)
Location: Multipurpose Room at Eric Hamber Secondary School
Registration: Please contact Kei: pklau@vsb.bc.ca or call 604 831 6528 or J-Anne: jnhope@vsb.bc.ca or call 778 772 2748 or Danielle: dverzosa@mpnh.org or call 604 879 8208 ext 301
Beyond Education @ Eric Hamber
Join us for our 8 week program learning about interpersonal, leadership, and pre-employment skills while gaining volunteer hours each session.
Dates/Times: Every Monday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (except statutory holidays)
Location: Multipurpose Room at Eric Hamber Secondary School
Registration: Please contact Stephanie: stephanief@lmnhs.bc.ca or Danielle: dverzosa@mpnh.org
The Real Project @ MPNH
Join us for a 12 week leadership program of workshops + peer support training (snacks and honorarium provided). This program empowers youth to speak out against violence.
Dates/Times: Every Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Registration: Please contact Ian iditchburn@mpnh.org
Neighbourhood Crew @ Sir Charles Tupper
Dates/Times: Every Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Staff Room at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School
Registration: Please contact Danielle dverzosa@mpnh.org or call 604.879.8208 ext 301
Cook Up Your Future @ MPNH
Join us for a free 5-week cooking program for youth ages 13-24, where you will learn how to follow easy recipes, gain new cooking skills and Have fun while preparing a delicious meal to enjoy with your friends.
Dates/Times: Every Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, & 16
Location: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Registration: Please contact Noora nshirazi@mpnh.org or call 604.879.8208 ext 325
Friday Youth Space @ MPNH
Dates/Times: Every Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Registration: Please contact Danielle dverzosa@mpnh.org or call 604.879.8208 ext 301
Homework Club @ MPNH
Dates/Times: Every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (except long weekends)
Location: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Registration: Please contact Ian iditchburn@mpnh.org or call 604.879.8208 ext 303
Preteen Program @ MPNH
Dates/Times: Every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (except long weekends)
Location: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Registration: Please contact Noora at nshirazi@mpnh.org or call 604.879.8208 ext 325
Thanh Lam (she/they)
(English, Vietnamese, French)
Director – Youth & Newcomer Services
tlam@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 302
Ronja Flugge (she/her)
(English, Dutch)
Manager of Youth Services
rflugge@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 109
Shayan Abbaszadeh (he/him)
(English, Farsi, Dari)
Youth and Family Settlement Worker
sabbaszadeh@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 319
Danielle Verzosa (she/her)
(English, Tagalog)
Youth Settlement Worker
dverzosa@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 301
Ian Ditchburn (he/him)
(English)
Youth Worker
iditchburn@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 303
Noora Shirazi (she/her)
(English, Farsi)
Child and Youth Worker
nshirazi@mpnh.org
604.879.8208 ext 325