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Executive Council Office
Youth Directory
Programs and Services
Programs and Services - Youth Centres & Organizations
- Indoor skateboard park
- Service training
- Outdoor adventure camps
- Film and video club
- drop-in activities and more!
- movies
- bowling
- silk screening
- candle-making
- stained glass
- games and outdoor activities, weather permitting
- abuse prevention
- stress and frustration
- self-awareness and feeling good about oneself
- communication
- exercise and nutrition
- Let's Talk Drugs
- Liquor Ticket Program
- Crime Cycle Awareness
- Set in Motion: a self-esteem program
- Anger Management
- Community Support Project: helps youth complete community service hours and restituiton, as assigned by the courts
- Recreation and fitness programs
- Lunch and noontime drop-in: provides lunch and access to various activities
- Arts Night: explores a variety of mediums in a relaxed atmosphere
- Woodworking
- Education outreach
- Young Men's Sports
- Young Women's Groups.
- Health, Social & Justice Program
youth advocate, court support worker, employment and life skill development opportunities - Alternative View
art and music workshops, youth art gallery and community mural project - Sign Monkey
arts and technology training and job creation program for graphic arts, sign making and web design - computers
- internet
- pool
- movie nights
- a feeding program
Air Cadets - Whitehorse Lions RCACS
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Description:: For youth ages 12 – 18. This is a free service offering summer camps across the country as well as local activities developing community involvement, citizenship, physical fitness and leadership. For more information, visit www.cadets.ca.
Contact: : Captain Cheryl Major |
Army Cadets - 2685 The Yukon Regiment
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Description:: For youth ages 12- 18. This is a cost-free program aimed at citizenship, physical fitness, and leadership skills. Kids get paid to go to camp. Contact: : Captain Russ LaChapelle or CI LaChapelle (867)393-3383 (home) |
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Description:: Bringing Youth Towards Equality (BYTE) is a youth-directed and youth-focused organization that delivers a variety of skill-building activities and workshops for youth in Whitehorse and in rural Yukon communities. The programming is targeted toward youth aged 12 and up. For more information, please visit BYTE's website. Contact: : 2 - 407 Ogilvie Street (Resource Center) |
Big Brothers and Sisters Association
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Description:: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC) is the leading child and youth-serving organization providing mentoring programs across the country. For more information, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon website. Contact: : 305 Wood St |
Boys and Girls Club of Whitehorse
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Description:: Provides a variety of after-school activities for youth ages 8 – 18. Activities include: Contact: : 6209 – 6th Avenue |
Chillax'n Lounge - Canada Games Centre
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Description:: Chillax'n is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights 6:00 – 9:00pm. For more information, visit the Chillax'n Lounge website. Contact: : General Inquiries (Canada Games Centre): (867)668-8360 |
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Description:: Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world. For more information, visit the Girl Guides of Canada website. Contact: : 102-302 Steele Street |
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Description:: Activités sportives, sociales, artistiques et culturelles pour les jeunes d’expression française âgés de 12 à 18 ans. Social, artistic, cultural and sport activities for French-speaking youth ages 12 to 18.
Contact: : website: www.espoirjeunesse.yk.ca. phone: (867)668-2663 ext. 321 mailing address: |
Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon (LDAY)
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Description:: The Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon (LDAY) is a volunteer, non-profit organization which provides services and programs for Yukoners with learning disabilities. For more information, visit the Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon website. Contact: : 107 Main Street |
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Description:: A social/life skills program for youth ages 10-18. Contact: : Contact: Susan Langer |
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Description:: Scouts offer fun and exciting programming for youth ages 5-26 in Yukon. Young people enjoy Scouts Canada’s programs, which are provided by caring and dedicated volunteers. Registration accepted all year long, space permitting. For more information, check out the Scouts Canada website. Contact: : |
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Description:: The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is a community house committed to bettering the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being of First Nation peoples. We promote friendship and understanding between all people. The Prenatal Nutrition Outreach Program promotes and supports the health of all women during their pregnancies, and supports nursing mothers and their babies up to the age of one year. There are weekly drop-in sessions for participants. The Traditional Parenting Program teaches parenting practices and values to First Nations people through the knowledge of the elders. The Tan Sakwathan Youth Diversion Program uses a holistic approach to provide early intervention and healthier alternatives for First Nation youth and their families who come in conflict with the law. This program aims to assist these families to live happy, productive lives. The program uses elders, guest speakers, traditional teachings, workshops, referrals, psychologists, community involvement and health recreational activities, as needed. The Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre (UMAYC) was designed to provide urban aboriginal youth with a wide range of culturally based programs, services and activities that are locally controlled and designed in conjunction with aboriginal youth. These programs are structured to empower youth to face challenges and determine their own future with a sense of pride in a culturally relevant environment. The After-School Sports Program offers recreational activities such as floor hockey, basketball, handball, dodgeball, indoor soccer, lacrosse, Inuit Games, Dene Games, etc. for youth between the ages of 8-14. Activities are held at Elijah Smith, Jack Hulland, Takhini and Selkirk schools Monday to Thursday. The After School Tutoring Program provides one-on-one tutoring, daily homework sessions, studying tips and tools to increase academic confidence, as well as resource materials for students applying to post-secondary institutions. The Youth Advisory Council is involved with program planning, development and delivery of all UMAYC programs. The Council is comprised of eight youth between the ages of 15 and 24, though youth outside the age range may still be considered. For more information on any of these programs, please visit Skookum Jim's website. Contact: : Skookum Jim Friendship Centre |
SunDog Carving Studio & Gallery
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Description:: The Sundog Carving Program is increasing development of the Yukon First Nation arts and culture sector, reinforcing positive role-modeling and providing cultural opportunities for Yukon First Nation youth. The program is creating a more dynamic Yukon First Nation presence on the local and national arts scene. Carvers have an opportunity to increase their fine arts skills and range of artwork such as masks, prints, panels, plaques, rattles, paddles and bowls, among other items. The Sundog Carvers’ art has been sold locally, nationally and internationally. Beginner pieces sell in the $25-$125 range, and advanced carvers sell their work for $1,000 - $5,000, depending on size and complexity. For more information, visit the SunDog Carving Studio & Gallery website. Contact: : phone: (867)633-4186 |
UMAYC - Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre
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Description:: UMAYC of the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre provides urban aboriginal youth the opportunity for growth, empowerment, skill development and cultural enhancement. The program focuses on traditional and contemporary programs that meet the needs of youth between the ages of 10-29 years old. For more information, visit the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre website. Contact: : 3159-3rd Avenue |
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Description:: The Youth Association of Watson Lake provides employment and artistic opportunities for the young people of Watson Lake. Contact: : Mailing Address: |
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Description:: The Young Women's Group focuses on fun and participation, while providing a safe and supportive environment. Activities include: Issues explored include: Contact: : Youth Achievement Centre Phone: (867)667-3759 |
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Description:: Offers a variety of educational, recreational, vocational, and outdoor leadership programming for youth at risk. We strive for the enhancement of youth potential by providing a safe, structured and engaging program environment; promoting trust, respect and responsibility. Contact: : 501 Taylor Street |
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Description:: A youth-friendly office that provides funding to key youth organization throughout the Yukon. The Youth Directorate supports youth to participate in social, economic, and cultural activities. Contact: : 2nd Floor, 204 Main St. |
Youth of Today Society/ Blue Feather Youth Centre
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Description:: The Youth of Today Society provides a safe, nurturing environment for high-risk youth, assisting in their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth by offering the following programs: The Blue Feather Youth drop-in centre gives youth ages 15 to 23 access to: Office Hours: 12pm. – 8pm. Monday to Friday Contact: : 2157 Second Avenue |
