Do you like sports, recreation, events or kids? Train to be a MoreSports BC Youth Leader and volunteer to be a "Key Player" to help kids have fun at After-School Programs, Summer/Spring Break Camps!

Leading through Sports

The MoreSports Youth Leadership program trains youth in grade 8-12 through a process of leadership identification, engagement and development that supports youth as leaders within their community. Through their school, parks and community partnerships they are able to offer a variety of training experiences with recognized credentials at low or no cost, i.e. Canucks Autism Training, coaching credentials, High 5 certificate.

Youth leaders come from diverse backgrounds and sport experience, but they all share a passion for working with and helping kids. Volunteer hours and activities are tracked and recorded so each participant is provided with the necessary documentation and references required for future opportunities.

Programs usually run at local elementary schools or in community parks.

July 20-31, 2026 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Youth Going Into Grade 9-12 | SFU Burnaby

Invent the Future, a two-week summer camp that invites high school students to learn how to build real, working web applications using the same tools that professional developers use today: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern AI coding assistants. Open to students entering Grades 9-12. Students graduating Grade 12 in June 2026 are welcome to join as well.

If you register by June 30, the reduced fee is $300 for the 2-week camp.

Fully funded scholarships are available for Indigenous and Black youth as well as bursaries for the general public.

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Minerva will be offering a Summer cohort of our Rise and Shine program! This program will help youth develop essential tools to nurture their mental and emotional health.

Rise and Shine is a virtual program containing five sessions developed by mental health experts. Participants will get the opportunity to connect with supportive peers and mentors in a safe and non-judgmental space while navigating the journey of emotional and mental wellness and discovering their resilience. Every session will include a workshop with interactive activities that allow participants to practice valuable tools for wellness while building supportive connections with other youth. Participants will walk away with essential skills to boost their mental and emotional health in a fun and encouraging environment.

The sessions cover:

• Self-awareness and Thinking Traps: Encouraging personal reflection and reframing negative thoughts.
• Boundary-Setting: Knowing and stating physical, intellectual, and emotional boundaries.
• Navigating Challenging Feelings: Dealing with stress, anxiety, sadness, and depression.
• Self-Compassion: Learning forgiveness for personal mistakes and engaging in self-care practices.

Dates: July 27th - 31st between 10 - 11:30 AM PT. Attendance of the full program is strongly encouraged.

• Location: Zoom.
• Age Group: All girls and gender-diverse youth age 15+
• Cost: FREE!

Application Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SGNLKZX

Questions? Please contact Quinn, Minerva Youth Programs Coordinator and Rise and Shine facilitator at quinn@minervabc.ca

STEMroots is a student-led nonprofit that runs free, hands-on STEM programs for younger students (ages 4-12).

STEMroots is looking for 2-5 driven students to become chapter leaders. As a chapter leader, you will bring free STEM workshops to elementary schools using structured lesson materials provided by STEMroots. This is a leadership opportunity for students who are interested in gaining teaching experience, building something meaningful in their community, and earning volunteer hours through a guided program.

Are you 13-18 years old and live in Canada? Help protect wildlife, fight climate change, and lead real change for a cleaner, greener future!

Ways to get involved:

• Advocate for sustainable transportation for students
• Host an electronic-waste collection
• Help native species with hands-on activities
• Fundraise for wildlife conservation