Mountainside Secondary School

Here are some activities for youth over the summer.

EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & MORE
• NVCL Newcomer Teen Language Lab – North Vancouver City Library are hosting a weekly language lab on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm. This program is open to teens in grade 8-12 to practise English conversation skills, improve confidence and make new friends. For more information or to register, see https://www.nvcl.ca/events/language-lab-6.
• DNV Youth Action Grants – The District of North Vancouver is providing a limited funding opportunity for youth to take meaningful actions that improve physical and digital spaces across the North Shore. The application period ends on Sunday, February 15, 2026. For more information or to apply, see https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/youth-action-grants.
• Karaoke & Open Mic Night – Youth Hub at Park Royal presents an evening of music and fun at our karaoke and open mic night on June 13 7:00pm-8:00pm. For more information, contact [email protected].
• Walking Group – Foundry presents a weekly walking group for youth (age 16-24) interested in staying active and connecting with peers in a supportive environment. The group meets at Foundry and walks along the Spirit Trail every Friday from 1:30pm-2:45pm starting June 13. To register, contact [email protected].
• Garibaldi Lake Trip – Foundry presents an 18km overnight hiking trip for youth (age 19-24) from Tuesday, July 8-Wednesday, July 9. This opportunity will connect youth with peers, enjoy nature, and spend time in a supportive and fun environment. Backpacking supplies and equipment available for those who need it. Youth must attend a pre-hike safety meeting and practice hike on Wednesday, July 2. To register, contact [email protected].
• Loutet Farms Summer Jobs – Foundry’s Work and Education Program is now hiring North Shore youth (age 15-24) for 2+ shifts per week at Loutet Farm. Applicants must engage in fewer than 15hrs per week in work, school or training and must be experiencing health or social barriers to education and/or employment goals. A mandatory orientation workshop takes place on Thursday, June 26 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. For more information or to register, contact [email protected].
• Carving Our Path – Capilano Community Services presents a workshop at Lions Gate Rec Centre for Youth (age 12-24) to create a wood carving for youth spaces no experience needed. Participants will learn Indigenous wood carving skills with Indigenous artist Theodore Baker on Wednesdays, June 4-July 2 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. To register, contact [email protected].
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VOLUNTEERING & JOBS
• City Park Stewards – The City of North Vancouver’s Park Stewards program is seeking volunteers for monthly invasive species pulls. Register at https://www.cnv.org/your-government/living-city/get-involved/city-park-stewards.
• NVCL Opportunities – North Vancouver City Library is seeking volunteers. For more information, see https://www.nvcl.ca/events/tween-advisory-group-meeting-1.
• NVDPL Opportunities – North Vancouver District Public Library is seeking volunteers. For more information, see https://www.nvdpl.ca/about-us/volunteer.
• NVRC Opportunities – North Vancouver Recreation and Culture is seeking volunteers for general recreation. For more information, see https://www.nvrc.ca/about-us/employment-volunteering/volunteering.
• MONOVA Opportunities – The Museum and Archives of North Vancouver is seeking volunteers for events, gallery ambassadors, and school programs. For more information, see https://monova.ca/volunteering/.
• Edible Garden Project Volunteer Opportunities – The Edible Garden Project is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions as well as drop-in volunteer sessions on Wednesdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm. More information and application forms available at https://ediblegardenproject.com/volunteer/.
• North Shore Neighbourhood House Opportunities – To apply, see https://www.nsnh.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/.
• Presentation House Theatre Opportunities – To apply, see https://www.phtheatre.org/support-pht-2/volunteer/.
• Family Services Opportunities – To apply, see https://www.familyservices.bc.ca/volunteer-with-us/.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
• NVCL Youth Drop-In – The Room on the 2nd Floor of North Vancouver City Library is reserved for youth (grade 7-12) Monday-Thursday from 3:00pm-6:00pm and Friday from 3:00pm-5:00pm to hang out with friends, complete homework, read, use computers, etc. Registration is not required. See https://www.nvcl.ca/teens-community-hub for more information.
• NVRC Youth Centre Drop-In – For a full schedule of drop-in programs, see https://nvrc.perfectmind.com/23734/Clients/BookMe4?widgetId=191b3742-8801-4eb9-bbfa-abb28439f20c.
• West Van Youth Drop-In Programs – West Vancouver Youth Services offers a number of drop-in opportunities for youth (grade 6-12) from Monday-Saturday. All youth spaces are open and pre-registration is not required. For a full schedule of drop-in programs, see https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/recreation-programs-services/daily-activities-calendar?category_id=1646&other_category_id=1369.
• MONOVA Sensory Friendly Sundays – MONOVA presents sensory friendly programming one Sunday per month from 9:00am-11:00am geared towards for neurodiverse visitors of all ages. For more information or to book a time, see https://monova.ca/sensory-friendly/.
• Foundry Drop-in Counselling & Primary Care – Foundry North Shore offers drop-in counselling from 1:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Thursdays and 1:00pm-4:00pm on Fridays. Drop-in primary care is offered 2:30pm-5:30pm Monday-Thursdays and 2:00pm-3:30pm on Fridays. For more information, see https://foundrybc.ca/northshore/.
• Fearless: Youth Empowering Programming – North Shore Women’s Centre presents expanded youth program with a vision to become a “girls hub” for female-identifying and gender diverse youth. For more information, see https://www.northshorewomen.ca/fearless.
• Wired 4 Success – Hollyburn Community Services Society offers an ongoing 13 week program designed for youth (age 16-30) with barriers to employment. This program offers individualized planning, financial support, work experience and education encouraging youth to secure employment in their field of interest. See https://www.hollyburn-society.ca/youth/wired-for-success/ to register or find out more information.
• Youth Employment Skills and Strategy (YESS) – Impact North Shore presents an ongoing program for newcomer youth to develop skills and gain work experience. For more information, see https://impactnorthshore.ca/our-workshops/youth-employment-skills-and-strategy-yess-program/.
• Mondays in Motion – Capilano Community Services presents an open gym for youth (age 12-16) on Mondays at Lions Gate Rec Centre’s Gymnasium. For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
• Empowerment – Capilano Community Services presents a community support group for female-identifying, non-binary and trans youth (age 16-24). The group meets on Mondays from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre’s River Room. For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
• Wellness Wednesday – Capilano Community Services presents a community building and crafting group for youth (age 16-24). The group meets on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:30pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre. For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
• Gaming Club – Capilano Community Services presents a gaming club for youth (age 12-18). The club meets every Friday from 3:30pm-5:00pm at Lions Gate Rec Centre’s River Room. For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or see https://www.capservices.ca/youth-program.
• North Shore PACT – The CMHA has launched a civilian-led team that will respond to crisis calls related to mental health and substance use on the North Shore. Youth (age 13+) can receive over the phone or in-person help with a range of mental health issues. See https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/peer-assisted-care-team-pact/ for more details.
• Provincial Youth Wellbeing Resource – For provincial resources for youth mental health and wellbeing, see https://wellbeing.gov.bc.ca/youth-mental-health-and-wellbeing.
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Thank you everyone for your mug donations. Our cupboards are full once again. 😘

And then there were two.

The first duckling to hatch. Welcome to the world little Toothless.

Reaching out to our fabulous community once again. We are looking for LEGO pieces as well as small hand held games and puzzles. Donations can be taken to the school office or reach out and we can come to you for pick up. Thank you.

We are always looking for more mugs for our teatime. If you find you have too many, why not donate them to Mountainside? We would appreciate that.

We took advantage of a sunny day to forage for mushrooms in Squamish and cooked up the edible ones the next day in the kitchen at Mountainside.

A few pictures from our Halloween festivities.

We are looking forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, September 12th. Intake meetings will be held September 5-8 and your teacher advisor will be contacting you to set up a time to meet. Can’t wait to see you all!🙂