We are looking for 3-4 youth aged 14-18 to participate in our Youth Ambassador Program. The idea is simple: we want to hear what you want to see in our youth centre. We want youth creating programs and promoting events for other youth.
Open Mic Night for Youth
November 25, 2025 by
Open Mic Night at the Core Youth Centre Wednesday November 26 and every last Wednesday of the Month For Youth Aged 11-18 and Performers of all Skill Levels BYO Instruments OR Guitar and/or Piano Provided
Back-To-School Party
September 24, 2025 by
NOTE: Date change to October 9th The back to school party is happening Thursday, October 9th from 4-7pm at the Core Youth Centre. THE DIP will be playing a killer set followed by a DJ set. There will be free Yerbas as well as free food and a draw to win a CO-OP gift-card. This […]
Transition to High School
July 10, 2025 by
This summer Island Community Services Counsellors will be offering a Transition to High School group. The group will support young people starting grade 8 in the fall, who are struggling with isolation due to lack of peer connections and experiencing anxiety, depression or neurodiversity. Students with educational designations and IEP’S are most welcome to join. […]
Youth Resiliency at the Core Youth Centre Gets a Boost
July 1, 2025 by
Salt Spring Island youth are getting more supports for mental health and substance abuse prevention with an expanded program area at Island Community Services. A recent awarding of an Island Health Youth Resiliency Grant will allow the agency to bolster the harm reduction component of the Youth Centre at The Core into a key program […]
