Discovering Choices Youth Council: Inspiring through leadership
From the excited faces and camaraderie at the St. Patty’s Fun Day, it’s hard to imagine that three years ago such an event wouldn’t have happened at Discovering Choices School.
Volunteer this summer!
Pondering about what to do during the summer? Volunteer! It’s been quite a while since Youth Week now (no, I have not been procrastinating on any blog posts…) but I thought it’ll be nice to share some organizations that were at the Youth Volunteer Fair and are currently offering volunteer opportunities in Calgary. Check out their linked…
London Bound – Join the Olympic countdown here in Cowtown
The 2012 summer Olympics is only 54 days and 59 minutes away (as I’m typing this)! But you don’t have to wait that long to take part in the action. In fact, you may get to meet and greet potential medalists for the low price of two 4-hour shifts as a volunteer! What? You haven’t heard? Our…
Be the Calgary Public Library’s new mascot!
Volunteer to be the Library mascot! The Calgary Public Library is looking for people who want to step inside the wonderful Curious the Chameleon mascot costume and transform into a friendly, furry mascot! If you love to pump up the crowd, this is the job for you. The Mascot’s duties include greeting the public at Library events and…
What I love about running
The day you’ve been training for all season – all your life! – finally arriving The smell of the outdoors Lacing up your ratty, trusty runners Pulling on your team singlet Good old warm up: karaoke and A/C kicks When the officials call your name Peeling out and putting on your number sticker The anticipation…
How to make fudgesicles
I should have been studying for the 10+ IB papers I have to write, but it is blistering HOT outside and I started googling around on the Internet for ways to keep cool. That’s when I stumbled across a recipe to make Fudgesicles! Now I can stay cool and have a delicious snack. Try this out yourself –…
World of Choices: career possibilities for young women
Hello ladies in Grade 10 or 11! If you’re wondering about future career possibilities and have time on May 25 to kill, then do I ever have an event for you! Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta is hosting an event called the World of Choices. If you are a young woman in Grade 10 or 11,…
Youth Week: Hoops Extreme
Hoops Extreme is a basketball event held every year to promote Calgary’s youth to be involved in basketball. This year it was held at the Genesis Centre located in the NE. It was a great turnout as 60 youth from all across Calgary showed up to compete in this basketball tournament. The Western Team brought…
Teen Takeover at the Library – Youth Week Event
On April 27, I attended a teen-only event at the Calgary Public Library (thanks for hosting it CPL). I honestly had no idea what to expect and I was sure in for a surprise.
Youth Week Awesomeness: Snap Judgment – Story Slam Competition
On Sunday, Richie and I went down to Dutton Theatre on the 2nd floor of Central Library to check out this Story Slam Competition. There was a $5 admission fee, and it was actually something completely new to me and worth the money.
Youth Week: Youth Night at Cardel Place
For all those who do not have a clue what Youth Night is, it is a night every week that is hosted by Cardel Place where youths and people from all ages come to have fun, exercise, play sports, watch movies etc. Provided for the luxury of its attendees, The Cardel Place offers three open…
19 napping facts you should know
I don’t know about you guys, but I never had nap times during my years in preschool and kindergarten. Even though kids need to take naps to restore their energy and allow their bodies to grow and fix itself, naps are still vital for youth and even adults. If you’re keen in school, you may…
Youth Week Event: Youth Volunteer Fair
“I volunteer!” Come down to the Youth Volunteer Fair on April 27, 2012! The event runs from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the City of Calgary Municipal Building Atrium. There will be 15 organizations including Heritage Park, YWCA, Salvation Army, and the Calgary Public Library with volunteer opportunities for youth ages 12 – 18. There will also…
Youth Week Event: Children and War
War is… Gore. Panic. Confusion. Fear. Unjust. There has been quite a lot of talk and hurly-burly around the Kony 2012 campaign launched by Invisible Children (click here to view the posts). Despite the controversy, I must agree that it had quite effectively brought to our attention the issue of child soldiers around the globe.…
Youth Week: 2012 Summer Hiring Fair
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Summer Hiring Fair at the Big Four Building at Stampede Park. It was a surprisingly large event, with almost 100 employers from all around Calgary and many times that amount of youth attending. For anyone interested in attending next year, here are some tips and…