Youth Week 2014 is fast approaching! Starting on April 20, 2014, the 16th Annual Youth Week Calgary (a program of Youth Central) will kick off! So gather around, and get your early stampede fever on, because Youth Week is going to be a blast! In this edition, I will be covering “early bird” Youth Week events, (events before April 20) opening day events, and whole week events! Next week will feature events from April 21 all the way to the last day, as well as “Youth Month” specials.
For more information or to get a head start on reading about the events from April 21 onwards, head on over to the Youth Week website! Here!
WHAT IS YOUTH WEEK?
– Calgary’s youth of today are able to live in such a fantastic city because the previous generation of youth built and strengthened Calgary with leadership, dedication, hard-work, and everything in between. Today’s youth have maintained that tradition, and have even risen above the past generation of youth in order to continue the work they have started. In honor and celebration of the youth of today, Youth Week is a week-long festival, exclusively for youth.
– Youth Week is a week-long celebration of youth in which agencies, businesses, and communities within the Calgary area host events, projects and offer free or discounted services in honor and celebration of youth.
– Youth Week 2014 runs from April 20 to 27. Throughout the week, events will be held at places like Market Mall, the YMCA, Trico Centre, Calgary Public Libraries, Recreation Centers (Westside Rec, Beltline Aquatic) and many more.
EVENTS
*Denotes a week-long event
Early Bird Specials!
EVENT: Calgary Civic Symphony – Calgary Concerto Competition Winners Concert
WHAT: “Come discover the stars of tomorrow!” The best of Calgary’s instrumental performers will all perform under one roof! Accompanied by the orchestra, each individual will be performing one movement from major concerto works!
FOR: Anybody who likes good music! Featuring a special performance by the Calgary Civic Symphony, this event is sure to not disappoint anybody, especially music lovers.
PRICE: $20 (general admission), Kids (under 6) get in FREE!
WHERE: Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Avenue Southeast)
WHEN: April 13, 2014 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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EVENT: Market Mall Social Media Contest
WHAT: Starting on April 14 and running all the way till April 18, Market Mall will be giving away five $50 Cadillac Fairview Shop Gift Cards (redeemable at both Chinook and Market Mall). “The most creative Tweet, Facebook status or photo shared publicly on social media about youth and shopping every day from April 14-18 with the hashtag #youthheartmarketmall wins!”
FOR: Everybody and anybody! A chance to win a free gift card as a part of your daily routine of updating Facebook and Twitter with status updates, tweets, and photos? Why not!
PRICE: FREE! (+$50 for you if you win!)
WHERE: Market Mall (3625 Shaganappi Trail Northwest) [Note: You do not have to be at Market Mall to win, or participate in this event!]
WHEN: April 14 to 18, 2014
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EVENT: Calgary Youth Science Fair
WHAT: Come down to the Olympic Oval to see Calgary’s finest scientists! With a chance to view projects from many age groups, and various topics, this event is sure to be intriguing and fantastically fun!
FOR: Anybody who is interested in knowing more, or likes knowledge and cool things!
PRICE: FREE!
WHERE: Olympic Oval (2500 University Drive Northwest – University of Calgary)
WHEN: April 19, 2014 (All Day)
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EVENT: YMCA Hoop Extreme
WHAT: March Madness may be over, but re-live it with a mini one day three-on-three basketball tournament for males and females 12-17 years old!
FOR: Any ballers out there!
PRICE: $5
WHERE: Saddletowne YMCA (7556 Falconridge Boulevard Northeast)
WHEN: April 19, 2014 @ 12 pm – 6 pm
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EVENT: *Calgary Zoo Discounts
WHAT: Enjoy a free visit to the Calgary Zoo! (Limited quantities available, contact youthweek@youthcentral.com for your pass!)
FOR: Anybody who likes animals, especially elephant enthusiasts! Our elephants will spend approximately two more weeks here in the Calgary Zoo before departing for the capital of the United States of America.
PRICE: FREE!
WHERE: Calgary Zoo (1300 Zoo Rd NE)
WHEN: April 20, 2014 – April 27, 2014
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EVENT: * Capture the Flag Discounts
WHAT: Head on over to Cochrane to play some paintball, laser trek, or airsoft! Youth Central is offering coupons so you and your buddies can have a good time without busting the wallet! (Contact Youth Central at youthweek@youthcentral.com to get coupons)
FOR: Paintball, laser trek, and airsoft fans! Also for anybody who wants to try something new (at a discounted rate!)
PRICE: Varies
WHERE: Cochrane, AB T4C 1A5
WHEN: April 20, 2014 – April 27, 2014
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EVENT: *Color Me Mine Pottery Painting and Glass Fusion
WHAT: Go on over to Color Me Mine and participate in some “paint it yourself pottery,” or glass fusing (among many other things!)
FOR: Anybody with an arty limb!
PRICE: 15% Discount off normal prices
WHERE: 3 Locations (334 14 St NW, 333 Aspen Glen Landing SW #115, 41 High St SE)
WHEN: April 20, 2014 – April 27, 2014
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EVENT: * Talisman Centre Youth Week 50% Off
WHAT: Gym Space, Weight/Fitness Centers, Tracks, Olympic sized pools, all for half the cost!
FOR: Anybody who wants to have a good time and take a breather from school!
PRICE: 50% off all youth and child drop-in admissions
WHERE: 2225 Macleod Trail S
WHEN: April 20, 2014 – April 27, 2014
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EVENT: * Trico Centre for Family Wellness Youth Week Discount
WHAT: Swim, Skate, Play, all at a discounted rate!
FOR: Anybody who wants to have a good time and take a breather from school!
PRICE: 2 for 1 admission for youth and Trico Centre members bring a friend for 50% off
WHERE: Trico Centre for Family Wellness (11150 Bonaventure Drive Southeast)
WHEN: April 20, 2014 – April 27, 2014
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EVENT: *Tutti Frutti Youth Discount
WHAT: 20% off Froyo! Tutti Frutti is a very popular “self serve” frozen yogurt joint within Calgary. During Youth Week, April 20-27, all five Tutti Frutti locations will offer 20% off for any youth who reference Youth Week Calgary (an additional 20% does not apply to kick-off or wrap-up youth cups).
FOR: Anybody who has taste buds and a mouth!
PRICE: 20% off froyo!
WHERE: All five Tutti Frutti locations (858 16 Ave SW, Unit 23: 4307 – 130th Avenue SE, Unit #100, 3800 Memorial Dr. NE, #Unit 232 390 Baseline Road, Unit #244, 2 Hebert Road)
WHEN: April 20, 2014 – April 27, 2014
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EVENT: * Youth Week at Market Mall
WHAT: “To show their support for the young people that have been an important asset to the Calgary community, participating Market Mall retailers are providing a “special deal” or discount for Youth with a valid student ID during Youth Week 2014.” Come shopping and get special discounts and deals for being an awesome member of Calgary’s community of outstanding youth!
FOR: Anybody who likes to shop, and save!
PRICE: “Special Deals” and Discounts in participating retailers
WHERE: Market Mall (3625 Shaganappi Trail Northwest)
WHEN: April 20, 2014 – April 27, 2014
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EVENT: Tutti Frutti Youth Week Kick-Off Event
WHAT: To kick off Youth Week 2014, Tutti Frutti, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be offering “Youth Cups.” Available for a $4 flat rate, youth will be able to fill up their cups with as much froyo and toppings as they would like!
FOR: Anybody who likes dessert!
PRICE: $4 special per cup
WHERE: Tutti Frutti 17th Ave (858 16 Avenue Southwest)
WHEN: April 20, 2014 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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EVENT: Youth Synrgy Class
WHAT: Participate in a high energy circuit “geared towards youth wanting to increase their physical fitness in an engaging and unique way.” Talisman Centre’s fitness team will be leading you through a class filled with battle ropes, TRX, rebounder, weighted vest and the new Synrgy 360 equipment. Talisman experts will be “there to guide you in a safe, supervised gym environment. Come on your own or bring a team with up to six of your friends or classmates.” Snacks and refreshments will be provided for all participants!
NOTE: To participate, you must sign-up by contacting the Fitness Centre team at 403-233-8393, ext. 3127. Participants must be 13 years or older and have written consent from a parent or guardian in order to participate. (You must sign-up by April 18, 2014 if you wish to participate)
FOR: Anybody who likes to exercise, get fit, or have a nice day doing something different!
PRICE: FREE!
WHERE: Talisman Centre (2225 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB T2G 5B6)
WHEN: April 20, 2014 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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For more information or to get a head start on reading about the events from April 21 onwards, head on over to the Youth Week website! Here!
Thanks for reading this week! Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of the run down on every Youth Week event!