With Youth Week Calgary coming up in just a few months, it’s apparent that a lot of people aren’t fully aware of what Youth Week actually is. Never fear though, I think I have the answers.
Youth Week is an event that is celebrated worldwide as a week for youth to come out and enjoy what their city has to offer. Youth Central organizes Youth Week in Calgary with help from the City of Calgary and over 30 businesses, agencies and organizations that host events. Essentially, it’s to get youth involved and be interactive in their city. Imagine a week filled with events at a huge variety of venues, where going out and having fun is the only requirement! Take this concept and think for a few seconds what Calgary would do. I think it’s fair to say that Calgary has tons to offer, you just have to find it. For youth to actively partake in activities in their city, they can be more aware about what goes on in Calgary. It puts that much more pride in the term “hometown.”
The problem is however, hearing someone say “Youth Week” comes with a stigma, where people think they’re too cool to join in. Contrary of popular belief, all Youth Week does is show people the things that already happen. Look at it this way, events aren’t created for the sake of Youth Week, but Youth Week only exists thanks to the many things that occur in the city without people really noticing.
A night at the community recreation centre? Youth Week certified! A school drama production? Youth Week approved! A charity fundraiser? Youth Week endorsed! The list goes on! Anything that happens in Calgary that can involve youth, has all the potential to be a great Youth Week event!
So what are you waiting for?! Youth Week Calgary 2012: It starts with you.