Children & Youth
Diversecities' Children and Youth programs provides various fun, challenging and educational activities to children and youth. We focus on socio-emotional learning, building academic skills, life skills, and developing resiliency. Youth can develop presentation skills, learn how to plan and organize an event while receiving volunteer opportunities and mentorship.
Our Programs and Services
May 04, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Diversecities Office, 1406 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2R9, CanadaCelebrate National Child and Youth Mental Health Day with us! #UnmaskingMentalHealth 🎮 Activities include: ・Escape Rooms 🗝️ ・Scavenger Hunt 🕵️♂️ ・Arts and Crafts 🎨 ・Wheel of Fortune Trivia 🎡 ・Games and Prizes 🏆
Every Sunday, 2:00-3:30PMDiversecities Office , 1406 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2R9, CanadaWhether you're a beginner or have some experience, everyone is welcome to join us in learning the captivating art of Lion Dance. *No age / experience limit, everyone is welcome to join* Time: Every Sunday, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Instructor: Ricky, with over 26 years of experience as a hairdresser
4 July to 31 Aug - Every Tuesday & Thursdayforms.office.com/r/891tYGp7yYFree Virtual Mental Health Training: Summer Series organized by Diversecities' Community Helpers program! 🌞📚 📅 Dates: July to August ⏰ Time: 10:30am-11:30am 👥 Age: 12 and above Enhance your understanding of mental health and well-being in this virtual training series.
Competition Date: August 9th to 11th, 2024North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB T3E 5N5, CanadaDiversecities Dragon Boat Race Youth Team is coming back this year! Get ready to make waves at the 2024 Calgary Dragon Boat Race and Festival with us! Activities include: Paddle Races, Team Building Activities, Fun Challenges, And More!
Flexible timing options availableZoom or in-person sessionsPresented by Diversecities, this workshop is designed to support newcomers in achieving their financial goals. Empower your financial journey with insights into banking, budgeting, credit building, and more! Connect with experts and peers to gain valuable knowledge and resources.
Deadline: Mid-FebruaryOn Microsoft FormDiversecities is currently working in collaboration with the Korean Social Services Centre (KSSC) to conduct community research on how newcomers from East, Southeast, and South Asian communities, connect with and access community services. This initiative is aimed at helping us gain insight into how
Every Tuesday, Tentativel from Mid-OctoberDiversecities Office, 1406 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2R9, CanadaNewcomer's Group is a duration of 10 weeks with 3 different languages, English, Cantonese and Mandarin. No matter you move from other provinces or from other country to Calgary, we want to provide educational and informational knowledge about provincial and federal services and benefits.
Diversecities' Kids After-School Program is designed for children in grades 1-6, providing a safe environment for learning new skills, participating in activities, and making new friends. These programs offer exceptional educational opportunities and allow children to form relationships with others while improving their social skills. Some of the after-school program benefits include the following but are not limited to that dependent on the age of the children.
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Extracurricular activities
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Opportunities to socialize.
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Playtime
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Clubs
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Sports
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Snacks
For more about the program, please register here.
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Diversecities youth club aims to help young people and newcomer youth develop confidence, leadership, and resilience. The program is for in grade 7 to 12. Attending Diversecities After School Youth Club programs can result in improved social and emotional competencies such as peer relationships, internal motivation, improved concentration efforts, and a higher sense of self-worth. Participants learn essential and practical skills that will help them adjust to adolescent life, develop a sense of responsibility, increase confidence, and feel empowered to succeed.
Youth have the opportunity to:
· Participate in fun group activities & field trips
· Make new friends
· Develop teamwork & life skills
For more about the program, please register here or email us.
Email: CYProgram@diversecities.org
Our Art making workshops happens every two months for grade 1 to 12 student in after school bases. The art making play a crucial role in children and youth development of communication, language skills, creativity, and self-esteem; it provides sensory experiences and help focus attention on daily life. Artmaking boosts self-esteem and accomplishment, exposing children to exciting topics like history, geography, math, science, and technology.
It also encourages exploration and learning from challenges. Involving children and youth in art-making often allows them to explore new possibilities and experience the world in a hands-on environment. Thus, the arts are essential for children and youth growth and development.
For more about the program, please register here.
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Diversecities' Career Scene Investigation (CSI) is a program designed to help youth with language or cultural barriers explore and design their future careers. The program equips newcomer youth, particularly those with limited job mentorship, with the knowledge and soft skills needed to adapt to the dynamic career landscape in Calgary and Canada.
Diversecities uses an empathy-driven approach, guiding youth to learn about themselves and assess their career choices. CSI empower the youth to reframe personal or cultural biases about job search processes and career options by combining logic and imagination, allowing them to think creatively and match their character and personality traits with suitable jobs. The program's main deliverables are workshops and mentorship.
Let's Discuss Your Next school or Career Step!
The program offers monthly workshops for high school youth in grades 10-12, aimed at supporting their transition and exploring school and career options. The workshops are organized at selected schools and Calgary Public Library locations, focusing on social emotional learning topics, field trips, guest speakers, and public community events. The program is designed to prepare youth for the Canadian school system and help newcomer and refugee youth explore career options.
Youth have the opportunity to;
· Enhance leadership abilities & confidence.
· Learn about Canada & Calgary school system and career choices.
· Meet inspiring community speakers & leaders.
For more about the program, please register here.
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The career scene investigation program offers mentorship to newcomer immigrant and refugee youth entering grades 7-12, providing them with information, resources, and support to make positive transitions into Canadian schools, careers, and communities. Mentors, who were once newcomers themselves, provide one-on-one support during programming and community connections activities, making it a unique aspect of the program.
Youth have the opportunity to;
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Practice speaking English in a safe & respectful environment with mentors.
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Enhance leadership abilities & confidence.
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