Youth

These events are held at the Family Resource Network located at:

601 7 St E

Drumheller, AB

• 4:00pm - 6:00pm: Jan 27, Feb 10, May 26, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 1
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm: Mar 24, Apr 28, June 9, July 7, Aug 11

Celebrate the end of the school year with an adventure to Barneys. This program is designed to peak the interest in teens! Whether you have been here before or are visiting for the first time, join us in an interactive day trip of fun and challenges!

Event for Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12

Location: Barneys Adventure Park 
Time: 1:00 -4:00pm
Date: June 30, 2023. (Register by 27th)
Transportation is provided. Pick up at World's Largest Dino for 12:30 pm and return by 4:30 pm.

Registration below is required. Maximum capacity of participants is 10 youth. 

Sign up here.

Once registered, visit our website to access the Annual Youth Program Waiver, if you have not completed one already. The form is valid for all youth events for 365 days from date of signature.

Cost will be $10.00 per teen OR $50.00 for all year access to select Fridays (noodle, snowshoe, Barneys, outdoor skills, pool party, bowling, roller-skate). Subsidy is available, please ask. Payment will be accepted in cash on the day of the event or etransfer with note: Youth Event Registration to etransfer@drumheller.ca

Email: youth@drumheller.ca for inquiries and sending completed waivers. 

Dress up in a costume and get your skate on! Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12 are welcome to join us for a Friday Halloween themed roller-skate at the Ag Society Barn. Alien-In-Line will provide rentals and instruction for those who want it!

*Please bring your own helmet!

Location: Ag Barn is located at 3550 5 Street SE (South of Drumheller on Hwy 9 and turn left on Twp Rd 285A). 
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: October 27^th (register by Oct 24th)
Transportation is provided: The bus will pick up teens in Drumheller at the big dinosaur (Visitor Centre) at 5:30 pm and drop off between 8:15pm - 8:30pm. 

Registration below is required. If you register after October 24th, you must bring your own skates, or just come to hang! Maximum capacity of participants is 35 youth. 

Sign up here.

Once registered, visit our website to access the Annual Youth Program Waiver, if you have not completed one already. The form is valid for all youth events for 365 days from date of signature. 

Cost will be $10.00 per teen OR $50.00 for all year access to select Fridays (noodle, snowshoe, Barneys, outdoor skills, pool party, bowling, roller-skate). Subsidy is available, please ask. Payment will be accepted in cash on the day of the event or etransfer with note: Youth Event Registration to etransfer@drumheller.ca

Email: youth@drumheller.ca for inquiries and sending completed waivers. 

Join us for a night of creation and conversation at the East Coulee School Museum is offering a hands-on course in Hungarian Egg Noodle Dough.  Learn about the history of the East Coulee Community and get your hands messy while creating noodles you can take home. 

Event for Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12

Location: East Coulee School Museum 
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Date: March 29, 2023. (Register by 27th)
Transportation is provided. Pick up at Worlds Largest Dino for 6:00pm and return by 8:20pm.

Registration below is required. Maximum capacity of participants is 20 youth. 
Sign up here.

Once registered, visit our website to access the Annual Youth Program Waiver, if you have not completed one already. The form is valid for all youth events for 365 days from date of signature. Direct link to downloadable waiver.

Cost will be $10.00 per teen OR $50.00 for all year access to select Fridays (noodle, snowshoe, Barneys, outdoor skills, pool party, bowling, roller-skate). Subsidy is available, please ask. Payment will be accepted in cash on the day of the event or etransfer with note: Youth Event Registration to etransfer@drumheller.ca

Email: youth@drumheller.ca for inquiries and sending completed waivers. 

Wrap up the heat of the summer with a splash. Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12 are invited to this end of summer bash. It is not just any pool event, light up the night with glow sticks! Refreshments and snacks provided.

Event for Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12

Location: Drumheller Aquaplex 
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Date: August 26, 2023 (Register by 23rd)

Transportation provided for Starland County Residents

Sign up here.

Cost will be $10.00 per teen OR $50.00 for all year access to select Fridays (noodle, snowshoe, Barneys, outdoor skills, pool party, bowling, roller-skate). Subsidy is available, please ask. Payment will be accepted in cash on the day of the event or etransfer with note: Youth Event Registration to etransfer@drumheller.ca

Pack your essentials: Swim suit, towel, change of clothes, bag, and water!

Email: youth@drumheller.ca for inquiries 

Learn the basics of being a confident outdoor enthusiast! Get your hands on some outdoor equipment and feel prepared for your next outdoor hike and overnight camping trip. No experience required! Simply dress for the weather.

Event for Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12

Location: Starland County, Location to be determined 
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Date: July 7, 2023 (Register by 4th)

Registration below is required.

Sign up here.

Once registered, visit our website to access the Annual Youth Program Waiver, if you have not completed one already. The form is valid for all youth events for 365 days from date of signature. 

Cost will be $10.00 per teen OR $50.00 for all year access to select Fridays (noodle, snowshoe, Barneys, outdoor skills, pool party, bowling, roller-skate). Subsidy is available, please ask. Payment will be accepted in cash on the day of the event or etransfer with note: Youth Event Registration to etransfer@drumheller.ca

Email: youth@drumheller.ca for inquiries and sending completed waivers.

Let the games begin! Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12 are welcome to join us for a Friday Bowling night at Sandstone Lanes. We heard your requests at the last event so tie up your bowling shoes and get ready for a fun time!

Location: Sandstone Lanes Bowling: 405 11 Ave SE, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y6 
Time: 6:30pm -8:00pm
Date: September 22, 2023

Registration below is required. Maximum capacity of participants is 48 youth. This mean we can have 6 teens/lane 

Sign up here.

Once registered, visit our website to access the Annual Youth Program Waiver, if you have not completed one already. The form is valid for all youth events for 365 days from date of signature.

Cost will be $10.00 per teen OR $50.00 for all year access to select Fridays (noodle, snowshoe, Barneys, outdoor skills, pool party, bowling, roller-skate). Subsidy is available, please ask. Payment will be accepted in cash on the day of the event or etransfer with note: Youth Event Registration to etransfer@drumheller.ca

Email: youth@drumheller.ca for inquiries and sending completed waivers. 

Join us for some fun in the snow with Red Deer River Adventures. Refreshments to follow.

Event for Teens between the ages of 12-18 or grades 7-12

Location: Rowley Linear Park, Starland County
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Date: February 24, 2023. (Register by Feb 21st)

Registration below is required. Max 15 participants!

Sign up here.

Once registered, visit our website to access the Annual Youth Program Waiver, if you have not completed one already. The form is valid for all youth events for 365 days from date of signature. 

Cost will be $10.00 per teen OR $50.00 for all year access to select Fridays (noodle, snowshoe, Barneys, outdoor skills, pool party, bowling, roller-skate). Subsidy is available, please ask. Payment will be accepted in cash on the day of the event or etransfer with note: Youth Event Registration to etransfer@drumheller.ca

Email: youth@drumheller.ca for inquiries and sending completed waivers. 

Please dress warm and pack extra layers, as we will be outside for 2.5 hours. 

Getting ready to leave home? Heading to Post-Secondary?  
 
This program allows youth grades 10-12 to experience hands on, interactive sessions to prepare them for adulthood. 

In 2020, Drumheller's Adulting 101 program received an Award of Excellence - Communities Less than 20,000 that strengthens the social fabric of the community! 

Adulting 101 is a 2-day workshop with hands on, interactive sessions to learn skills that prepare for adulthood. 

If you have seen the famous TV show Friends, you likely know the resemblance of the "The One" episode titles that theme these 5 workshops: 
The One About Basic Maintenance
The One About Navigating Hard Things
The One About Planning Ahead 
The One About Cooking Made Simple 
The One About Foundations of Solid Relationships

Dates:
March 22, 2023 from 4:00pm - 6:15pm
March 24, 2023 from 9:45am - 2:00pm

Complete all 5 workshops for a chance to be rewarded! 
*Registration closes March 20th. Maximum 20 participants.

Click here to sign up!

We are also looking for presenters! 

For more information and to sign up to be a presenter, click here!

Join us to make new connections and break a sweat at the recreation centre!

• Save the dates: May 5 and 19, 2023

Check back for program information and registration details!

Researched-based program that supports individuals to improve mental and physical well-being though healthy lifestyle practices.

Date: Nov 24, 2023

Location: Starland County, exact location to be determined.

Time: 6pm -7:30pm

Check back for registration details and more information!

This program helps to provide youth in the Drumheller and surrounding areas to experience personal well-being and support youth in positive development!

This initiative aims to help youth manage their stress, learn about emotions and various coping strategies to relax, de-stress and find calm before a storm.

Some activities include:

• Yoga
• Breathing exercises
• How to achieve a wellness balance
• Acknowledging thoughts in a judgment-free space

Date: April 21, 2023

Location: Starland County, Delia School

Time: 3:15pm-4:30 pm

Check back soon for more information and registration details!

Engaging partners in the Drumheller area to foster and strengthen the 40 developmental assets in local youth, including a Youth Advisory Committee.

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Drumheller and Area Asset Development Committee Programs

Duke of Edinburgh 

This program honours youth in our community who demonstrate volunteer leadership in community and sports. There are four awards available every year, two for students in grades 7-9 and two for students in grades 10-12. The winners are presented with a cheque at the Celebration of Excellence Awards Night.

• Nominations accepted between March 1 until 24, 2023
• Celebration of Excellence is held on June 8, 2023
• Stay tuned for more information and application process!

Benefits of volunteering:

• Learn more about yourself
• Make an impact in the community
• Add to your resume
• Develop strong leadership skills
• Connect with other youth leaders

Stay tuned for youth volunteer opportunities!

Want to help support youth programs? Click here for our volunteer page!