Summer IGNITE Girls’ Soccer Program

What is IGNITE?
IGNITE is a week-long camp that incorporates a blend of soccer and mindset exploration in a fun and active environment. We use soccer as the vehicle for supporting the development and growth of players’ confidence, resilience, social skills, and understanding of themselves.

Who is leading IGNITE?
IGNITE will be led by SCYSA staff coaches Holly Neate and Devon O’Reilly, alongside experienced guest facilitators and youth mentors. The program is structured to provide a supportive environment where participants can build skills and connection to the game, as well as to each other.

Who is IGNITE for?
IGNITE is a program for girls and non-binary youth of all soccer levels. This includes players who are:
-Have never played soccer before
-New to soccer or have limited experience
-Currently playing in foundation/recreational soccer programs
-Currently playing in pre-competitive or competitive soccer programs

What will players do?
Each day includes a mix of:
-Soccer-based games and skill activities
-Team challenges and creative exercises
-Confidence- and mindset-building activities
-Structured and free-play scrimmages
-Guest workshops

RC Hall: Youth Pride Dance

Special Guests:
Davis Gay,
Ryan Ginger,
Patricia Dethroned,
DJ E-List,
Photo Booth,
Swag,
Food and Drinks.

Ages 24 and Under

Please tell your friends and reach out if you have any questions! See you there

Roberts Creek Elementary Writers’ Showcase

Join us for an hour of stories celebrating the Roberts Creek Elementary writer-in-residency program with bestselling children’s author Tanya Lloyd Kyi. The event will showcase writing by students in grades 5, 6 and 7 and will be hosted by Kyi. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. No registration required.

The event is sponsored by Celebration of Authors, Books and Community (CABC), an initiative of School District 46 and the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, and funded by a responsive community grant from the Sunshine Coast Foundation.

Gibsons Public Art Gallery: The Art of Chocolate Youth Workshop

A fun & free workshop for youth led by Sunshine Coast chocolatier and artist John Down.

In this workshop you’ll create your own original artworks (paint it, collage it, glitter it!) to wrap and label a gourmet chocolate bar provided by Christopher Norman Chocolates. Everyone will be invited to take their custom bar home to enjoy, while extras will be available for sale in the Gift Shop as a fundraiser for the Gallery.

Admission is free but space is limited so you must RSVP via EventBrite. Open to youth aged 2 – 18. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies provided. Special thanks to John Down and Christopher Norman Chocolates for sponsoring SHOUT OUT and offering this wonderful opportunity to be a chocolate artist!

IGNITE Spring Break Girls’ Soccer Program

IGNITE is a pilot girls Spring Break soccer program hosted by the Sunshine Coast Youth Soccer Association. IGNITE will be led by SCYSA coaches Holly Neate and Devon O’Reilly, experienced members of the local soccer community who are passionate about expanding opportunities for girls in sport. The program is structured to provide a supportive environment where participants can build skills, confidence, and connection to the game.

Sechelt Youth Centre: Youth Pizza Party

Calling all Sechelt Youth! What’s most important to you when it comes to programs, youth recreation, parks and culture in Sechelt? Grab a slice and chat with us as we create a long-term plan about parks, rec and culture in Sechelt.

Opportunity: Gibsons Public Art Gallery: Call for Youth Artists

CALLING ALL YOUTH ARTISTS; it’s time to start creating! Our annual youth exhibition SHOUT OUT is coming up in March. Drop off your artwork March 5th – 8th.

Sunshine Coast youth aged two to eighteen are invited to submit their artwork of any size or medium for display at the Gallery during our annual youth exhibition Shout Out, on display March 12th – 29th, 2026. In addition to offering an inspiring body of work that represents the creativity of our community’s youth, this exhibition is also an opportunity for young people to experience what it is like to be a professional exhibiting artist at GPAG. Class/group art projects are also welcome! Find more info and submit your work online at https://gpag.ca/shout-out-application-2026/. Please do not drop off artwork before March 5th.

Opportunity: Heart & Sol Farm is hiring!

Looking over the Sechelt Inlet, Heart & Sol Coastal Farm is a place to be inspired. We are a small-scale farm, operating on 5 acres on this unceded territory of the Shíshálh Nation. Our vision is to create a beautiful space that inspires a connection with nature. Our mission is to get healthy, local, and delicious food in as many households as possible. We are currently hiring for the 2026 season, open positions of Farm Hand & Farm Camp Counsellor. Head to our website for full job descriptions & how to apply, https://www.heartandsol.ca/jobs.

Art Exhibition: SC Arts Centre: Friends of the Gallery

The Friends of the Gallery (FOG) is our annual celebration of the creativity of our membership. This wonderful exhibition launches our new year, and features the work of members of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.

The exhibition is a long-standing community event that has spanned more than 30 years. Its’ aim is to involve the broadest range of local artists, to acknowledge the role of the arts in our community, and to celebrate the extraordinary diversity in materials, forms and approach. Artists are invited to submit one piece of art they have completed in the previous year to be shown in this group exhibition. Last year we had 111 artists, making it the largest FOG exhibition yet!

PR – Hands on History Summer Camps for Kids

July 12-15; Aug 9-12. A four-day camp at the Museum, located right across from Willingdon Beach. During these 4 days, children will explore a variety of topics related to local history through hands-on activities and outdoor observations.

More info here.

PR – Hands on History Summer Camps for Kids

July 12-15; Aug 9-12. A four-day camp at the Museum, located right across from Willingdon Beach. During these 4 days, children will explore a variety of topics related to local history through hands-on activities and outdoor observations.

More info here.

PR – Hands on History Summer Camps for Kids

July 12-15; Aug 9-12. A four-day camp at the Museum, located right across from Willingdon Beach. During these 4 days, children will explore a variety of topics related to local history through hands-on activities and outdoor observations.

More info here.

syiyaya Days: Presentation by author Teoni Spathelfer

June 21, 9:30pm and June 22 at 1:15pm.

Presenting her book “White Raven”. All ages are welcome, recommended for children aged 7 – 12. Finalist for the Indigenous voices awards 2022. Little Wolf, grown up with children of her own, moves to the country where her mother, White Raven, shares a sad story from her childhood.

Kids Camps: Painting with Acrylics

July 6– 8, 2022 | Wednesday – Friday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

Instructor: Bruce Edwards

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.