All of our programs are for ages 12-18 unless otherwise stated. If you have questions, email rosslandyan@gmail.com.
FREE! 12-18 only. Sign up here!
10$ per person, will fill up fast, sign up here:
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for the Basin Youth Network Summit in Kimberley taking place May 12-14. Read all details below:
The Basin Youth Network Leadership Summit is an interactive weekend-long event where youth from around the Basin come together to meet new people, grow as leaders and have fun. Sessions will support youth in finding their voice and expanding their leadership skills.
Youth should be comfortable with fast-paced environments, willing to engage with new people and experiences, and be willing to share a hotel room with other youth who they may not know as space is limited.
Successful applicants will be supported by the Trust to attend this event at no cost! If selected, you will be attending with your local Community Youth Network. Youth ages 14-18 from the Columbia Basin region are eligible. (Turning 14 in 2023 or will not be older than 18 as of May 14, 2023).
Application Deadline is Feb 27 so don’t wait too long! Application Link is here:
AGENDA: Includes Leadership boot camp, your choice of workshop in Slam Poetry, Improv Comedy, The Mixing DJ, Samba Drumming, or Hip Hop Dance, an Amazing Race, Karaoke, a dance, a talent show, your meals and a hotel room for the weekend. Trust me, you are going to want to apply to this!
More info is at CBT’s website linked here.
Maker Lab is BACK Mondays soon thanks to funding from the RCAC. Dan will be teaching a new module: Adobe Illustrator! Learn the basics of graphic design and how to create a cool logo. There will be a contest for a youth-designed new logo for YAN! There are only 7 spots, so email rosslandyan@gmail.com to sign up 🙂
Starting Wednesday January 25, come out to YAN and participate in our Hunger Games training! Kidding, but you will learn some very handy survival skills from some Search & Rescue pros like fire and shelter building, knots and ropes, maps, compasses, etc.! Sign up HERE!
On Thursdays at 4:30 starting Jan 19, a brand-new, youth-led Queer club is launching! Thanks to Leo (he/him) and with support from Roro (he/him) there are so many fun, interesting, amazing things to come for the new Queer Club. Stop by for a supportive and safe environment , drop-ins are always welcome! Vote on activities like:
-queer based trivia
-drag makeup
-painting our nails
-tie dye
-bleach painting
-movies
-bracelets
-potluck
-making patches
-books
-button maker
-baking
-queer media
-discussions
-board games
-visits from ANKORS BC
-comic making
-zine making, or anything your heart dreams of 🙂
We are proud to offer our Free Youth Counselling program once again starting Jan 23, 2023 in partnership with Kootenay Counselling. Youth can confidentially access mental health counselling services, or alternatively parents can book. Call 25O-362-5O35 and mention “YAN sponsored session”.
Pirates or wartime spies? you can choose either escape room and enjoy some pizza on this trip to Nelson with YAN! 12 spots, book soon 🙂 Link to Register is HERE.
BIG announcement for those interested in tech! We’re getting the 3D Printer back up and running for Maker Lab! Come to our free, pizza-fueled Intro Session Weds Oct 19th, 5-8pm. And feel free to chat about what other tech topics you’re interested in, coding, photoshop, software development? See ya there!
We’ve got a Karaoke Machine with… auto-tune!
Vote on some fun group games to play, come in cozy clothes if you want!
Music and prizes and Halloween fun!
Attention Rossland Youth: It’s time to get cracking on your short films! The U-19 Gnar Pup Film Comp Extravaganza is back this year and there are some awesome prizes! The top three finalists will win $200, $300, and a Season’s Pass to Red! The submissions must be completely edited by youth, submitted by Nov 21st to rmffsubmissions@gmail.com, 3 entry limit, films under 5 mins, and “Mountain Culture” themed- whatever that means to you! The event showcase will be November 24th at the Miner’s Hall in the Lily Mae room upstairs. Get excited!
*Cooking Club on Pause until Spring 2023*
Every week we will have fresh produce made into creative meals with our Chef Raphael. This program is currently free, please email to reserve a spot!
We have a new campaign as our D&D crowd continues to grow!