CanTeen Info
Come join us at the CanTeen Youth Hub!
The CanTeen Youth Hub is a space that is for youth, by youth.
- Location: #123 2016 Sherwood Drive, in the Park Centre Hotel on the Southeast corner of the building
- Drop in Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00-9:00
- Eligibility: Youth entering grade 7 in September or older.
Weekly Programs
Check out our monthly calendar! We can’t wait to see you!
Monday
Start the week off with a smudge and an overview of Canada’s Calls to Action. Our work as an organization towards Truth and Reconciliation always continues, and a smudge starts all our weeks in the right way.
Tuesday
This Way ONward
This Way ONward is a comprehensive job-readiness and leadership program tailored to equip youth with essential skills, confidence, and opportunities that lead to success in today’s job market. Youth have the opportunity to learn about resume writing, job search strategies, mock interviews, leadership concepts, and hands-on work experience. This Way ONward also is a viable employment training opportunity to act as a standalone education line on a resume!
When: Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday
Dungeons and Dragons
Partnered with Levelup Gaming League, Dungeons and Dragons will be returning to the CanTeen this fall with a brand-new campaign! All experiences are welcome.
Every 2nd Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30pm, starting September 18th
CanTeen Cuisine
Come down to our kitchen every second Wednesday to master some classic recipes and learn some new ones! This cooking class is fun, free, and staff guided for some tips and tricks.
Every second Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm in the Cadogan Cafe
Swole Shack
Get swole and reach your goal! Our fitness gym is open and available for use everyday, all you need is to get our safety waiver signed! Every second Wednesday, Swole Shack will have a staff member facilitating and leading a fitness workout. Check our calendar for what Wednesdays!
Thursday
Gemstones
Looking for an LGBTQ2S+ friendly and safe space to meet like minded people and do some rad activities? Join us every Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Check out what we have planned for Gemstones this October with the link HERE!
Ongoing Programs
The CanTeen has all types of spaces that are designed FOR youth. We can’t wait to hang with you!
- Here’s a snapshot into what the CanTeen Youth Hub has going on regularly!
- Feel like something is missing?? Approach us for a program or activity idea! We would love to hear what opportunities you think Strathcona County Youth can benefit from.
In the meantime, have you checked out our Program Calendar?
The Cadogan Cafe
The Cadogan Cafe is our kitchen space, where we also run a full concession. Check out our rolling menu for hot dinner meals served every night!
Learning Lounge
We are excited to share our Learning Lounge and homework/study space! This space is for youth and young adults to access during the day, after school, and into the evening. We have desktop computers to use, printers for resume and assignment printing, and more! We are proudly partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County to provide homework help and tutoring in this space.
Learn On will be making a comeback this fall! Stay tuned for when it will be up and running!
What is Learn On? It is an academic support program for youth aged 13 – 21. Learn On aims to bridge systemic inequities in educational attainment, enhance academic opportunities for youth, and support youth as they enter adulthood by providing academic and social supports!
Inquire Now
For more details, reach out to:
Director of Youth Programs
Dani Sinasac
dani@scbgc.com
CanTeen Gym
Our CanTeen Gym space is available for youth and young adults!
Come use the space for your workout for free!