The BCA is creating new opportunities for local kids and youth to get together with their peers and engage with the wider community. The BCA is proud to support new ways for kids and youth to:
- socialize and have fun;
- learn something new;
- develop or improve a skill, including leadership skills; and
- have a greater say in the type of youth activities, projects and clubs that are supported by the BCA
Are you ready to have fun and get more involved with your community? If so, the Blackburn Community Association wants to hear from you!
- Sewing Club – Youth and Teen Drop-in
No sewing experience? No problem. Come try out this useful skill and see how fun it can be to learn how to make your own knot bag, zippered pouch, and clothes! You can also bring your own project and the instructor Sophie will be your guide to help you complete it. These sessions are free - Youth events and activities
Youth Events and Activities Youth Pyjama Party: Friday January 31st from 7pm to 9pm at the Blackburn Community Hall. Blackburn Youth ages 10 and up are invited to put on their pj’s and get to know other youth in the community to enjoy board games, art activities, video games, group games and snacks and beverages - Witty Wintry Writers, Rally!
***Please note the updated theme, increased prize, and extended deadline for submissions which has been pushed to 9pm on March 9, 2025. Ages 5-17 Creative Comic Contest: Create a comic of 1 panel or more, that has a theme of winter or spring. You can draw the comic yourself (Stick figures are OK!), or you - Youth events and activitiesPublished in The BANAR November 2024 Melanie Mathieu, BCA Youth Director **Interested in volunteering for any of these events? Send an email to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca.** Holiday Crafts: Saturday November 30 from 10:30am to 12:30 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall. Kids and youth of all ages are invited to come by the Hall and use their
- Short Story Competition Results
In August 2024, the BCA invited local youth aged nine to 17 to write an original short story on one of two topics: a family discovers a mysterious door in the middle of a wooded path while out for walk; or a story about an alien or monster visiting your school/neighborhood for the first time. - Community Closet Pop-Up: kids and costumes event!
Published in The BANAR September 2024 Our next Community Closet event will provide FREE access to donations of children’s clothing and Halloween costumes. Date: October 19, 2024 10 to 11 am: BCA members 11 am to 3 pm: everyone Early admission will be given to those with active BCA memberships. Do you have clothing or