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!
- Spring 2025 Kids Coloring Contest Winners!
Thank you to all the kids and youth who submitted their beautiful works of art to this contest. We received eighteen entries from kids ranging in age from 4 to 12. Judges deliberation very difficult! Congratulations to our winners, who each won a $20 cash prize. The Winners are: Jackson (4) Summer (4) Ella (5) - Youth Bike Rodeo
Don Kelly BCA Director The Blackburn Hamlet Community Association (BCA) will be hosting a Youth Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 24 at the Blackburn arena parking area, 200 Glen Park Drive, for children ages 6 to 11. Riders will learn how to wear helmets safely, the importance of knowing their bicycle ABCs (Air in tires; - Spring Kids Colouring ContestKids ages 3 to 12 are invited to submit their entry for the BCA’s Spring coloring contest. All winners will receive a $20 cash prize! Have your child color the picture below and submit the image along with their name and age to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca. Winners will be contacted directly and announced in the next issue
- Youth Corner
Melanie Mathieu, BCA Youth Director Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the youth of Blackburn Hamlet: Community Garage Sale Fundraiser and BBQ for Louis Riel Graduates Saturday May 3 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) While enjoying the annual Blackburn Community Garage Sale, don’t - Creative Comic Contest winners
In November 2024, the BCA invited local youth aged 5 to 17 to create an original comic of 1 panel or more in the theme of winter. Congratulations to all participants! We are pleased to announce our two winners, Chloe (age 10) and Eiane (age 8), from Glen Ogilvie Public School. They will each receive - Youth Corner: Events & activities for Blackburn Youth
Published in The BANAR February 2025 Melanie Mathieu, BCA Director Winter Carnival Kickoff Party: Saturday, February 15 from 7 to 10 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall. Beat the winter blues and come get pumped up for the Winter Carnival happening the following day! The Hall will be a winter wonderland of lights and decorations,