Published 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 creativity and holiday spirit to create various holiday themed crafts! Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Pizza and Movie Night: All ages, Monday December 23 from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Blackburn
Community Hall. Looking for something to do during the Holidays and need a break? Bring your family to the Hall for a pizza party and a movie! Please register for your free slice of pizza and a drink by sending an email to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca and include the total number of kids (4-12) and adults (13+). Popcorn will also be provided!
Are you a GAMER?! Let’s PLAY!! Ages 10-17 Thursday, December 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall. Play video games and enjoy some snacks with your friends at the Blackburn Community Hall! Bring your own camping chair or beanbag (classroom-type chairs available), and send your suggestions for multiplayer games to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca. You can bring your own portable gaming system (Switch, GameBoy, etc), at your own risk.
Winter Wonderland Paint Night: Ages 3-17, Sunday December 29 at 1 pm at the Blackburn Community Hall. Register for free to participate in one of two guided painting sessions by sending an email to youth@blackburnhamlet.ca Please indicate the name of the participant and the age (Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)
Pyjama Party Ages 12-17, Thursday, January 2 from 7 to 9p m at the Blackburn Community Hall. Come flex your onesie and fluffy slippers while enjoying some snacks. Play a few hilarious games, watch some fail videos, and hang out with friends!
Basketball Tournament: Ages 8-12 and 13-17 Friday, January 3 at 10:30 am and 12 pm – Le Dôme @ Louis Riel. Register as an individual or team (minimum 2 players) at youth@blackburnhamlet.ca. Include your age and ability level (beginning-intermediate / intermediate-advanced).