Our Mission
To create and develop an inclusive, supportive and encouraging Youth community and to provide opportunities and support for Youth, ages 12-18, to grow, flourish and connect through innovative and engaging programming, events and experiences.
Our Programs, Workshops and Events
From our Leadership Programs to pottery workshops, our fun and engaging programs and events are created to bring out the best in teens, create friendships and community and help make the teens years, great years.
Join our mailing list to be the first to know about our upcoming workshops and events!
Arts and Culture
From dance and theatre, to visual arts, writing and pottery, our artistic programs will bring out the creative side in every teen
Teen Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Proudly offering Columbia Basin Trust’s flagship program Leadership Journey, a unique and engaging certificate program created just for Basin Youth. We are also partenerd with BC Junior Achievement to support budding teen entrepreneurs in the Basin.
Community and Friendship
Creating and building friendship and community through our fun, innovative events and Community Teen Takeovers.
Adulting 101: programs and workshops specifically for Youth 16-18
Our one of a kind, Adulting 101 series is exclusively for Youth in grades 10, 11, 12. With unique programing like Cooking on A Budget, our Cool and Creative Career Fair, The Portforlio Project and guest speaker series, these programs and events help build confidence and skills to help teens transistion to adulthood.
Columbia Basin Trust
Youth Basin Networks
Columbia Basin Trust Basin Youth Networks help communities increase local activities and opportunities for youth aged 12 to 18, enabling them to learn new skills, like leadership, and engage more with each other and their communities.
The Basin Youth Network supports youth and communities by:
Hosting Basin Youth Network Leadership Summits every two years.
Hosting regional events that provide opportunities for youth to engage with youth from neighbouring communities.
Developing programs to address Basin-wide priorities for youth such as leadership development and job readiness.
Supporting collaboration and providing resources to communities and those who work and interact with youth.
Providing multiyear funding to established community youth networks.
Community youth networks support activities and diverse opportunities based on local priorities, engage youth to connect more with each other and their community, as well as encourage collaboration among those who work and interact with youth. They are supported by oversight committees and guided by youth priorities.
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The number of Youth Basin Networks
Support
Funding and Support for Basin youth
If you’re a graduating high school student who has done meaningful volunteer work, you could earn a $2,000 Youth Community Service Award.
If you’re a college student who needs financial help, our Columbia Basin Bursary could give you aid.
If you’re looking for a part-time job during the school year, our School Works Programcould help someone afford to hire you.
If you’re looking for a full-time entry-level or career-related job over the summer, our Summer Works Program could help someone afford to hire you.
A Leadership Journey
Creating Future Leaders
A Leadership Journey: The First Steps teaches youth about different leadership styles, public speaking and gives them tips for how to create meaningful change in their community. The workshops take place at community youth networks around the Basin.
Join the List and Join the Fun! Become a Youth VIP.
At the Fernie Youth Action Network, we think teens are Very Important People! Join our mailing list and become a member of our Youth VIP Club. Be the first to know about upcoming events and programs. Your VIP membership also gets you some local discounts and a chance to be a VIP Teen Boss, where you get to have your say about what kind of programs and events you’d like to see happen.
Join the list! Become a Youth VIP Member
The Fernie Youth Action Network serves Youth age 12-18 in Fernie and surrounding area. If you are a Youth age 12-18 or the parent or guardian of a Youth age 12-18, join the community and join the fun!
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I love trying new stuff with my friends, and I love having cool programs and activities to look forwrd to. I’m really excited about the new teen theatre collective.
Sadie