LCYC Programs

The Lloydminster Community Youth Centre currently offers the following programs:

LCYC Drop-in Centre/Recreational Program

This program is essentially the core of the Youth Centre's services. Our recreational equipment includes; pool tables, foosball, air hockey, big screen TV, music, books, videos, computers and internet access, video games, musical equipment such as: acoustic guitars, electric and base guitars, drums, keyboard, bongo drums, conga drums, tamborines, a concession, and much more.

In addition to the above items, the Youth Centre also has a gymnasium on site, we offer gym activites such as basketball, floor hockey, dodgeball, etc.

Recreational activities, along with referrals and support are provided to the youth that access the centre. For recreational program hours, please select 'hours of operation'. For information and referrals, please e-mail or call the Centre at (306) 825-3113.

The LCYC Quest Program:

The Quest program is offered once a week, on Thursdays, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Youth who attend the Quest program are also invited to stay at the Youth Centre after the program for a light meal.

Topics that are discussed in the Quest program include:

Anger, Self Esteem, Hope, Dreams, Goals, Stress, Self Harm, Coping Skills, Budgeting, Hobbies, Travel, Cooking, How to Make Friends, STD's and Safe Sex, Healthy Relationships, Communication Skills, How to Deal With Difficult People, Addictions, Health and Nutrition, Active Lifestyles/Healthy Recreation, Attitudes, Sexuality, Healthy Alternatives, Feelings, Bullying, Loyalty, Family, Interview Tips, First Impressions, Values, Time Management,Building a Healthy Support System, Creating Yourself, Strengths and Weaknesses, It's Not Easy Being Green, Career Choices, Creativity, Abuse, Worries, Community Services, Respect, Honesty, Integrity, Gossip, Courage and Love.

The Summer Outdoor Recreation Program:

This summer program encourages youth to become involved in a variety of fun, outdoor activities during the summer months. These activities include: street hockey tournaments, days at the beach, tennis, rollerblading, basketball camps, celebrity tournaments, ultimate frisbee, beach volleyball, touch football, water balloon fights, hiking and camping trips, etc.

The program runs from the end of June to the end of August each year. We will also have backup plans for those days where the weather may prevent us from being outside.

From more information on the Summer Outdoor Recreation Program please contact The Youth Centre at (306)825-3113.

The LCYC Red Shirt Program

This program is specifcally for youth ages 15 to 17 years of age. The Red Shirt program is a 'by invitation only' program whereby, staff at the Youth Centre invite a youth to become a 'red shirt' based on the following criteria:

1. Aged 15 to 17 years of age.
2. Is friendly to all youth at the centre.
3. Is mature and consistently respectful in his/her conduct.
4. Is a positive role model inside and outside of the Youth Centre.
5. Displays true leadership potential.
6. Adheres to all Youth Centre rules and policies.

The final selection of a youth recommended to the 'red shirt' program will be done by a LCYC committee consisting of the Program Manager, the Program Facilitator/s, the Summer Recreation Coordinator, and other staff members who have been pre-selected to the committee.