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Five Paths.
One Direction: Forward.

Each pathway is designed to help young people connect their natural strengths to the real world — and give something meaningful back to the community that raised them.

At a Glance

Every way to grow, covered.

Sports
Ages 9 – 18
🌟
Leadership
Ages 13 – 25
🎨
Arts
Ages 9 – 25
🎬
Create
Ages 13 – 25
💡
Entrepreneur
Ages 15 – 25
⚽ Pillar 01

Youth Can
Sports.

Sport teaches more than skill — it teaches showing up. Through teamwork, discipline, and friendly competition, young athletes discover what they're made of, build lasting friendships, and learn that growth happens both on and off the field.

🎯 Ages 9–18  ·  All skill levels welcome
Soccer Training
Weekly sessions with qualified coaches, skill development and team matches
🏀
Basketball League
Seasonal league play, fundamentals training, and inter-community tournaments
🏃
Community Runs
RBC Race for the Kids and community fun runs — sport connecting generations
🧠
Athlete Mindset
Mental resilience, leadership on the field, and healthy habits for life
Weekly
Training Sessions
2+
Sports Offered
All Levels
Beginner to Competitive
🏅
Sports Scholar Award Scholarship — Coming Soon
🌟 Pillar 02

Youth Can
Leadership.

Leadership is not a title — it's a practice. We help young people find their voice, develop their perspective, and step into spaces where their ideas can create real change. From community projects to public speaking, this pathway builds the confidence to lead in any room.

🎯 Ages 13–25  ·  No experience required
🎤
Public Speaking
Debate, presentation skills, and storytelling — finding your voice on any stage
🏛️
Youth Council
A youth-led advisory body shaping YouthCan's programs and community direction
🤝
Community Projects
Design and lead real initiatives that create positive change in Metro Vancouver
👤
Mentor Matching
Paired with Asian Canadian leaders in business, arts, civic life, and beyond
10 Weeks
Per Term Program
1:1
Mentor Matching
Real Impact
Community Projects
🏅
Leadership Scholar Award Scholarship — Coming Soon
🎨 Pillar 03

Youth Can
Arts.

Art is how we make sense of who we are. Through visual art, music, dance, and performance, young creators explore their identity, celebrate their cultural heritage, and share their stories with the world — on their own terms, in their own voice.

🎯 Ages 9–25  ·  All disciplines welcome
🎵
Music & Performance
Instrumental, vocal, and ensemble — traditional and contemporary forms
💃
Dance
Traditional Asian dance forms alongside contemporary and urban styles
🖌️
Visual Arts
Painting, illustration, digital art — cultural storytelling through image
🎭
Annual Arts Festival
A public showcase where young artists share their work with the whole community
4+
Art Disciplines
Annual
Public Arts Festival
Culture
Rooted & Forward-Looking
🏅
Arts Scholar Award Scholarship — Coming Soon
🎬 Pillar 04

Youth Can
Create.

Every young person has a story worth telling. Youth Talk — our youth-led media platform — gives them the tools, the training, and the stage to tell it. From short films to podcasts to social content, this pathway turns creative instinct into real-world media skills.

🎯 Ages 13–25  ·  Youth Talk Platform
🎬
Film & Video
Storytelling through short film, documentary, and social video production
🎙️
Podcast Studio
Youth Talk podcast — young voices sharing stories that matter to their community
📸
Photography
Visual storytelling, composition, and photo essays that capture community life
📱
Digital & Social Media
Content strategy, platform skills, and authentic storytelling for the digital world
Youth Talk
Our Own Media Platform
4
Creative Disciplines
Real
Published Work & Stories
🏅
Create Scholar Award Scholarship — Coming Soon
💡 Pillar 05

Youth Can
Entrepreneur.

The world needs builders — young people who see problems and imagine solutions. This pathway connects creative thinking to real-world skills: from writing a business plan to pitching an idea in front of a room. It also connects young people to Asian Canadian mentors already building the future.

🎯 Ages 15–25  ·  Ideas welcome at any stage
💡
Business Fundamentals
From idea to plan — understanding markets, customers, and how businesses work
🎤
Pitch Competition
Annual pitch event where young entrepreneurs present ideas to real judges
💰
Financial Literacy
Money, budgeting, and investment basics — skills schools rarely teach
🔗
Mentor Network
Connected to Asian Canadian founders, executives, and industry leaders in Vancouver
Annual
Pitch Competition
Industry
Mentor Network
Real Skills
For the Real World
🏅
Entrepreneur Scholar Award Scholarship — Coming Soon
How It Works

From first session
to lasting impact.

01 🧭
Explore
Register your interest and we will reach out when programs open near you. No commitment required, no experience needed.
02 🌱
Grow
Join a 10–12 week term program within your chosen pillar. Build real skills alongside a small group of peers, guided by mentors who understand your community and background.
03 🌍
Give Back
Every pathway includes a community contribution component — a project, performance, or initiative that connects what you've learned to something real and meaningful beyond yourself.
🏅 Every pillar.
One annual scholarship.

Financial barriers should never stop a young person from shining. Each of our five pathways offers one scholarship annually — awarded to a youth who demonstrates growth, commitment, and community spirit.

⚽ Sports Scholar 🌟 Leadership Scholar 🎨 Arts Scholar 🎬 Create Scholar 💡 Entrepreneur Scholar
Membership & Fees

Joining is free.
Growing is the goal.

☀️
Free Membership
Complete the online application and you're a Youth Can member — no fees, no waiting list, no barriers. Membership is open to all young people aged 9–25.
Always Free
🎯
Program Fees
Some structured programs and workshops carry a fee to cover materials, instruction, and venue costs. Fees vary by program and are communicated clearly before enrollment — no surprises.
Members Only
💚
Member Discount
Members receive discounted rates on all paid programs. We are committed to keeping Youth Can accessible — if cost is a barrier, reach out to us directly and we will find a solution together.
Exclusive Rate

Not sure about costs? All fee details will be shared via email before you commit to anything. Contact us anytime at info@youthcan.co

Not sure which path
is right for you?

Register your interest and we will be in touch when programs open. No pressure — just possibility.

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