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Queer Youth Inclusion

What you need to know

Youth ages 13 to 18 who are Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, ace/aro, or other orientation and gender identity labels (2SLGBTQIA+) are a valued part of our city.

Recreation programs
Community centre partner programs
Resources

What's happeningJoin us this fall for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Wellness Fair

Celebrate your identity, build community, and find the resources and supports you need to help you thrive at our Youth Wellness Fair.

Who: For 2SLGBTQIA+ youth 13 to18 years and their allies
When: Friday, October 23 (pro-D day)
Where: Creekside Community Centre

Learn more about the event

Recreation programs

2STGD Workout
Workouts are circuit-style and multiple stations will be set up around the room. Free weights, mats, kettlebells, and other equipment are provided.

When: Mondays between 7:15pm and 8:15pm (program runs year-round, see dates at registration links)
Location: Central Vancouver, location shared after safety screening
Ages: Adults and youth 13 years and up
Fees: Regular fitness rates apply
Leisure access Program: 100% discount
Registration: Recommended as we will contact you if a session is cancelled. Register for individual dates

Contact

Email [email protected] for location.

Participants

This program is for teens, adults, and seniors, 13 years and up, who are Two-Spirit, Trans, Gender Diverse (2STGD).

People 13 years and up outside that description are welcome if they are anchoring the attendance of a 2STGD participant.

No experience required, beginners welcome.

Program leader

Weekly workouts are led by Sara (they/them), a BCRPA certified personal trainer. They believe that all bodies are good bodies and we all deserve endorphins, if we want them.

Plan ahead
- Aim to check in at the front desk then arrive at the workout room by 7:10pm so the instructor can set up the correct number of stations for the circuit, and get the workout underway at 7:15pm.
- Personal belongings can be brought inside the room and left near the coat rack.
- Do not bring anything scented (body products, clothing with residue from scented laundry products).
- Exercise equipment including spin bikes, mats, dumbbells, and a TRX system are provided. A water fountain is located just outside the room.
- Our space will have bright overhead lighting that is dimmed for low-sensory sessions.
- Ground floor washrooms are binary with "gender diverse people welcome" signage. A single-user washroom is available on the second floor beside the binary washrooms, accessed by stairs or elevator (requires cashiers to swipe for access).
- Ground floor access is level, no stairs. Underground parking accesses ground floor by elevator or stairs.
Registration and cancellation
- Registration is not required, but it allows us to contact you in the event of a last-minute cancellation. If more people arrive than the room capacity allows, registered participants will have priority over drop-ins.
- Online registration closes 2 hours before the program starts, but if the session does not display as "full", there are still spaces available for drop-in.
- If you have already registered and need to withdraw from the session with more than 24 hours notice, go to vanrec.ca, My Account, then Transaction and Payment History.
- To withdraw from the session with less than 24 hours before the program starts, email [email protected]. We appreciate your withdrawal efforts so we can open the spot for another participant.

Community centre partner programs

Queer Youth Drop-in

A safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQIA+, questioning or unlabelled youth to authentically be themselves. Together, we'll co-create a space to share our experiences, learn from each other, and have fun!

Drop by any time — snacks will be provided.

When: Saturdays between 2pm to 4pm
Location: East Vancouver location. Email [email protected] for details.
Ages: 11 to 16 years

Program amenities

We have pool, table tennis, foosball, a Nintendo switch, and more.

Activities

We’ll plan activities including art, cooking, watching queer media, on-site recreational programming like skating and swimming, and even out-trips.
Boxing for 2STGD Youth

This class will teach the basics of punching and footwork of boxing, which is not only fun and fosters confidence and body awareness. Boxing is also an excellent practice for coordination and overall movement literacy.

Some youth learn to discover their strength, some to regulate their strength.

When: Wednesdays between 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Offered fall, winter, and spring.
Location: East Vancouver, location shared after registration
Ages: 12 to 18 years

Check program dates and register
Queer Youth Create

Queer Youth Create combines artistic expression with queer identity, providing a space for LGBTQ+ youth to be creative! We will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and comic storytelling, and more.

Classes will be led by Wake Darrah Cook, Emily Carr Alumnus, and published comic artist, with guest demos and instruction from fellow queer artists.

When: Fridays, 7:15pm to 8:15pm. Offered fall, winter, and spring.
Location: South Vancouver, location shared after registration.
Ages: 13 to 17 years
Fees: Free

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Queer Youth Dungeons & Dragons

Queer Youth Dungeons & Dragons is open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 13-18. Allies are welcome accompanied with queer friends. D&D is a cooperative fantasy role-playing game that takes participants on thrilling adventures through worlds of magic and monsters.

This program will be lead by our experienced instructor, Will Lochhead, and new players are welcome! All the supplies needed to play will be provided, but participants with their own books and dice are welcome to bring them.

When: Fridays from 7:15pm to 9pm. September 26 to December 5, 2025.
Location: Along False Creek, location shared after registration. New program — future sessions not confirmed.
Ages: 13 to 18 years

Check session dates and register