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Families Welcome to Pre-Register for 2019 Summer ‘YAC’ Program


June 14, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s Community Development section is pleased to offer another year of FREE Youth Activity Centre (YAC) programming aimed at providing fun, creative and safe opportunities for youth to enjoy their summer months. All centres provide a variety of fun, free activities with a focus on sports, arts and crafts, dances, BBQ days, theme days, pool days, ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ programming and snacks. This year, programming will be offered from Tuesday, July 2nd through Thursday, August 29th, Mondays to Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at three different locations:
 

  • YAC Junior (Valleyview Community Centre, 77 Whillier Drive) – Ages 7-9 years, NO EXCEPTIONS
  • YAC East (East End Community Centre, 405 Park Street) – Ages 9-15 years
  • YAC West (West End Community Centre, 247-23rd Street) – Ages 9-15 years
     

For the health and safety of all involved with the program, youth who do not fall into the above appropriate age categories will not be allowed to participate. An early registration and BBQ fundraising event for all YAC program locations will be held on Wednesday, June 19th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the YAC Junior location at Valleyview Community Centre. Proceeds from BBQ sales will be directed to this year’s YAC program. Families are also able to register their child(ren) on the first day of their attendance at a YAC program location.

More information about the City of Brandon Youth Activity Centre (YAC) Program, including downloadable registration forms, can be found by visiting www.brandonyouth.ca/yac, by emailing communityservices@brandon.ca, by calling the City of Brandon Community Development section at 204-729-2257, or by liking “YAC Brandon” on Facebook!