Youth Resources
Below are information and resources for youth including online education resources, funding opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.
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Learn 48 languages online for free
Open Culture maintains a list of open-source foreign language material in various formats including videos, textbooks, and MP3s. These resources are most suitable for teenage and adult learners. Link to list: http://www.openculture.com/freelanguagelessons
Online learning resources from the Museum of Vancouver
The Museum of Vancouver has online educational activities, ranging from projects to games to virtual exhibits. The activities can be used in the classroom, to supplement school work at home, or as a fun activity for children in grades K-8....
W3Schools free computer science tutorials
W3Schools is a vast platform of in-depth coding tutorials on everything from HTML to C++. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to get the hang of a new language, or provide extra practice alongside coursework. Website: https://www.w3schools.com
Peer 2 Peer University
Peer 2 Peer University is a free open-education project which offers virtual courses in a more traditional format. Learning Circles meet either online or in person, during which time community members work through online coursework together. Anyone can create a...
Surrey School District’s Back to School Plan
The Surrey School District has added more options for families in their back to school plan. K-7 students have the option for a Surrey Blended: Elementary Transition Program which will be a combination of online and face to face learning, with a gradual increase of...
Vancouver School Board’s Updated Back to School Plan
The Vancouver School Board has updated their back to school plan in order to include a learn from home transition program. This will allow students to learn from home until they are ready to return to class. Students will be assigned to an in-person classroom to...
Vancouver Island West School District’s back to school plan
The Vancouver Island West School District, which serves the west coast of the island from Chamiss Bay to Gold River, plans to return to full-time in-person classes for most K-12 students starting September 8th. Due to small school size, all but one of the district...
Vancouver Island West School District’s back to school plan
The Vancouver Island North School District, which serves Point Hardy and the surrounding region, plans to return to full-time in-person classes for most K-12 students starting September 10th. Due to small school size, half of the district schools will return to class...
Vancouver Island North School District’s back to school plan
The Vancouver Island North School District, which serves Point Hardy and the surrounding region, plans to return to full-time in-person classes for most K-12 students starting September 10th. Due to small school size, half of the district schools will return to class...