Young people in Coquitlam are being encouraged to participate in a survey that will help guide the city as it updates its Youth Recreation Plan.
Between now and Dec. 10 youth (11 to 18 years old) and young adults (19 to 24 years old) are asked to answer questions at www.coquitlam.ca/youthplan. A $100 gift card to Coquitlam Centre will be given to one respondent.
Adults that support young people at home, in the community or at school are also invited to participate.
According to city staff, the feedback that is received will be used to shape a new youth strategy.
The survey is the second phase in the consultation, which is looking at ways of encouraging young people to engage in recreation activities and programs in ways that work with their budgets and schedules.
Some of the feedback that has already been received by staff indicate that young people have difficulty finding time to participate in rec programs.
They are more interested in affordable options and things like drop-ins and social time, the city said in a press release.
“The project is part of an update to the 2006 Youth Strategy,” the release stated. “Since that time, cellphones and social media have significantly changed the landscape for Coquitlam’s youth. The city’s recreation programs and services must respond to these evolving changes.”
The strategy is expected to launch in the spring.
For more information and to complete the survey go to www.coquitlam.ca/youthplan.
