Recreation
Recreation
We view recreation as an important part of our wraparound care. Many youth who access our programs and services, have experienced trauma, which can affect their mental and physical health.
Recreation has an incredible impact on youth and is beneficial because it:
- Develops social skills, and builds connections
- Reduces stress
- Increases confidence
- Creates a sense of accomplishment
- Improves physical health and mental health
At Covenant House Vancouver, recreation can take many forms, such as:
- Access to a multifunctional gym for activities like basketball, pickleball, and movie nights, a well-equipped fitness room, and a wellness room for activities like yoga, meditation, and prayer.
- Working with a trainer to reach physical goals.
- External physical activities, like soccer and hockey.
- Excursions like hiking, cycling, walks, attending live shows, and going for ice cream or bubble tea.
- Learning an instrument or jamming in our music room.
- Jam nights in the Drop-In Centre.
- Attending cultural events and celebrations.
- Open sessions in the art studio.
- Playing video games.