What We Do
Mentoring Program for Youth and Young Adults in Pitt Meadows
 | Rev’s BowlingBowling is a great low-intensity activity that offers a fun way to spend a couple of hours. The relatively slow pace and turn-taking nature of bowling makes it easy to maintain a conversation with your mentee without the focus being entirely on them. | View Website |
 | The Rock Wall Climbing GymRock climbing is an excellent activity for youth to build resilience and confidence. Aside from improving physical strength and coordination, it also challenges youth to step out of their comfort zone in a safe environment and develop patience and planning skills as they learn to choose their routes. For youth 13-18, a permission form signed by a parent or guardian is required to participate in this activity, as well as a signed waiver from the business. | View Website |
 | Planet IceDrop in for some ice skating with your mentee to get your heart rate elevated and exercise while having some fun zipping around the rink! | View Website |
 | Maple Ridge Leisure CentreGo for a swim in the indoor pool, play some basketball, have a match of squash or racquetball, or introduce your mentee to the importance of a cardio and weight training routine at the fitness centre. | View Website |
 | The ACTS Art CentreExplore exhibitions from local artists or attend a dance, comedy, or musical performance. Exploring the creative arts is a great way to help young people explore healthy opportunities for self-expression. | View Website |
 | Pitt Meadows Public LibraryPublic libraries are an incredible source of free educational and entertainment resources as well as a safe place for young people to spend time outside their living environment. Explore all the free resources available to young people, including computers and internet access, videos, music, books, and magazines. | View Website |
 | Pitt Meadows MuseumLearn about the history of Pitt Meadows through exhibits, events, and talking with a local historian. If your mentee is originally from Maple Ridge, perhaps they may be interested in exploring the local archives to look up events or people. | View Website |
 | Meadowtown CinemasEveryone loves a movie! Give your mentee a positive and fun experience by seeing a movie of their choice and talking about it afterwards. | View Website |
 | HikingIn Pitt Meadows, hiking is centered around its scenic dyke and trail network, including the Pitt River and Alouette River dykes, the Pitt River Regional Greenway, and routes like the CP and Shoreline Trails. For a quieter nature – focused experience, the Pitt – Addington Marsh and Grant Narrows area offer peaceful paths with great opportunities for wildlife viewing. | View Website |
 | Hackers Haven Par 3 Golf CourseIf golf is something you do on your own, perhaps you can share your experience and knowledge with your mentee by introducing them to golf. Playing around at Hackers Haven Par 3 golf course is all about keeping things relaxed and low pressure. It’s a walkable 9 hole course designed for quick play with short, but surprisingly tricky holes, a tree lined fairway, small greens and occasional water hazards that add just enough challenge for regular golfers but still fun for beginners | View Website |
 | Komoot Cycling RoutesExplore the best bike rides around Pitt Meadows to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful natural scenery of the area while strengthening the connection with your mentee. Simply choose a route that fits your time and energy level and go! | View Website |
 | Hopcott FarmsLearn how cranberries are grown and harvested with a cranberry tour on a real working farm. Stop by the Bistro for a snack made from local ingredients and learn about the importance of local food production. | View Website |
 | Raptor’s RidgeMeet hawks, owls, and falcons up close and learn about their importance to the ecosystem and conservation efforts. Have the opportunity to hold a raptor on your fist while walking through the rainforest. | View Website |
 | Pitt Meadows Community GardensThe Pitt Meadows Community Gardens offers a shared outdoor space where members grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers while connecting with others in the community. The garden emphasizes sustainability, organic growing practices and community involvement with members collectively maintaining the space, sharing knowledge and even donating surplus produce to local food programs. What stands up when you visit is how much you can pick up by just walking through. People are often happy to chat. You see what’s growing in real time, and you get to feel for seasonal planting, composting and sustainable practices. It’s equal parts garden and a quiet hands – on learning space. | View Website |
A wonderful service. Great staff and enthusiastic volunteers.
This program has helped me become more responsible for myself and helped me live independently.
You Can Be a Mentor With KidStart!
If you are at least 19 years of age, in a stable routine, and are willing to commit three hours a week for a minimum of one year, you can be a mentor for a teen between 13 -18 years of age. To mentor a young adult, ages 19 – 23, you need to be 21 years of age or older.
Join us in assisting young people in Pitt Meadows to develop the resilience they need to overcome the risk factors they face and to make good choices despite challenging circumstances in their lives.
