Mentoring Program for Children Aged 6-12 Surrey

Central City Fun Park

Most young people would love to experience BC’s largest indoor amusement park. With an arcade, rollerskating rink, bowling, and mini-golf, you can find something to enjoy with your mentee.

Coastal Climbing Centre

Rock 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.

To participate in these indoor climbing activities, a permission form signed by a parent or guardian is needed.

Recreation Centres

Swim, skate, or get some exercise in a fitness room at one of several recreation centres throughout Surrey. Depending on your area, you may want to check out Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex in Fleetwood, Newton Recreation Centre, Clayton Community Centre, Guildford Recreation Centre, and more.

Planet Lazer

Head to nearby Langley for an adrenaline-pumping game of laser tag in a three-level arena. This game requires teamwork, problem-solving, and social skills and also offers a great fitness activity.

Surrey Arts Centre

This arts hub is home to theatres and the Surrey Art Gallery, making it the perfect place to discover contemporary art through exhibitions and free events. If your mentee is interested in dance, drama, or music, be sure to check out the performance schedule.

Surrey Nature Centre

Combine a walk at Green Timbers Urban Forest with a visit to this interpretive space featuring a library of field books and non-fiction nature books, a birds’ nest collection, and other natural items to learn about.

Surrey Libraries

Encourage your mentee to make use of the wonderful free resources available at Surrey’s ten libraries, including books, magazines, audio and video resources, computers, and more.

Surrey Museum

This free community resource offers engaging exhibits, hands-on interactive displays, and an Indigenous Hall for storytelling and exhibitions governed by the Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, and Katzie First Nations.

Landmark Cinemas

Catch a movie in the Guildford area at this popular theatre. Movies are a great way to bring up conversations about different themes or simply spend some quality time with your mentee.

Guildford Town Centre

Help your mentee shop or run errands at Surrey’s favourite mall. From the food court to major shops, spending a few hours at the mall is an opportunity to talk about budgeting, planning for different seasons, and more.

Urban Safari Rescue Society

Foster an appreciation for animals of all kinds with a visit to this animal rescue centre. Home to over 350 rescued exotic animals, this is the perfect place to learn about different species and the importance of conservation.

Bear Creek Park

Take a stroll, admire the flower gardens, watch some local sports teams play, or go for a swim in the outdoor pool at one of the biggest parks in Surrey. Spending time outdoors is a great way to connect with your mentee while enjoying nature.

South Surrey Athletic Park

Bring your bikes and get the adrenaline pumping at the first official bike park in Surrey! This park offers an excellent trail network for beginners and advanced riders alike. There are also pickleball and tennis courts and more to enjoy depending on your mentee’s interests.

Blackie Spit Park

This stunning beach area is a great place to go for a picnic, do some bird watching, and walk around while checking in with your mentee.

Birdies and Buckets Family Golf Center

This golf course offers a 9-hole pitch & putt area and a driving range with fun hitting targets and five target greens. Night lighting and gas heaters mean this is an activity you can do even in winter evenings.

Hi-Knoll Driving Range & Mini-Golf

Enjoy a mini 18-hole golf course surrounded by stunning farmlands and water fountains throughout the course. This location also boasts the biggest driving range in BC, making it a great place to come hit some balls with your mentee.

Crescent Beach

Visit this beautiful beach for a variety of outdoor activities, including nature trails, volleyball, and pier. Take a walk along the waterfront and stop for a delicious meal of fish n’ chips while catching up with your mentee.

Historic Stewart Farm

This local heritage site nestled in Elgin Heritage Park is a great place to learn about what life was like for some Surrey farming families in the 1900s. Check out an event like the Harvest Fair in the fall or Spring Fest in May.

Tynehead Regional Park

This Metro Vancouver park offers 260 hectares of meadow and forest on the banks of the Serpentine River headwaters. This is an important spawning habitat for trout and salmon, an event that you can observe and learn about from one of the viewing platforms along the trails.

Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House

This open-air pavilion hosts Indigenous-led workshops, events, and school programs that allow you to learn about cultural practices, contemporary art, and more.

Holland Park

This urban park offers 25 acres of amenities, including sports fields, picnicking areas, and basketball courts. A section of the park known as Holland Gardens contains a large amphitheater where community events such as Fusion Festival are held.