Basin Youth Network

This fall, Basin Youth Network Regional Days will bring youth ages 12-18 together in Revelstoke, Cranbrook and Trail to explore renewable energy and learn about the role it plays in communities across the Basin and beyond.

Participants will connect with youth from neighbouring communities, share ideas and explore ways they can contribute to a more sustainable future. Participants will also learn about the 2027 RE:Energize Columbia Basin Symposium and opportunities to get involved in the region’s conversation about energy, innovation and the future.

Participants will:

• Enjoy a catered meal and refreshments.
• Take part in interactive workshops and activities around renewable energy.
• Connect with youth from communities across the region.
• Enjoy bowling, games and social time.

Event Dates

• Revelstoke | October 17, 2026
• Cranbrook | October 24, 2026
• Trail | October 25, 2026

Registration

Basin Youth Regional Days are free to attend.

Advance registration is required.

To register, contact your local Youth Network.

Basin youth ages 14 to 18 can build leadership, teamwork, communication and business skills through free programs offered by JA British Columbia. Participants gain hands-on experience developing business ideas, working with mentors and pitching their ideas for prizes.

In-Person Programs:

JA Company Program – Cranbrook

Join JA Company Program and get the knowledge needed to organize and operate an actual business enterprise!
The program supports the curriculum objectives of a range of subjects including entrepreneurship, marketing, general business, career studies, social studies, mathematics, leadership and co-op. View the program flyer.

• Dates: November 17, 2026 to February 16, 2027 (with holiday and other breaks)
• Time: Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 PM PT MT
• Location: Cranbrook, BC

JA Company Program – Revelstoke

Join JA Company Program and get the knowledge needed to organize and operate an actual business enterprise!
The program supports the curriculum objectives of a range of subjects including entrepreneurship, marketing, general business, career studies, social studies, mathematics, leadership and co-op. View the program flyer.

• Dates: November 26, 2026 to February 25, 2027 (with holiday and other breaks)
• Time: Tuesdays, 4:30–6:30 PM PT PT
• Location: Revelstoke, BC

Virtual Programs:

JA Company Program

Learn how to build and operate a business with support from experienced mentors. Participants develop skills in marketing, sales, finance and leadership while working as part of a team to create and run a business. View the program flyer.

• Dates: November 10, 2026 to February 9, 2027 (with holiday and other breaks)
• Time: Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM PT
• Format: Virtual (Zoom)
• Finale: Pitch competition with prizes

JA Be Entrepreneurial Program

Turn your ideas into action through a hands-on entrepreneurship experience. Participants develop a business idea that addresses a community need, prepare a business pitch and build skills in creativity, teamwork and communication. View the program flyer.

• Dates: February 2 to March 2, 2027
• Time: Tuesdays, 4:00–5:15 PM PT
• Format: Virtual (Zoom)
• Finale: Pitch competition with prizes

Leadership Journey

The Leadership Journey: The First Steps teaches youth about leadership styles, public speaking and gives them tips for how to create meaningful change in their community. The workshops take place at community youth networks around the Basin. Contact your local network for details.

Mindfulness Toolkit

We know youth can sometimes feel they are under incredible amounts of stress and pressure. Sometimes they are too busy and too distracted to properly take care of themselves. We also know they are brilliant. We know they are wise and creative with an amazing amount of potential. This toolkit was created to give youth simple tools and exercises that can foster this potential and keep youth focused on the present.

Download the Mindfulness Toolkit and Appendix.

Job Readiness

This is a three-session job readiness workshop designed to ensure youth start their employment paths with strong skills. Each session provides job readiness content through group activities, reflection time, audiovisual presentations and resources to help youth through the entire job seeking process.

The workshops take place at community youth networks around the Basin. Contact your local network for details.

The Basin Youth Network Leadership Summit is an interactive weekend-long event where youth from Basin communities come together to meet new people, grow as leaders and have fun. Stay tuned for updates on when the next Summit will take place.