End of School and Summer at the Youth Centre: Big end of school BBQ and live music happening THIS Wednesday June 26th at the Youth Centre all for free starting at 3pm. This summer, they will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12 to 8pm for everyone 12 to 18 years old. Every Wednesday they’ll be going to a different lake or pool and doing out trips to Playland and Cultus Lake! Visit http://www.sscs.ca/programs/squamish-youth-resource-centre/ for more information.
Two grade 7 classes came together to make an impact on climate change. Students created documentaries representing cross curricular learning on the subject of climate change! The film festival happened today over two periods – and the learning was powerful, uplifting and inspiring – we can make a difference! Now we just have to do the math to see their total impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions! 
A group of 24 Don Ross students are spending 2 days rock climbing at Cheakamus Canyon this week! In addition to learning climbing skills and cheering each other on as they scale rock faces they completed a hike up Mount Chek. Students were greeted by beautiful views and a lesson by Don Ross teacher Lucie Lhotak about the mountain ranges overlooking Squamish.
Mr. Hartling learning from students today about their passion project on the evolution of bikes. 
Summer is just around the corner; School will soon be out. Our children will change their routine from school life, to camp, grandparent house or lazy hazy summer days. Change can be challenging at any time and for anyone. Change can be especially hard for children with mental health challenges. How do you survive the summer when the kids ‘roam free’?
“In the Know” Topic: Summer Survival Strategies for parents
Date: Monday, June, 24th from 6-8pm
Presenter: Don Lasell B.A., B.Ed., M.A. RCC
Don has extensive experience having worked as a Child & Youth Care Counsellor with families who have children with special needs; as well as having been a teacher who has taught in an integrated classroom setting. Don is a member of the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and is currently working in private practice. Most importantly, Don is married to Tanya with whom he is the parent of six children, two of which are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Youth Centre Summer Youth Retreat: Applications are open for the Youth Retreat to Camp Potlach July 4 to 6th. Activities include paddle boarding, campfires, archery, rock climbing and so much more! They are looking for youth to attend as well as become Peer Leaders. Pick up an application at the Squamish Youth Centre or visit: http://www.sscs.ca/youthretreat2019/ and have them handed back by Friday June 14th.
Just a few pictures from tonight’s BBQ – special thanks to the Leadership Class, Ms. Sherlock, Ms. Lewis, all of the staff who came and helped out, everyone who came out to see the school, and Nesters for donating the food! 
