Kateslem Youth Society
Where kids can be kids
Our mentoring programs allow children and youth to learn:
-essential life skills
-conflict resolution
- preventative programs
-socialization
- sports
- new adventures like fishing
-camping
-gardening
- learning animal care
-resume writing
-leadership.
With mental health supports such as our puppetry forum and our companion dogs, Kateslem offers much to the children and youth in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley!
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Please contact us to book your in person meeting to discuss your child's unique needs and create a program tailored to them!
Who We Are
Kateslem, an Indigenous word meaning "coming together as one" started from a recognized need for a safe space for middle school aged youth to learn essential life skills, how to keep themselves safe, and how to leave the stresses of home outside and just be kids. Our strength lies in the future of our youth and our goal is to provide them with everything they need to become successful adults. From the moment we started our work in 2000, we understood that by working together we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why we ultimately decided to launch Kateslem Youth Society. We strive to make a positive change in the lives of all our children and youth along with their families and care givers.
Ways We Help
Apart from our mentorship programs that teach essential life skills, socialization, and so much more, Kateslem has many ways we help today's children and youth including food security and mental health supports
Community Gardens
Kateslem Youth Society is committed to helping with food security while providing educational opportunities for our members. Our newest venture to reduce the costs associated with food production is to invest in 2 new greenhouses, 4 large garden plots, fruit bearing trees, and farm animals including highland cows, goats and chickens. These will allow us to feed those in need year round.
Mental health
Kateslem has been invested in mental health for many years now. Through our companion dog program and mental health puppetry forum, Kateslem is able to touch on topics that are challenging for the youth anonymously while offering continued support through out-sourced counselling and other community resources.