Author: Lola Rivera

Interested in learning new skills to support your job search? Check out a Basin Youth Network Job Readiness workshop! Program for Warfield, Rossland and Trail runs Oct 14th, 21st and 28th! Register at: https://kcds.ca/basin-youth-network-registrations

For youth ages 12-18.

To register, visit this link: https://forms.gle/iWV3KX8J82Ro3oTc7

For intermediate riders aged 12-18 with their own helmet and bike. Meet outside the YAN 3-3:10 pm with your gear. 

Limited spaces available. Must have a mask to ride up in the van. 

Register by visiting this link: 

https://forms.gle/BdNHBAFK5JTyRxxN6

Back by popular demand, the YAN is offering a subsidized Standard First Aid Course for youth aged 14+ the weekend of Nov 13-15.

Date: Nov  13, 14, 15

Time: Friday 4 – 9 pm, Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 9 am – 4 pm

Cost: $225.00 (regular) $150.00 for Youth

Location: Miners Hall

Instructor: Melissa Gresley-Jones

We are having a soft opening this week- Sep 21-26. Drop in will go from 2:30-5 pm Monday through Friday. Our re-opening Covid Policy is below.

Rossland YAN Opening Guidelines

**There will continue to be an online/virtual programming presence for those youth not able to attend the space.**

Limits of Use

• If youth or visitors are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, new muscle aches or headache, or sore throat AND/OR have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days AND/OR are a close contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19, they will NOT be allowed to enter the space.
• There will be a limit of 12 people total (including staff) in the youth centre to maintain physical space. Youth will be required to be dispersed in the various rooms throughout the centre so they aren’t congregating together.
• Drop ins will be themed (ie. arts, film, games, etc) so as to encourage youth to drop in on days that cater to their specific interests. 
• Upon entry, youth will be required to sanitize their hands. Sanitizer will be provided at the main door.
• Youth will be encouraged to wear masks in the space. Masks will be provided to those who need them.
• Youth will be briefed on these new guidelines when they enter the space. 

Physical Distancing

• Youth and staff should maintain physical space by remaining on different chairs/couches. 
• Close greetings, for example hugs and handshakes, should be avoided and youth should be reminded to maintain space whenever possible. 
• Snacks will be individualized either in separate wrappers or personal bowls.
• One student is to be at the laptop station at a time. 
• Games requiring close contact and shared items (board games) will be removed or disallowed.

Cleaning

• Frequently touched surfaces- door knobs, tables, desks, etc- will be cleaned daily with Health Canada approved disinfectant. 
• Laptops and ping pong table will be cleaned after each use. 
• Bathroom will be cleaned/sanitized once per day with Health Canada approved disinfectant. 
• The space will be thoroughly cleaned/disinfected once per day (all touched surfaces disinfected) by a YAN staff. 
• The space will be thoroughly cleaned/disinfected once per week by a hired cleaner. 

Tracking

• Youth will be required to sign in upon entry and provide contact details. They will sign out when they exit the building. 
• Staff will fill out a “ready-to-work” sheet upon arrival at every shift.

Thanks to Madison for keeping it open an extra month this year! See you all in September!

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We are so excited to present Rossland YAN’s summer schedule!
Looking for a place to cool down after shredding it up at the skatepark? Drop in at the YAN space on Mon, Weds or Fri afternoons.
Tuesday mornings beginning July 7 there will be a community skate session for girls and women. It will be a low pressure environment to practice skills and encourage each other.
Additionally, beginning July 14 there will be an outdoor movie screening outside the YAN space. Space is limited and social distance measures apply.
Yeewww!

New challenge! Build a fort contest. Be sure to tag @rossland_yan on your Instagram or Facebook post highlighting your Fort to be entered. The prize will be a 25$ gift certificate to Gold Rush Books. Best of luck to all the Fort builders! Poster design by @raphael.akiba.art

YAN Opening Guidelines
**There will continue to be an online/virtual programming presence for those youth not able to attend the space.**

Limits of Use
1) Youth and staff who have symptoms of a cold, flu, or COVID-19 with any coughing or sneezing present, will not be allowed to enter the space.
2) There will be a limit of 10 people total (including staff) in the youth centre to maintain physical distancing protocols (see below for more info).
3) Upon entry, youth will be required to wash their hands thoroughly. A hand sanitizing station will also be installed near the front door for frequent use.
Youth will be briefed on these new guidelines when they enter the space.

Physical Distancing
1) Youth and staff are required to maintain 2 m of space between each other while in the YAN space.
2) Close greetings, for example hugs and handshakes, should be avoided and youth should be reminded to maintain 2 m of space whenever possible.
3) Snacks will be individualized either in separate wrappers or personal bowls.
4) One student is to be at the laptop station at a time.
5) Games requiring close contact (video games, board games, foosball) will be removed or disallowed.

Cleaning
1) Frequently touched surfaces- door knobs, tables, desks, etc- will be cleaned daily with Health Canada approved disinfectant.
2) Laptops and ping pong table will be cleaned after each use.
3) Bathroom will be cleaned/sanitized once per day with Health Canada approved disinfectant.
4) The space will be thoroughly cleaned/disinfected once per day (all touched surfaces disinfected) by a YAN staff.
5) The space will be thoroughly cleaned/disinfected once per week by a hired cleaner.

As part of the Basin Plays Move at Home series, we are inviting families to complete the Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt Challenge between May 25 and June 1. The first 5 families to complete the challenge (and send in proof) will win a $20 gift certificate to the Alpine Grind (one per family).

Send proof to rosslandyan@gmail.com or DM via instagram or Facebook. Good luck and have fun!