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Learn about our mission, our people, and the grassroots spirit that makes our centre such a special place.
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The Association
Mission
Our Mission is to bring people together to provide accessible and inclusive social, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities that strengthen individual, family and community wellbeing.
Vision
Trout Lake Community Centre Association’s Vision is of Trout Lake Community Centre as a place of connection that fosters a healthy, vibrant and sustainable community.
Our Values
Our values reflect the heart of who we are: a welcoming, respectful, and sustainable community hub for all.
Inclusive & Welcoming
We celebrate diversity and create low-barrier spaces for everyone.
Respectful & Collaborative
We listen, learn, and work together with community and partners.
Innovative & Sustainable
We seek creative solutions that benefit our community long-term.
Connected & Compassionate
We build trust, empathy, and collaborate on opportunities that promote wellbeing.
Governance
The Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA) is the registered charity and incorporated BC Society that is guided by an all-volunteer Board of Directors who represent this diverse community in making governance decisions.
Learn more about the Board of Directors, read our Annual Reports, or review policies on the Governance page.
About The Association
The Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA) is the charity that has been working behind the scenes here since 1956!
The first centre on this site opened in 1964 and was known as Grandview Community Centre. It was built thanks to active community pressure, and with most of the necessary funds raised locally. TLCCA also advocated passionately for and contributed financially to the construction of our current stunning building.
In other words, on behalf of this community, TLCCA has successfully collaborated with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for 60 years!
Vancouver is one of few cities that offer recreation programming via partnerships with volunteer-driven not-for-profit societies. Community Centre Associations are financially independent (with some obligations via our agreement with the Park Board).
This type of partnership allows us to ensure that the revenue generated through programs and rentals stays in our community and is invested in things like family activities, special events, facility enhancements, artist residencies, etc.
Community Partners
Trout Lake strives to be a hub for all your recreation needs! To that end, we work in collaboration with many dynamic community partners, including those on the following list.
Want to connect about cooperating with us? Send us a message by submitting a form on the Contact page.
Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House
Providing social and recreational activities for youth in the Cedar Cottage/Kensington community.
Visit WebsiteGrandview Skating Club
The Grandview Skating Club’s mission is to encourage the instruction, practice, enjoyment and advancement of our members in all aspects of skating while keeping the costs affordable.
Visit WebsiteNight Hoops Basketball Society
Encourages healthy lifestyle choices for at-risk youth through a late-night basketball program with a life-skills component.
Visit WebsiteGrandview Youth Soccer Association
Offering an outstanding soccer experience for boys and girls aged 4 to 17 years old in East Vancouver.
Visit WebsiteMoreSports
MoreSports currently provides sustainable sport and physical activity opportunities for children and families living in Vancouver.
Visit WebsiteTrout Lake Little League
Since 1953, Trout Lake Little League has been providing positive experiences through baseball to children and families in Vancouver, British Columbia. Trout Lake Little League is a non-profit association that takes pride in the development of children who have an interest in learning the game of baseball, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Visit WebsiteTrout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Markets is about people who love fresh food at festive gatherings. With the initial goal in 1995 to create the fun and value of weekly Farmers Markets in urban settings, the Society and the Markets have become Vancouver plazas of fun, discovery, and connecting.
Visit WebsiteTrout Lake Pottery Club
The Trout Lake Pottery Club is a volunteer-operated, non production club that promotes and encourages community involvement and active participation.
Support Our Work
Your donations go directly towards supporting the work we do, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.
Get Involved
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do! Your time and skills make a HUGE difference in our community. Get involved by joining a committee!
Learn MoreThe Centre
Trout Lake Community Centre is a gorgeous space offering recreation, education, and connection for all ages. Located beside beautiful John Hendry Park, our facility includes a full gymnasium, ice rink, fitness centre, multipurpose rooms, and leisure spaces. Trout Lake Community Centre is collaboratively operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Trout Lake Community Centre Association (TLCCA).
Since opening in 2012, the centre has been a hub for creativity, activity, and belonging. It is a place where neighbours come together to learn, play, and grow. We now proudly offer over 200 programs for all ages.
Watch the Happy 10th (Plus) Anniversary, Trout Lake Community Centre film made to honour the community volunteers, recreation staff, and officials whose combined spirit brought a dream to fruition. Learn how this hub was and continues to be a passion project for the people behind the scenes who invite you to make Trout Lake your home away from home, as they do.
Sustainability & Accessibility
We’re committed to environmental responsibility and accessibility in everything we do. From building design to program delivery, we aim to create a healthier, more inclusive future for our community members.
Trout Lake Community Centre was designed with sustainability in mind. It features natural lighting, energy-efficient systems, and environmentally friendly materials to reduce our ecological footprint.
The facility is LEED Gold Certified, designed by Walter Francl Architecture Inc. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability. Sustainable buildings save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people.
Certification comes only after building projects are assessed by how well they address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials and indoor environmental quality.
We prioritize waste reduction, energy conservation, and sustainable operations across our programs. Our initiatives encourage both staff and community members to make eco-conscious choices.
Greener art
The team at Trout Lake has been transforming our Art Studio to include more wooden toys such as Grapat Mandala, gorgeous wooden loose parts and shapes, Magic Wood tree house building set, wooden beads, and magnifiers.
- We have replaced plastic with metal bowls and trays for the children to use for art making, exploring play, and sorting.
- We made a children’s puppet theatre and hope to expand on our puppet collection.
- In terms of art supplies, we have eliminated glitter/glitter glue and small plastic from the cupboards, and have replaced them with more sustainable options such as natural materials and fibers.
- We also encourage outdoor exploring and using natural materials found locally.
Our birthday packages promote sustainability by eliminating single-use plastics and encouraging reusable tableware and decorations. We’re proud to celebrate responsibly!
Balloons are also now banned in all rentals and birthday parties to further minimize our environmental footprint. Instead, please consider choosing a more sustainable alternative. Some ideas to consider:
- Reusable/thrifted/borrowed decorations
- Paper decorations, potentially crafted by hand, that can be later recycled
- Live or potted plants that double as eco-friendly party-favors
- Dried flowers or garlands that are long lasting and compostable
- Lighting alternatives such as paper lanterns or LED string lights
Or get creative and DIY your celebration!
Meet Your Instructors
Our amazing local instructors bring energy, expertise, and creativity to every class. Learn more about your program instructor through reading their bio!
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Work With Us!
Thanks for your interest in working with us! Please see below for open roles that help make Trout Lake such a special place. Follow us on Instagram @troutlakecc for the latest updates about new opportunities.
Looking to teach a program at Trout Lake? Submit a Program Proposal.
If you are interested in auxiliary positions with the City of Vancouver, please visit their job portal jobs.vancouver.ca
The Winter Break Day Camp Project Manager will report to a designated representative of the Trout Lake Community Centre Association, will work with the day camp leaders and will consult and collaborate with the Trout Lake Community Centre Recreation Programmer II for all aspects related to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Winter Break Day camp program.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a day camp setting as a Grant Manager or Senior Leader
- Excellent organizational, supervisory and interpersonal and communications skills
- Diverse knowledge of activities and outings suitable for children 5–13 years old
- Ability to work well with children
- Demonstrates ability to deal with emergencies, unusual incidents and behavior challenges
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Demonstrates high levels of initiative and resourcefulness
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- Fluency in another language besides English and asset
- Proficient Computer Skills including Word, Excel, Publisher
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Day camp programs for children 5-13 years old
- Responsible for the safety, leadership and supervision of children 5-13 years old, volunteers and staff in a variety of activities
- Organize with the Day Camp Leaders to develop weekly plans and implement age-appropriate activities in accordance with weekly themes
- Identify supplies and equipment needs and submits a budget to supervisor for their requisitions
- Assist with marketing and promoting of all Day Camp programs including detailed schedule for each week
- Managing budgets and overseeing weekly petty cash usage and reports
- Assist with training and evaluation of all Day Camp staff and volunteers
- Providing supervision, leadership and support to Day camp staff and volunteers as well as organizing
- Providing a safe, educational and engaging environment for all children, staff and volunteers
- Liaise, communicate and work with the Recreation Staff to ensure the efficient operation of all Day Camp programs
- Liaison and communicate with parents and/or guardians who have questions/concerns regarding the Day Camp programs and working with the supervisor to resolve any issues
- Coordinate the collection of participants’ medical information & waiver forms and ensuring our Day Camp procedure are conducted in a safe and efficient manner
- Compiling program evaluations from leaders, volunteers and participants as well as completing a final report
Necessary Conditions for Consideration
- Employment is subject to successful clearance of Police Record Check including vulnerable sectors search
- Preference will be given to those who are choosing a career in recreation, education, social services or social science
- Must be a Canadian Citizen
- Between the ages of 15–30 years old
Terms/Conditions of Employment
- $25.72 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation pay & statutory holiday pay
- Dec 21-31, 2026, Monday to Thursday, 8:00-5:00p.m., 32 hours per week + 6 hours prep
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to:
Attention: Joe Oliveira, Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5N 4M4 Or by e-mail: [email protected] (subject line: Winter Break Day Camp Project Manager Application)
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 18, 2026
We thank all applicants but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The TLCCA is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with mutual respect and dignity. To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons living with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others.
The Senior Leader will report to a designated representative of the Trout Lake Community Centre Association and will work with the Project Manager and Junior Leader(s). The Senior Leader will collaborate with staff and volunteers to organize and deliver day camp programs.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safety, leadership and supervision of children 5–13 years old, volunteers and staff in a variety of activities
- With other staff members, plan and organize the camp activities
- Assist in planning, organizing and leading children on out-trips, sports, games, arts, crafts, music and educational activities
- Manage behavior of children using teaching, encouragement, natural and logical consequence methods
- Assist with program promotions
- Maintain good communication with parents, children, co-workers and volunteers
- Respond to first aid needs and unusual incidents
- Clean up and secure the room, leaving it presentable for evening programs/community groups
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as attendance checks and writing progress reports
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a day camp setting
- Excellent organizational, supervisory and interpersonal and communications skills
- Diverse knowledge of activities and outings suitable for children 5–13-year-olds
- Ability to work well with children
- Demonstrated ability to deal with emergencies, unusual incidents and behavioral challenges
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Demonstrated high levels of initiative and resourcefulness
- Current Emergency and/or Standard First Aid certification
- Fluency in another language besides English is an asset
Necessary Conditions for Consideration
- Employment is subject to successful clearance of Police Record Check including vulnerable sectors search
- Must be a Canadian Citizen
- Between the ages of 15–30 years old
Terms/Conditions of Employment
- $22.28 per hour + 4% vacation pay
- Dec 21-31, 2026, Monday to Thursday, 8:00-5:00p.m., 32 hours per week + 6 hours prep
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to:
Attention: Joe Oliveira, Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5N 4M4 Or by e-mail: [email protected] (subject line: Winter Break Day Camp Leader Application)
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 18, 2026
We thank all applicants but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The TLCCA is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with mutual respect and dignity. To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons living with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others.
The Junior Leader will report to a designated representative of the Trout Lake Community Centre Association and will work with the Project Manager and Senior Leader(s). The Junior Leader will collaborate with staff and volunteers to organize and deliver day camp programs.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safety, leadership and supervision of children 5–13 years old, volunteers and staff in a variety of activities
- With other staff members, plan and organize the camp activities
- Assist in planning, organizing and leading children on out-trips, sports, games, arts, crafts, music and educational activities
- Manage behavior of children using teaching, encouragement, natural and logical consequence methods
- Assist with program promotions
- Maintain good communication with parents, children, co-workers and volunteers
- Respond to first aid needs and unusual incidents
- Clean up and secure the room, leaving it presentable for evening programs/community groups
- Perform basic administrative tasks such as attendance checks and writing progress reports
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a day camp setting
- Excellent organizational, supervisory and interpersonal and communications skills
- Diverse knowledge of activities and outings suitable for children 5–13-year-olds
- Ability to work well with children
- Demonstrated ability to deal with emergencies, unusual incidents and behavioral challenges
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Demonstrated high levels of initiative and resourcefulness
- Current Emergency and/or Standard First Aid certification
- Fluency in another language besides English is an asset
Necessary Conditions for Consideration
- Employment is subject to successful clearance of Police Record Check including vulnerable sectors search
- Must be a Canadian Citizen
- Between the ages of 15–30 years old
Terms/Conditions of Employment
- $21.22 per hour + 4% vacation pay
- Dec 21-31, 2026, Monday to Thursday, 8:00-5:00p.m., 32 hours per week + 6 hours prep
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to:
Attention: Joe Oliveira, Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5N 4M4 Or by e-mail: [email protected] (subject line: Winter Break Day Camp Leader Application)
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 18, 2026
We thank all applicants but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The TLCCA is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with mutual respect and dignity. To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we welcome applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons living with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others.