Our Vision
Jeunesse 2000 (J2K) envisions a world in which youth and teens are comfortable in their own skin, enjoying their lives with their peers, and are confidently able to adapt to the ever-changing realities of growing up in a culture where not everything is clearly laid out.
Our Mission
J2K breaks isolation by providing a space for marginalized youth to connect and build community through music, art, and sports programming. J2K creates space for storytelling, for skills-building, and for youth to access education pertinent to them outside of a formal educational system.
By creating a space by and for young people, J2K attempts to foster solidarity between participants without expectations, and empower them in their own decision making, their own desires, and their potential.
Our Approach
Jeunesse 2000 is a home away from home for teens 12-17 years old, offering a non-judgmental and welcoming drop-in center that caters to their interests and needs.
At J2K, youth can be themselves: chill, play sports, cook, play video games, watch movies, or sing and rap in our music studio – all free of charge.
J2K also offers regular workshops on a variety of topics, including legal rights, art, and sex education
Music Programming
In 2013, J2K opened a music program, full of instruments and software. On a drop-in basis, teens can use musical instruments for practice and jam sessions. The free music studio is on a by-appointment basis, with the goals of: teaching youth how to use music software (mixing, mastering), and recording their music, poetry, and other personal projects. Drop-into J2K to find out how to make an appointment.
In conjunction with the music studio programming, J2K regularly hosts concerts and talent showcases for Montreal youth and J2K participants to perform. These include the annual events: Street Vibes and Do My Ladies Run This?
Sports Programming
The youth can drop in to play basketball or enjoy other sports in an open environment. Whether you’re looking to join a full or half-court basketball game, shoot some hoops casually, or try your hand at other activities like volleyball, soccer, or any other sport, there’s space for everyone to get active and have fun.
Open Gym Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 16h00-18h00
Saturday: 15h00-18h00
For general inquiry about J2K,
please email: jeunesse2000@headandhands.ca or call: (514) 484-8833
Follow us @j2k.mtl
Location & Drop-In Hours
Address
3770 Décarie Blvd
Montréal
QC H4A 3J7
Drop-In Hours
Monday-Friday: 13h00-20h00
Saturday: 13h00-18h00
Sunday: Closed