Youth Programs.

Looking for something for your kids to do outside of school? We’re sharing some great youth-focused programs, activities, and drop-in opportunities offered through local recreation centres and youth centres. From sports and games to creative activities and places to hang out and connect, there are lots of ways for local youth to get involved and have fun. The Ridgeway PAC is simply sharing these community resources and is not affiliated with or responsible for the programs listed, so please check the details directly with each organization.

Community Youth Programs Schedule:
https://www.nvrc.ca/programs-memberships/program-directory/youth

Parkgate Society Youth Services
Weekly free drop-in programs for youth in Grades 5–12, with games, sports, arts & crafts, movies, video games, and free snacks. A welcoming, inclusive space to hang out, meet other youth, and try new activities, with summer BBQs by the skate park. Youth can also connect with outreach workers for support and local resources.
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North Shore Women’s Centre – Youth Empowerment Programming
The North Shore Women’s Centre offers free Youth Empowerment programs designed to educate, encourage, and empower girls and gender-diverse youth.

Programs include Rising Voices (ages 11–13), Power in Connection (ages 14–18), and a Neurodivergent Empowerment Program for Grade 6–7 youth.

Each program provides opportunities for connection, self-discovery, discussion, workshops, social activities, and mentorship.
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Ron Andrews Youth Night
Youth in grades 6-9 can come out to the Ron Andrews facility on Friday nights and have the facility to themselves! The pool and fitness centre* will be available, along with sports, arts, crafts, table tennis, foosball, board games, and more. Come on out and enjoy Ron Andrews with your friend.
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Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
The brand-new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre features a dedicated Youth Lounge (Room 2003). Following the facility’s grand reopening, youth services have launcheda regular , free weekly drop-in schedule for yuth in Grades 4 through 12 (ages 9-18).

Youth Lounge Drop-In Schedule
Drop-ins are completely free and include access to video games, arcade basketball, foosball, board games, special seasonal events, and a space to socialize with a Youth Leader on-site.

Fridays & Saturdays: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Lynn Creek Youth Centre
Drop-Ins: Features video games, board games, snacks, and activities.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays:
    • Grades 4–7: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    • Grades 7+: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturdays: Youth Night (Grades 6–9) 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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NSNH Youth Centre at John Braithwaite
Features a dedicated space operated by the North Shore Neighbourhood House (NSNH). The Youth Centre Drop-in Lounge is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Fridays and Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It includes drop-in basketball on select nights, social road trips, and a safe hang-out space.
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Delbrook Youth Centre
Looking for something fun to do? Challenge a friend to a video game, pool, table tennis or other fun games. A Youth Leader will be there to coordinate safe and fun activities for Youth! This program is FREE.

  • Tuesdays 4:00-8:00pm (Grades 5+)
  • Wednesdays 4:00-8:00pm (Grades 5+)
  • Fridays 4:00-6:00pm (Grades 5-7)
  • Fridays 6:00-9:00pm (Grades 7+)
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