Registered Youth Programming
For more information about registered programs for youth, such a Kids' Clubs, Artshine, March Break Camps, Babysitting and Home Alone, visit wilmot.ca/Programs.
Youth Centre
Located on the upper level of the Wilmot Recreation Complex, the Optimist Youth Centre is a 1,200-square-foot facility dedicated for youth in Grades 4 to 12. The Centre offers a place for youth to gather, socialize and play games in a safe and supervised setting. A Youth Programming Card is required to access the space. Programming at the drop-in centre will include skill-building, workshops, movie nights, schoolwork help, and special programming throughout the year.
The space is run in collaboration with the Wilmot Family Resource Centre, which offers programming on Thursday evenings as well as special events.
In addition to being a drop-in Centre, the Optimist Youth Centre is also the home of the Youth Action Council (YAC) and Junior Youth Action Council. Each month, youth plan, organize and lead special events which help to fund the different initiatives planned for the Centre.
Equipment
Virtual Play
- PlayStation 3
- Nintendo Switch
- X Box 1
Games
- Billiard's table
- Ping Pong table
- Large variety of board games classic and new!
| Day | Time | Location | Program |
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Monday |
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please refer to program tabs below or to the monthly calendar for program specifics and aged timeslots. |
Youth Centre |
The HIVE |
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Tuesday |
CLOSED |
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Wednesday |
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please refer to program tabs below or to the monthly calendar for program specifics and aged timeslots. |
Youth Centre |
The HIVE |
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Thursday |
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please refer to program tabs below or to the monthly calendar for program specifics and aged timeslots. |
Youth Centre |
The DROP |
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Friday |
CLOSED |
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Saturday |
CLOSED |
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Sunday |
CLOSED |
Monthly Activity Calendar
Please visit the Optimist Youth Centre or Customer Service at the Wilmot Recreation Complex for your printed copy.
Youth Programming Card
A Youth Programming Card is required for youth from Grades 4 to 12 to use the space for all program offerings.
Options to Complete the form:
- Complete the Youth Programming Card Application and return it to the Supervisor of Recreation Programming via email.
- Paper applications can also be completed upon arrival at the Youth Centre for your first visit but must be completed by a parent to stay.
- Complete the online youth programming card application
Youth Programming Cards expire annually on June 30 and are required to be resubmitted each year to ensure the most up-to-date information and permissions for the participants.
Please note: cards must be presented for entry to any recreation Youth Program offered by the Township of Wilmot.
Youth Programming Card Application and Waiver- Printable Version
Travel Home Alone Authorization (Grades 7-12) -Printable Version
Cancellations/Closures
Please be aware the the Optimist Youth Centre will be closed on the following dates:
- Wednesday, December 25
- Thursday, December 26
- Wednesday, January 1
Youth Centre Programs
The programming offered in the Optimist Youth Centre is based around four pillars: Connecting, Engagement, Learning and Wellness.
Connecting
| Youth Action Council |
We will not have any Youth Action Council Meetings for December. See you in January! |
Engagement
| THE HIVE |
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Special Activities:
Program Cancellations:
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The DROP |
Special Activities:
Program Cancellations:
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| Reaching Our Rural Youth Events |
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The Reaching Our Rural Youth (RORY) Project’s goal is to address the barriers to reaching youth aged 9-12 years and implement a Youth Engagement Strategy to co-develop a youth-driven model that better serves youth mental health and is operated by the Wilmot Family Resource Centre.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE EVENTS! |
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Pipes and Rails - Currently on HOLD |
A paid Youth Pass is required to participate in the program. Memberships must be purchased in advance from the Wilmot Recreation Complex. Cost is $3.10 per visit, purchased in a pass of 10. For more information, please contact the Supervisor of Recreation Programming. |
Learning
| More Programs Coming Soon |
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Wellness
| More Programs Coming soon |
The Optimist Youth Centre is proudly supported by the New Hamburg Optimist Club and the Petersburg Optimist Club.
Contacts
Lacey Smith
Recreation Programmer
Administration Complex
60 Snyder's Road West
T: 519-634-8519 ext. 251
Toll Free:: 1-800-469-5576
TTY: 519-634-5037
Email
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