Celebrate Youth Week in Vaughan!
FREE fun activities for youth from May 1 to 7
Every May, the City of Vaughan celebrates youth and their active participation in our community. Whether it’s through contributions to recreation, drama, sports, volunteering, dance or art, National Youth Week is a time to honour Vaughan’s young leaders.
From Monday, May 1 to Sunday, May 7, the City is hosting a variety of free activities for youth ages 10 to 17 at select community centres and facilities. Join in! Pre-registration is recommended and is now available at vaughan.perfectmind.com (under City Special Events).
In addition to registered programs, youth will have access to free drop-in activities, including recreational swimming, sports and game rooms throughout the week.
This year’s weeklong celebrations will kick off with a Rock & Rollerblading Party on Monday, May 1 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Al Palladini Community Centre (9201 Islington Ave.) and will end with a Pool Wrap Party on Sunday, May 7 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.)
Throughout the week, youth ages 13 to 17 will also have free access to all Vaughan Fitness Centres. Pre-registration is not required to use the facilities, however, signed parental consent is mandatory – this can be done at the front desk when you sign in. For more information about locations and amenities, visit vaughan.ca/fitness.
There are many other free in-person workshops to try, including the following:
Explore your love of music! You can act out monologues or sing to your favourite Broadway musical at the City Playhouse Theatre. In partnership with Rockstar Music Central, you can even experience bucket drumming.
Play a sport! Try archery, badminton, bowling, rollerblading, hip-hop/dancing, ice skating and more.
Get active! Create a new workout plan, or try spinning, yoga, meditation, bootcamps, squats, deadlifts, bench reps and more. You can even participate in a Recreational Swim and Fitness Challenge at select pools.
Get cooking! Learn how to make your own pizza croissants.
Join York Regional Police seminars, including topics on drug prevention and gang prevention, as well as a virtual session on bullying and cyber bullying.
Fuel your entrepreneur! Learn how to start a business and make your own money this summer from experts in the City’s Economic Development department.
Make a LEGO movie! Go on set with Film Camp in a Box and learn about stop-motion animation films.
Get crafty! You can style your own tile in a pottery-painting workshop or ‘upcycle’ your garbage to create a beautiful work of art.
Like video games? Learn how to make your own game, create coding concepts and more.
Save a life. Learn the life-saving skill of how to administer CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to help someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.
Drop-in activities include:
- Three-on-three basketball tournament
- Badminton demonstrations
- Volleyball demonstrations
There’s so much more you can do! Learn more about all the Youth Week events and activities, including hours and locations, by visiting vaughan.ca/recreation.
Need volunteer hours for your high school requirement, or work experience for your resume or college/ university application?
Your local community centre has lots of opportunities to choose from. Volunteer with the Recreation Services team to instruct a preschool, dance or sports class. Create arts and crafts with children who have a disability. Assist in delivering swim lessons and earn credits for aquatic leadership courses to save up to 60 per cent! Visit vaughan.ca/RecJobs to find out how you can volunteer with our Recreation Services team.
Work at a Vaughan community centre this summer!
During Youth Week, the Recreation Services team is hosting an in-person hiring event on Wednesday, May 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Promenade Fitness Circle (7700 Bathurst St.). Interviews will be held for different positions at Vaughan’s community centres this summer and beyond, including: specialists in art, basketball, dance, gymnastics and tennis, as well as an integration counsellor and community day program assistant, which provide support to individuals with disabilities. To guarantee an interview time, register in advance at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Individuals with all skillsets are welcome to attend.
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