Enjoy all Vaughan has to offer its youth

April 9, 2022 10:00 a.m.
​The City offers drop-in activities, game rooms and summer jobs

Are your kids looking for things to do, but aren’t able to commit to a set schedule? Maybe they are starting to think about a rewarding summer job? The City of Vaughan is here to help!

Drop-in programs for youth
Did you know that drop-in activities for youth ages 10 to 17 years old are offered at community centres across the city? Whether your kids are looking to play basketball or use the game rooms – featuring billiards, foosball, air hockey, ping pong, Xbox and Wii – there  is something fun for everyone to enjoy.

Youth memberships are available for the school year and are valid until Friday, June 17. The cost for a membership is $16 and single visits can also be purchased for $5.25. To purchase a youth membership visit your local community centre or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca. 

Drop-in recreational schedules are available online at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Pre-registration and pre-payment are available for convenience one week in advance of the scheduled activity, with limited spots for walk-ins. To cancel your drop-in reservation online, view the ‘Schedules’ section of your client profile. Then, simply switch from ‘Calendar View’ to ‘List View’ and select ‘Actions’ to begin. A full credit/refund will be issued without penalty.

Is your preferred time block full? Add yourself to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will receive an email notification with the option to accept and register or decline, directly from your online account. If your spot has not been accepted within 24 hours of receiving the email, it will be made available to the next person on the waitlist. Make sure your current email address is up to date on your profile.

Need help registering? Watch the City’s video on how to register for a drop-in program or how to purchase a Vaughan recreation membership online. For more information on registered programs, visit the City’s sports and game rooms webpage.

Volunteering
Need volunteer hours for your high school requirement? Work experience for your resume or college or university application? Your local community centre has lots of opportunities to choose from.

Volunteer with the City’s Recreation team to instruct a preschool, dance or sports class. Create arts and crafts with children who have special needs. Assist in delivering swim lessons and earn credits for aquatic leadership courses to save up to 60 per cent off enrolment.

To volunteer with the City, you must:
  • be a minimum of 14 years old
  • complete the following programs:
  • complete a Police Vulnerable Sector check
  • be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

For more information, view the City’s volunteering webpage at vaughan.ca/RecJobs.

Aquatic Leadership
Swim instructors and lifeguards are great part-time jobs that look can be added to you college or university application, and the City is always hiring. Training and certification in aquatic leadership courses – delivered by the City’s aquatic leadership staff – will be available at select community centre pools during July and August. Pre-registration is required and opens on Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30 a.m. at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For more information, view the Aquatic Leadership brochure (PDF) or visit vaughan.ca/swim.

Summer jobs
Know someone looking for a summer job? The City is currently hiring people to mentor children and youth at camp. Full-time hours will be available in July and August for Summer Camp counsellors, directors and specialists; individuals with specialized skills, including art, basketball, dance, gymnastics, and tennis, are encouraged to apply. Earn competitive wages while doing important work that makes a difference in your community.

Looking for something part-time? The City is also recruiting for summer recreation program instructors, swim instructors and lifeguards. Applicants must complete the Part-Time Employment Application form (PDF), provide a copy of all required supporting documents and submit everything to recjobs@vaughan.ca.

To work for the City, you must:

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