Battle of the Youth: The Ultimate Game Night
Join Smart Waterloo Region Innovation Labs as they host three nights of Games for Youth in Wilmot Township! You will play fast paced games and complete against your friends and others in attendance! Snacks and drinks provided at this FREE event!
Three dates and locations are being hosted from September 25 - 29, 2023
- Mon. Sept. 25 @ the New Hamburg Community Centre, 251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg
Grade 3 to 8 welcome from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday Sept. 26 @ St. Agatha Community Centre, 1791 Erb's Road, St. Agatha
Ages 10 - 18 welcome from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Thurs. Sept. 28 @ New Dundee Community Centre, 1028 Queen St., New Dundee
Ages 10 - 18 welcome from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Youth Centre
Located on the upper level of the Wilmot Recreation Complex, is the Optimist Youth Centre, a 1200 square foot facility dedicated for youth, grade 4 to grade 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 for access to the space.
Programming at the drop in Centre will include skill building, workshops, movie nights, schoolwork help, and special programming throughout the year.
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. On a monthly basis, youth plan, organize and lead special events which help to fund the different initiatives they plan for the Centre.
Equipment
Virtual Play
- PlayStation 3
- Nintendo Switch
- XBOX 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 |
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Wilmot Recreation Complex |
The HIVE returning October 2023 Youth Action Council Meetings returning October 2 |
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Tuesday |
5:00 p.m. - to 9:00 p.m. |
Wilmot Recreation Complex |
The HIVE returning October 2023 |
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Wednesday |
5:00 p.m. - to 9:00 p.m. |
Wilmot Recreation Complex |
The HIVE returning October 2023 |
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Thursday |
Closed |
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Friday |
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
New Hamburg Arena |
Pipes n' Rails The program will resume again in fall 2023. Stay tuned |
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Saturday |
Closed |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Youth Programming Card
A Youth Programming Card is required for youth grades 4 to 12 to utilize the space for all program offerings. 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.
Youth Programming Cards expire annually on June 30 and are required for new paperwork each year to ensure we have 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 & Waiver - coming soon!
Travel Home Alone Permission (Grade 7-12) - coming soon!
Programs
The programming offered in the Optimist Youth Centre is based around 4 pillars: Connecting, Engagement, Learning & Wellness.
| Connecting |
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Youth Action Council
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| Engagement |
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THE HIVE: Returning October 2023
Pipes and Rails: Held at the New Hamburg Arena (251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg) Returning Fall 2023
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 program information coming soon. |
| Wellness |
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More program information 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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