Located on the upper level of the Wilmot Recreation Complex, is the Optimist Youth Centre - a 1200 square foot facility dedicated for youth, grade 5 to grade 12. The Centre offers a place for youth to gather, socialize and play games in a safe and supervised setting. A Youth Centre 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), Junior Youth Action Council, and Volunity: Youth Volunteer Program. 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:
Games
Day | Time | Program |
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Monday |
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
The HIVE Youth Action Council Meetings **Closed March 13 |
Tuesday |
5:00 p.m. - to 9:00 p.m. |
The HIVE **Closed March 14 |
Wednesday |
5:00 p.m. - to 9:00 p.m. |
The HIVE **Closed March 15 |
Thursday |
Closed |
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Friday |
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
Pipes n' Rails** At 251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg Cancelled March 24, March 31, & April 7 |
Saturday |
Closed |
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Sunday |
Closed |
** HIVE is closed over March Break **
A Youth Centre Card is required for youth grades 5 - 12 to utilize the space for all program offerings. The application can be accessed online, please 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.
Please note, cards must be presented for entry.
The programming offered in the Optimist Youth Centre is based around 4 pillars: Connecting, Engagement, Learning & Wellness.
Connecting |
Youth Action Council
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Engagement |
THE HIVE
Pipes and Rails - Held at the New Hamburg Arena (251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg)
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Learning |
More Program Information coming soon. |
Wellness |
More Program Information coming soon.
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The Optimist Youth Centre is proudly supported by the New Hamburg Optimist Club and the Petersburg Optimist Club.
For more information on the Optimist Youth Centre, please contact us.
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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