Wilmot's Youth Action Council (Y.A.C.) is a group of local youth volunteers (ages 14- 19) who offer other youth a chance to be involved in the community, to create and support the youth voice. Youth will learn and develop leadership skills and provide input into the programs offered to them.
For more information please refer to the Terms of Reference for the Youth Action Council
Mandate
Wilmot's Youth Action Council is open to all youth within the community, and is committed to finding out their needs and interests. Through the actions of the group, youth will be provided with the opportunity to become involved in activities and events throughout the community.
Meetings
YAC Meetings are held from September until June on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. online using Zoom. The group does not meet on holidays, or if the Wilmot Recreation Complex is closed.
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Youth Action Council Minutes |
Application Forms for Both Jr & YAC
General Membership Application Form - Wilmot Township
Volunteering with YAC
Are you a youth or young adult (19+) wanting to volunteer with a group of enthusiastic youth? If so, check out the application below and return it to wilmotsyouthactioncouncil@gmail.com.
Youth Ally Volunteer Application
Events
Youth Action Council is back. Please watch our social media accounts for more information on our online events!
YAC offers events in October, November, December, February, March and May. Events are run entirely by the YAC members from start to finish, from booking the space, to material lists to the cleanup, it’s all about the youth power! Through providing our youth the opportunity to learn and develop their transferable skills, we are investing in our leaders of tomorrow.
If you would like more information on how to get involved with the Youth Action Council, on upcoming events or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
Youth Week 2022
Youth Week is back, although a little late this year. Five events will be occurring between June 1 - 7. Click below for information and registration links.
| Bracelet Making - Wednesday June 1 |
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Please join us for Bracelet Making night, where we will be making Morse Code Bracelets via Zoom! The event will be taking place on Wednesday June 1st from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for ages 6+. All materials will be delivered to your door (address required upon registration), please register by May 29.
There is absolutely no cost to participants, and all the materials are provided.
Register Here! |
| Italian Cooking Night - Friday June 3 |
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YAC Cooking Night is back by popular demand! Happening on Friday June 3rd from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for ages 8+.
This time you will learn to make pizza, garlic bread & Salad over Zoom! All you have to do is register by May 29, and a facilitator will deliver the ingredients to your door.
Register Here! |
| Baking Night - Sunday June 5 |
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Please join us for our Virtual Baking night, where we will make & decorate Cupcakes! Happening on Sunday June 3 from 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. for grades 5-7. Registration required by May 29 and all ingredients will be delivered to your Door by a YAC Facilitator.
Register Here! |
| Movie Night TROLLS - Monday June 6 |
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Bring the whole Family to our Virtual Movie Night being hosted over Zoom, where we will share our screen and watch the Movie Trolls together (and maybe even sing along!) And what would a movie night be without snacks?! Register by May 29 to secure your Family Snack Bins, that will be delivered to your door on the day of the event!
Register Here! |
| Youth Painting IN the Park - Tuesday June 7 |
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Please join us for Youth Painting in the Park; our first IN PERSON event since 2020!
We are delighted to have Sarah, from Sarah Clarke Art leading us through the a painting! This event is for ages 10-18 and will occur at Sir Adam Beck Park at 215 Snyder's Road East in Baden (please note this is NOT at Sir Adam Beck Public School) from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Please register by May 29th to secure your spot.
There is absolutely no cost to participants, and all the materials are provided.
Register Here! |
Contacts
Wilmot's Youth Action Council
Optimist Youth Centre
Wilmot Recreation Complex
1291 Nafziger Road
T: 519-634-9225 ext. 345
Toll Free: 1-800-469-5576
TTY: 519-634-5037
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