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The West Perth Youth Centre and programs strives to make youth proud to call West Perth home, as well as encourage and foster their voices in our thriving community.
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The West Perth Youth Centre is Open from 3pm - 5:30pm most days for drop-in or scheduled programs. Please check the calendar below for the planned months activities and programs. Also, check our social media accounts @westperthrecreation to see all upcoming and past programs available, for free, to our West Perth Youth.
Thursday, June 29th Movie Starting at 8:30pm Lion’s Park - Sofina Family Foods Pavilion All ages welcome! Ages 12 and under require an adult present. Free entry! Drinks and snacks available for purchase - sales to support Mitchell Food Bank. MOVIE DETAILS COMING SOON!
Programming at the West Perth Youth Centre would not be possible without the support from United Way Perth Huron. Thank you!
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| Youth Week 2023 |
Thank you to all the event partners involved in our Youth Week 2023 events! These events happened because of community members and businesses like you!Thank you to Greg Judge, Alison Smith, Laser Tag to Go, and our volunteers for their part! Also, to the businesses involved with our Scavenger Hunt: All Styles ll, B & B Pet Supplies, CIBC, Circle K, Couture Hair Studio & Spa, Dick’s Barber Shop, Floral Treasures, Jillian’s, McDonald’s Valu-Mart, MMJ Asian Mart, Mobil Convenience Store, Pizza Hut, Schneider’s Computing & Websites Ltd., Scotiabank, West Perth Public Library, YNCU, and 101 Bar and Fire Grill Restaurant!Thank you all the youth and participants for attending these events and to our Youth Advisory Committee for all the hard work and planning you put into these events! #wpyouthweek2023Visit us next year for details regarding Youth Week 2024! If you are interested in volunteering or participating in youth week, let us know using the contact information!
National Youth Week occurs annually from May 1 – 7National Youth Week is a week dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community. National Youth Week is not a program, but rather a movement. It is driven by what happens in local communities across Canada. The events for National Youth Week were generously funded by United Way Perth-Huron through their Youth in Action Grants!
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| Postponed: Support West Perth's recognition as a Youth Friendly Community |
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Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on recreation opportunities, Play Works put a hold on all Youth Friendly Community applications until 2022.
We want to thank everyone who has helped us with this application so far and assure you that any information we have collected will still be eligible when we apply next year. For those still interested in helping, we will update you as soon as applications open for 2023.
Thanks again for your commitment to this community!
Questions?
Contact our Child and Youth Centre Program Lead:
Caitlyn Bergsma (519) 348-9311 |
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The West Perth Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) members have the important duty of advising the Municipal Staff and Council as to the concerns and interests of the youth and teens in our community. YAC members will also help plan special events, field trips, dances, enrichment programs and classes for teens. The main focus of YAC is planning National Youth Week in West Perth which occurs from May 1-7 yearly! The West Perth YAC is a great opportunity to make a difference in our community, gain experience and skills while completing your Community Service Hours requirement. Requirements:
Fill out the Membership Application to join YAC for 2023-2024!
Share your ideas! Do you have an idea for a youth event in West Perth? Share it with the West Perth Youth Advisory Committee by contacting our Recreation Coordinator at 519-348-9311 or cbergsma@westperth.com.
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| 211 Ontario and Connect Youth Perth Huron |
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211 Ontario is a helpline and online database of Ontario's community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists. Visit 211 Ontario to learn the services available for youth, including shelters for youth, young parent resources, and youth/summer employment. ConnectYouth Perth Huron is an online local resource for youth in Perth and Huron Counties to help them make educated decisions about their lives. |
| 2022 Youth Programming Spectrum |
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Our West Perth Youth 2022 Programming Spectrum is the municipality's commitment to growing social and economic opportunities for youth in West Perth in 2022 and beyond.
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