National Youth Week

Thursday, May 1–Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | All day

National Youth Week starts May 1, and runs until National Child and Youth Mental Health Day on May 7. During this week, communities recognize and celebrate youth and their positive contributions to the community.  

Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, young people are involved in meaningful activities, every day. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement!

The Barrie Public Library is hosting special Youth Week events, and the City of Barrie is proud to be offering a variety of opportunities to celebrate National Youth Week:

*Regular drop-in rates apply. Schedule subject to change.
Thursday, May 1
3–4:15pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Thursday, May 1
3:15–4:45pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Thursday, May 1
3:30–7:30pm		Free Youth Centre Drop-in @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Open to youth ages 11–17. Come in and explore the amazing opportunities in this space.
Thursday, May 1
6–7:50pm		Youth Public Skate* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Friday, May 2
3–5pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Friday, May 2
3:15–4:45pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Friday, May 2
4–8pm    		Free Youth Centre Drop-in @ Lampman Lane Community Centre
Open to youth ages 11–17. Come in and explore the amazing opportunities in this space.
Saturday, May 3
9am–1pm		Wellness Fair @ Barrie Farmers' Market
Youth are invited to come and get connected with various community organizations and resources focused on wellness. Youth are also invited to visit the Recreation and Culture Services booth for some fun games!
Saturday, May 3
7–8:50pm		Youth Public Skate* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Sunday, May 4
10–10:50am		Youth Stick & Puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Sunday, May 4
11–11:50am		Youth Stick & Puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Monday, May 5
3–4:15pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Monday, May 5
3:15–4:45pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Monday, May 5
3:30–7:30pm    		Free Youth Centre Drop-in @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Open to youth ages 11–17. Come in and explore the amazing opportunities in this space.
Monday, May 5
4–8pm		Free Youth Centre Drop-in @ Lampman Lane Community Centre
Open to youth ages 11–17. Come in and explore the amazing opportunities in this space.
Monday, May 5
6–6:50pm		Youth Stick & Puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Monday, May 5
7–7:50pm		Youth Stick & Puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Tuesday, May 6
3–4:15pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Tuesday, May 6
3:15–4:45pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Tuesday, May 6
6–7:50pm		Youth Public Skate* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Wednesday, May 7
3–4:15pm		$1 After School Drop-in Gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Wednesday, May 7
3:30–7:30pm		Free Youth Centre Drop-in @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Open to youth ages 11–17. Come in and explore the amazing opportunities in this space.
Wednesday, May 7
4:15–5:05pm		Youth Stick & Puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Wednesday, May 7
5:15–6:05pm		Youth Stick & Puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre

View the National Youth Week Calendar for a list of drop-ins taking place May 1–7 (including all-ages activities) & visit barrie.ca/RecDropins for full drop-in schedules.

Outside of National Youth Week, the City hosts events and programs at the youth centre at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, and at the Lampman Lane Community Centre on an ongoing basis, offering individuals aged 11–17 in Barrie opportunities for creative development, exploration, personal growth and play. For information about youth programs at the City, visit barrie.ca/YouthRecPrograms.

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