National Youth Week

Friday, May 1–Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 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 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.
2026 Dates & TimesDetails
Friday, May 1
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Friday, May 1
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Friday, May 1
3:30–7:30pm
Sensory aware youth centre drop-in* @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Saturday, May 2
3:30–8:30pm
Free youth centre and gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Sunday, May 3
10–10:50am
Youth stick & puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Sunday, May 3
11–11:50am
Youth stick & puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Sunday, May 3
5–6:30pm
Youth volleyball drop-in* @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Monday, May 4
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Monday, May 4
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Monday, May 4
3:30–7:30pm
Free youth centre drop-in @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Monday, May 4
4–8pm
Free youth centre drop-in @ Lampman Lane Community Centre
Monday, May 4
6–6:50pm
Youth stick & puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Monday, May 4
7–7:50pm
Youth stick & puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Tuesday, May 5
2:45–4:15pm
$1 after school gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Tuesday, May 5
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Tuesday, May 5
4–8pm
Free youth centre drop-in @ Lampman Lane Community Centre
Wednesday, May 6
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Wednesday, May 6
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Wednesday, May 6
4–8pm
Free youth centre drop-in @ Lampman Lane Community Centre
Wednesday, May 6
4–4:50pm
Youth stick & puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Wednesday, May 6
5–5:50pm
Youth stick & puck* @ Allandale Recreation Centre
Thursday, May 7
2:45–4:15pm
$1 after school gym @ Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
Thursday, May 7
3–4:30pm
$1 after school gym @ East Bayfield Community Centre
Thursday, May 7
3:30–7:30pm
Free youth centre drop-in @ Peggy Hill Team Community 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.

May 1, 2026 - 12:00am - May 7, 2026 - 11:59pm