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Town of Whitby
Youth Health Membership
Sign up for a discounted Youth Health Club Membership at the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex if you are between the ages 14 to 17. Enjoy full access to the health club, pool, locker rooms and sauna. Contact us for a copy of the Youth Health Club Membership form.
The Town of Whitby is committed to providing a community for youth to thrive and be successful for the future. We are a Platinum Level Youth Friendly Community that strives to integrate local youth into our activities and decision-making.
Get involved
Interested in getting involved or have questions about our youth initiatives? Contact your Youth Recreation Program Coordinator or call 905.655.2890.
Youth Rooms
If you are 12 to 18 years of age and live in Whitby, come check out our free Youth Rooms! View our Youth Event Calendar to learn when the next event is happening!
Youth Room activities |
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Youth Rooms are a great way to get connected with others for free, fun monthly events. Planned theme nights, special events, activities and workshops are just a few things hosted in the Youth Rooms! Each Youth Room features the following items for you to enjoy including:
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How to attend |
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If you're interested in a free Youth Room membership your parent/guardian must register for a free youth room membership online or in person at McKinney Sports Centre or Brooklin Community Centre and Library. A Youth Membership is required to attend and participate in Youth Room activities. |
Youth Room locations |
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We offer two Youth Rooms. The Brooklin Community Centre and Library Youth Room is located at 8 Vipond Rd. in Brooklin. and The McKinney Centre Youth Room(fueled by Booster Juice) is located at 222 McKinney Drive. |
Youth Room hours |
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Brooklin Community Centre and Library Youth Room hours:
McKinney Youth Room fueled by Booster Juice hours:
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Youth Council
Are you a youth in our community? You can become a part of the Whitby Youth Council to work together and address the needs of youth in the community. You gain valuable experience and opportunities in the community to use for future endeavours, while obtaining your Community Services Volunteer hours.
How to get involved
Applications are now open for the 2022/2023 school year. Applicants will be contacted for an interview early September.
If you are a youth in the community, come join us! You can apply online to get involved or contact us for more information. Applications are accepted, reviewed in the summer months with new members added to the Youth Council in September.
Our priorities
The Whitby Youth Council focuses on these four priorities for youth in our community:
- Youth events
- Promotion of Youth Council and events
- Outreach programming for youth
- Recruitment of new volunteers for the Youth Council
Youth events
Stay connected with the latest youth events and Youth Rooms in your area. These events are designed to spark your interests and provide interactive fun if you are between the ages 12 to 18. Stay up to date with the latest facility closures and program notices by subscribing to our news feed. Stay tuned for any advance notices for cancellations.
Celebrating Youth Awards
The Whitby Youth Council has created the Celebrating Youth Awards that will be awarded to youth between the ages 12 and 18 who demonstrate a commitment to community involvement as well as personal achievement. The awards showcase youth's selfless contributions and acts of goodwill including building community ties, involvement with civic issues and activities, or helping to create a safe and healthy community. The selected youth will be recognized at the Whitby Youth Council Celebrating Youth Awards Night. More information to come for 2022.
National Youth Week (May 1-7) Presented by Elexicon |
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Whitby youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to celebrate National Youth Week (May 1 to 7) Presented by Elexicon. Stay connected with your friends and have fun with a series of activities. Go for a free swim or skate, visit the Youth Room Open House, shoot some hoops at the free Youth Drop-In Basketball and more!
Sunday, May 1- Free Swim at Anne Ottebrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m. (ID must be shown to verify age)
Monday, May 2 - Virtual Webinars Participate in fun trivia for your chance to win an awesome prize! Virtual Goal Setting and Visioning with Sam Demma Learn about the four rules of goal setting, the science behind setting goals and the importance of personal beliefs. Receive a voucher for Taco Bell.
Tuesday, May 3 - Youth Room Open House at Brooklin Community Centre and Library, 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Enjoy pizza, prizes, games, and tournaments
Thursday, May 5 - Attend Art Attack at Station Gallery, 7:00p.m. Featured youth artists will be recognized for their art submissions.
Friday, May 6 - Free Drop in Basketball at Brooklin Community Centre and Library, 4:00p.m.-7:30p.m. Ages 9 to 13: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ages 14 to 18: 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 7 - Free Public Skate at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 2:00p.m. to 3:45p.m. Youth are FREE to skate! (ID must be shown to verify age).
Youth Week in Whitby is presented by Elexicon Energy
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Art Attack |
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Calling all Whitby Youth Artists!
Between now and Friday, April 15, Whitby youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to apply to be featured in Art Attack – an annual showcase of local youth artists held each year during National Youth Week. This year’s artwork submission categories include drawing and painting, sculpture, video and film, photography, graffiti, fashion and jewellery and spoken word (must be a video submission).
Works of art will be featured during this year’s Art Attack event being held at Station Gallery.
Apply online by April 15, 2022. Applicants will be contacted upon submission with further details and information.
Art Attack is presented by the Whitby Youth Council in partnership with Station Gallery and is part of the Town’s continued commitment as a Platinum Level Youth Friendly Community. |
Youth Room programs
Join us for a variety of Youth Room programs that give you hands on experience in everything from cooking and afterschool sports to earning your babysitting certifications. Complete the online program registration to find a program that suits you. Be sure to check out a full list of our activities in the Town of Whitby Activity Guide.
Helpful youth resources
Are you looking for information about education, job skills, family services, or counselling? These resources provide helpful direction for youth, youth workers, parents and others working with young people.
211 Ontario |
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Find programs and services within your community by contacting 211 Ontario. Topics range from community programs and employment support to topics for newcomers, Indigenous Peoples and family services so you can find the help you need. |
Kids Help Phone |
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Kids Help Phone is a service that you can call anytime (24/7) if you want to talk to. The services provides a safe, confidential space to have a conversation with a real person who listens to your needs. |
LGBTQ |
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Pflag Canada is a Canadian organization that offers peer-to-peer support striving to help all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. |
Education institution listings |
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The Ministry of Education is a great resource to find all Ontario education institutes that provides information about high schools in the province, graduation requirements, curriculum and Student Success programs. It also provides information about post-secondary education, where you can go to college and university, student financial assistance (OSAP), apprentice and skill trades available and how to transfer credits. |
Transportation |
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View the Durham Region Transit to easily map your trips, look up the next bus times and find your destinations with an intuitive trip planner. |
Volunteering opportunities |
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You can volunteer for our youth events by becoming part of the Whitby Youth Council. |
Youth Health Membership |
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Sign up for a discounted Youth Health Club Membership at the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex if you are between the ages 14 to 17. Enjoy full access to the health club, pool, locker rooms and sauna. Contact us for a copy of the Youth Health Club Membership form. |
Whitby Public Library programs |
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The Whitby Public Library offers programs that you can get involved in, as well as a Teen Advisory Group. |
Celebrating Youth Awards
The Whitby Youth Council has created the Celebrating Youth Awards that will be awarded to a youth between the ages 12 and 18 who demonstrate a commitment to community involvement as well as personal achievement. The award showcases the youth's selfless contributions and acts of goodwill including building community ties, involvement with civic issues and activities, or helping to create a safe and healthy community. The selected youth will be recognized at the Whitby Youth Council Celebrating Youth Awards Night.
Youth strategy
If you are a youth living in the Town, the Youth Strategy helps to ensure your future is supported. The strategy sets out to ensure municipal-run youth programs and services remain accessible to you. By considering your needs, the strategy helps to model what a community looks like for you and your family to live, work and play.
Contact us for a copy of the Youth Strategy.
Strategy development
The Town approved the Youth Strategy that will guide the Recreation and Leisure Services for the Town from 2019 to 2023. It was developed through extensive engagement with local youth, the Whitby Youth Council and other community stakeholders.
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