Youth Programs and Services

Virtual Youth Week Activities - May 1-7, 2021

We can't meet in person, but we can still have fun! How about a carnival night, awards show or PJ movie night? It's all happening as part of National Youth Week. Read more below!

Due to the COVID-19 Provincewide Shutdown and emergency stay-at-home order, all recreation facilities are closed and all in-person programs are cancelled effective April 3, 2021. For more information on other Town facilities and services, visit our COVID-19 webpage.

National Youth Week!!!

National Youth Week takes place each year from May 1-7. Youth Week is a time to celebrate and inspire proactive youth involvement in our community. Youth Week 2021 will be celebrated virtually through our Instagram and Twitter @_hhyouth. Tune in daily for a variety of different activities and events. Don’t forget to pick up your Youth Week Activity Kit at our Youth Centres, available starting April 28.

Youth Recognition Awards: Follow along on Instagram and Twitter on Tuesday May 4. The youth awards generate awareness and recognize the valuable contributions youth make in the community.
Youth Art Exhibit: Will be featured virtually on Wednesday May 5. Throughout the day, art will be showcased on Instagram and Twitter to celebrate the talented youth artists in our community.

Youth Week Events

Saturday, May 1

Welcome to Nation Youth Week 2021. Tune in for a jam-packed week of activities.
Kick off Youth Week with a yummy Brownie Tutorial you can try at home.

Sunday, May 2

Participate in our Youth Week Photo a Day Contest. At the end of the week submit your completed 5 photos for a chance to win a gift card. Check out our post for the details around the photo a day! DM or email youth@haltonhills.ca your photo by Saturday May 8^th.
Stay tuned for details regarding our Youth Week Kits, these kits will include all the supplies needed to enjoy your daily activities.

Monday, May 3

Join us virtually for our Youth Week Carnival night! We will try new virtual games and enjoy carnival activities.

Tuesday, May 4

It’s time to celebrate the value and the contributions youth make in the community with our Youth Recognition Awards. Tune in throughout the day as we will feature the Youth Award recipients and highlight their amazing accomplishments.
Tune in for a cozy PJ night. Hang in your PJ’s, watch a movie and connect!

Wednesday, May 5

Enjoy a wide variety of art through our virtual Youth Art Exhibit. We celebrate and highlight the extremely talented youth artists in the Halton Hills Community.
In honour of the amazing youth artists in our community, join our art night by picking up the Youth Week Art Kit. New and excited crafts included along with our online tutorial.

Thursday, May 6

Don’t forget to pick up your baking kit this week. This kit includes ingredients for delicious brownies and will go well with our campfire night tomorrow.
Tonight is Games Night! Join us for a variety of games and activities.

Friday, May 7

Celebrate the end of Youth Week with our Campfire night. Fun campfire activities and treats from your take home Youth Week kits will be enjoyed. Please note there will not be a real campfire but real fun to be had by all.

Youth programs and services during shutdown

Virtual Programming will be available on Twitter and Instagram

Starting Tuesday April 6, youth centres will be open on a modified schedule to access service providers, food support and craft pick-ups. The lounge spaces will not be available for recreational activities.
Acton Shutdown schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 4-6 p.m.
Georgetown shutdown schedule: Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m.

Connect with us!

Find us on Twitter and Instagram
E-mail youth staff
Talk to a human at 905-873-2600 ext. 2285

About the youth centres

As part of our drop-in youth programming we operate two youth centres in Halton Hills with locations in Acton and Georgetown. Recreation-based activities include video games, arts and crafts, lounge space, computers, wi-fi, cooking, special events, movies and drop-in gym activities (Georgetown location). Both youth centres are attended by trained Town of Halton Hills staff. All admissions and programs are provided at no charge.

Youth centre locations:

Acton Youth Centre
47 Mill St. East.
519-853-9825
Georgetown Youth Centre
Gary Allan High School - 96 Guelph St. (Entrance off of Maple Ave)
905-873-2966

Other youth information

Youth volunteering

Looking to get your 40 volunteer hours? Want to make a difference in your community and the lives of fellow neighbours and friends? Consider volunteering with the Town of Halton Hills! Build leadership skills, give back to your community and meet new people. Recreation & Parks offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for youth. Visit our volunteer webpage to learn more about available opportunities and the application process.

Youth taxi scrip

The Youth Taxi Scrip Program is a service that allows registered youth riders to receive a discounted fare (up to 40% off) with participating taxi companies for travel within Halton Hills. Visit the taxi scrip webpage to register and learn more.

Youth jobs

Check out current job postings available today! Summer employment information is available as of December.

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