National Youth Week

Celebrating Brampton Youth!

This National Youth Week, the City of Brampton wants to give a special thank you to all its youth. From May 1-7, join us for a week of FREE activities and events!

Activities and Events

Sunday, April 30, 2023
Pool Party (Ages 10+)
Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 2 – 3:30 pm

Location: Gore Meadows Community Centre

Celebrate National Youth Week with a luau themed pool party! Bring your friends and enjoy a fun swim filled with pool inflatables, fun toys, live entertainment provided by a DJ. Participants are welcome to a free slice of pizza sponsored by Domino's Pizza. All swimming abilities are welcome. Aquatic admission standards apply.

Register here.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Employment Workshop: Resumes and Cover Letters (Ages 13 - 19)

Presented By: Punjabi Community Health Services

Time: 3:30 – 5 pm

Location: 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton ON, L6R 1Y9

We will be providing youth with tips & techniques to use when applying for job opportunities. Youth will be given the chance to ask questions about job search, resume building, interviews, and best practices when working with a company.
Register here.

Self-Care Workshop (Ages 12 - 29)

Presented By: Helping Hands

Time: 6 – 7 pm

Location: Virtual

Join us for a self-care workshop! We will have an open conversation about self-care activities, coping strategies, and resilience, which are particularly important during these times. To conclude our self-care workshop, we will be hosting and completing an art-based activity with our participants.

Register here.

Susan Fennell Youth Hub Grand Opening (Ages 10+)

Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 6 – 8:30 pm

Location: Susan Fennell Sportsplex Youth Hub

Join us for the official grand opening event. Tour the new space, participate in program demonstrations and enjoy a free slice of pizza generously provided by Dominos Pizza.

Registration not required.

Game Night (Ages 14 - 17)
Presented By: Boys and Girls Club Peel

Time: 6:30 – 8 pm

Location: 247 McMurchy Ave South, Brampton, L6T 1Z4

This event will incorporate a series of mini-game board tournaments and challenges for the youth. This is a great team-building exercise to teach the youth good communication skills, critical thinking, and overall good sportsmanship.
Register here.
Tuesday, May 2 2023
Employment Workshop: Understanding Workplace Culture (Ages 13 - 19)

Presented By: Punjabi Community Health Services

Time: 3:30 - 5 pm

Location: 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton ON, L6R 1Y9

We will be providing youth with tips & techniques to use when applying for job opportunities. Youth will be given the chance to ask questions about job search, resume building, interviews, and best practices when working with a company.

Register here.

Mental Health Awareness Workshop (Ages 14-27)
Presented By: Skills For Life

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Location: Virtual

Mental health is important because it's a vital part of your life and impacts your thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Having a healthy mental state can promote productivity and effectiveness in activities like work, school or caregiving. Skills for Life is spearheading dialogue and Brittany Krystantos, mental health activist, will be joining in on the conversation.

Register Here or email discoveryourpath@theskills4life.ca for more details.

City of Brampton Recreation Employment Ready Workshop (Ages 14+)

Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 6:30 - 8 pm

Location: Susan Fennell Sportsplex Youth Hub

Looking for a job opportunity within the City of Brampton Recreation Division? Join us as we provide tips and techniques on enhancing your resume, interviewing skills and providing you with the opportunity to ask questions about the application process.

Register here.

Start Up Huddle for Youth

Presented By: Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: Chinguacousy Branch Library, 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton ON, L6T 1B4

This program is catered towards Brampton youth start-ups where they can present a business concept to participants and practise their pitch. This is an open forum for discussion to work towards making their businesses more viable.

Register here.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Paint & Chat (Ages 13 - 19)
Presented By: Punjabi Community Health Services

Time: 3:30 - 5 pm

Location: 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton ON, L6R 1Y9

We are excited to host a paint night for our newcomer youth. Focusing on National Youth Week, we are encouraging our youth to create an art piece that speaks to what National Youth Week means to them & the inspiration behind their painting. All materials will be provided during the event, free of cost.;

Register here.

Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (Ages 14 - 24)
Presented By: YMCA Greater Toronto

Time: 5 - 7 pm

Location: 20 Union Street, Brampton ON, L6V 1R2

Our goal at NYLD is to assist newcomer youth in having a positive settlement experience and becoming engaged citizens of their community. We provide FREE services such as one-on-one sessions, learn and lead workshops, family events, and social activities.

Register here.

Skills Building Workshop (Ages 12 - 29)

Presented By: Helping Hands

Time: 6 - 7 pm

Location: Virtual

Join us for a workshop about skill-building and development! Topics to be discussed will include volunteerism, mentorship, and leadership. Build on current skills and learn new skills and tips so you can be actively involved in your communities and create change!

Register here.

Inclusive Dance (Ages 14+)

Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre

Get your dancing shoes ready for this exciting drop-in dance program for teens and adults living with a disability. Join us to make new friends and to show off your awesome dance moves to the latest hits and enjoy a free slice of pizza, sponsored by Domino's Pizza.

Register here.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Parks Youth Community Clean Up (Ages 14+)

Presented By: City of Brampton Parks

Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Location: Teramoto Park (9000-9056 Chinguacousy Rd) or Duncan Foster Valley (127 Bellchase Trail)

Participants will be able to receive volunteer hours through an organized park/trail community clean up in helping to keep Brampton a litter free city.

Register here.

DIY Tie Dye Shirts (Ages 13 - 19)
Presented By: Punjabi Community Health Services

Time: 3:30 - 5 pm

Location: 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton ON, L6R 1Y9

Youth join us to create your own DIY Tie Dye Shirts!! We will be providing youth with white t-shirts and tie dye kits to dye their shirts. Use this as an opportunity to show us what amazing ideas you can come up with to make this t-shirt your own. All materials will be provided during the event, free of cost.

Register here.

Job Information Fair (Ages 14+)

Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 4 - 7:30 pm

Location: Save Max Sports Centre

This job fair is hosted by the City of Brampton Recreation Division, in partnership with community agencies. Attendees will have an opportunity learn about available part-time roles in Recreation and other Brampton-based organizations. Every attendee will have the opportunity to speak individually with staff and learn more about paid training options, potential career paths for part-time employees, and next steps in the application process.

Registration not required.

How to Protect Your Ideas: Intellectual Property, Patents & Trademark Law (Ages 16 - 29)

Presented By: Roots Community Services

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: Virtual

Attendees will learn about protecting their intellectual property, how to register a trademark and patent from Andrew Currier and Jillian Carter from PCK Intellectual Property

Registration coming soon.

Teen Talks: A National Youth Week Event (Ages 13 - 19)

Presented By: Brampton Library

Time: 6 - 7:30 pm

Location: Chinguacousy Branch Library, 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton ON, L6T 1B4

Join the Brampton Library and meet the creators of the TeenTalks videos, our Brampton Library youth volunteers! The TeenTalks videos can be viewed on Instagram from May 1-7 as Brampton teens take to the Brampton Library Instagram page to discuss the topics that they are most passionate about. Discuss their videos and share ideas at this exciting National Youth Week in-person event.

Register here.

City of Brampton Recreation Employment Ready Workshop (Ages 14+)

Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 6:30 - 8 pm

Location: Save Max Sports Centre

Looking for a job opportunity within the City of Brampton Recreation Division? Join us as we provide tips and techniques on enhancing your resume, interviewing skills and providing you with the opportunity to ask questions about the application process.

Register here.

Minute to Win It (Ages 10 - 13)
Presented By: Boys and Girls Club

Time: 6:30 - 8 pm

Location: 31 Fair Oaks Place, Brampton, L6Y 4W9

This event will consist of a series of mini minute to win it challenges for the youth. The tournaments will be held for the youth to gain a sense of competition, and gather, team building, critical thinking, and communication skills that can all be applied in different situations that they may face in the future.

Register here.

Pass the Mic (Ages 13 - 19)

Presented By: City of Brampton Performing Arts

Time: 7 pm

Location: Cyril Clark Theatre (20 Loafers Lake Ln, Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9)

Poets, Singers, Rappers & Comedians ages 13-19; you have something to say, here is where you share it! Lift your voice and let your story be heard! With a special featured performance by poet Mea Roberts, join Performing Arts Brampton as we celebrate National Youth Week! All ages welcome to attend as audience, mic reserved for youth. Performers sign up at 6pm, show time starts at 7:00

Register here.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Game On! (Ages 13 - 19)

Presented By: Punjabi Community Health Services

Time: 3:30 - 5 pm

Location: 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton ON, L6R 1Y9

Come join us to connect with other newcomer youth, to play different games and have some fun, listen to some music and win some prizes!! This is a free event!

Register here.

Newcomer Youth Leadership Development (Ages 14 - 24)

Presented By: YMCA Greater Toronto

Time: 5 - 7 pm

Location: 20 Union Street, Brampton ON, L6V 1R2

Our goal at NYLD is to assist newcomer youth in having a positive settlement experience and becoming engaged citizens of their community. We provide FREE services such as one-on-one sessions, learn and lead workshops, family events, and social activities.

Register here.

Virtual Social Night (Ages 12 - 29)

Presented By: Helping Hands

Time: 6 - 7 pm

Location: Virtual

Join us for a night of virtual games and socialization! Our virtual games will include trivia about pop culture and general knowledge. Our social activities will include icebreaker activities to help you get to know your fellow peers and make new friends!

Register here.

Paint Night (Ages 14+)

Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 6 - 8 pm

Location: Susan Fennell Youth Hub

Join us for a guided Sunflower painting session where you will have the opportunity to spend some time with your friends and create a take home art piece and enjoy some snacks and refreshments. Materials for the paint night will be provided to all registered participants.

Register here.

D.A.T. Night (Ages 12 - 24)

Presented By: Eclypse Youth Centre

Time: 6 - 9 pm

Location: Chinguacousy Park Ski Chalet (9050 Bramalea Road)

Giving youth a space to de-stress, have fun and express themselves through multiple forms of arts and discussion.

We will be having real-life conversations, expressing ourselves through painting and drawing and also de-stress through sports and end off with a Talent show, where youth can showcase their talents.

Register here.

Virtual Gaming Night (Ages 10 - 13)
Presented By: Boys and Girls Club Peel

Time: 6:30 - 8 pm

Location: Virtual

This event will incorporate a series of Virtual mini-game board tournaments and challenges for the youth. This is a great team-building exercise to teach the youth good communication skills, critical thinking, and overall good sportsmanship.

Register here.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Conservation Youth Corps: National Youth Week Planting (Ages 13 - 18)
Presented By: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Time: 9:30 am - 12 pm

Location: Heart Lake Conservation Park - 10818 Heart Lake Rd, Brampton, ON, L6Z 0B3

Get outside and help maintain a native pollinator garden and learn about the pollinators that might use it! Participants will take part in maintaining pollinator plots at Heart Lake Conservation Park. After, we will have the unique opportunity to help release Rainbow Trout into Heart Lake! Event is open to high school students ONLY and participants are eligible for community service hours.

Register here.

Fred Kline Park Youth Tree Planting and Clean-Up (Ages 14 - 29)

Presented By: Credit Valley Conversation

Time: 9:30 am - 12 pm

Location: Fred Kline Park – 9445 McLaughlin Road N

Celebrate National Youth Week with CVC and Community Climate Council! Meet local youth leaders, staff and neighbours. This is also an opportunity to earn volunteer hours by planting native trees and help collect litter to protect Fletcher’s Creek and local wildlife.

Register here.

National Youth Week Celebration (Ages 13 - 19)

Presented By: Punjabi Community Health Services

Time: 1 - 3 pm

Location: 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton ON, L6R 1Y9

PCHS 4 OUR YOUTH! The Newcomer Youth Program would like youth to join us in the celebration of our YOUTH. This event will focus on youth in the community that have made an impact and we will be showing our recognition. We will be presenting certificates & other giveaways! Come enjoy some food and a live DJ, while connecting with other newcomers and Youth Team. This is a free event!

Register here.

Youth Footprints: Volunteer Expo (Ages 12 - 18)

Presented By: Volunteer MBC

Time: 1 - 4 pm

Location: Virtual

Volunteer MBC's annual Youth Volunteer Expo is where youth will get an opportunity to connect with community leaders, youth-led and youth-serving organizations that are doing incredible work in Peel. You'll learn about the benefits of volunteering and the various ways to get started on your volunteer journey. Volunteer hours will be provided to attendees.

Register here.

ESports Tournaments (Ages 10 - 17)

Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation

Time: 1 - 6 pm

Location: Susan Fennell Youth Hub

Celebrate National Youth Week with eSports, playing NBA 2K23 on Play Station 5. Face your friends, earn bragging rights, and enjoy a free slice of pizza, sponsored by Domino's Pizza! All participants will be entered in a draw to win a prize.

Registration Game 1 (1 - 2 pm)

Registration Game 2 (2 - 3 pm)

Registration Game 3 (3 - 4 pm)

Registration Game 4 (4 - 5 pm)

Registration Game 5 ( 5 - 6 pm)

Youth Job and Community Fair (Ages 16 - 29)

Presented By: Brampton Library

Time: 2 - 5 pm

Location: Springdale Branch Library, 10705 Bramalea Rd, Brampton ON, L6R 0C1

Looking for a job or volunteer opportunity? Come dressed to impress with your resume and meet employers and community organizations. Don't have a resume, not to worry, our partners will provide you with on the spot resume support. This event is brought to you in partnership with Best Foot Forward Professional Services, Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC), Indus Community Services, Job Skills and RBC Meeting Place.

Register here.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Ready, Set, Hired! Stepping into the “Real World” (Ages 14 - 18)
Presented By: Peel GEMS (Girls Empowerment Movement)
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Virtual
Join Peel GEMs, a community organization dedicated to empowering and supporting young people, for an engaging and informative event designed to help you succeed in your professional pursuits. This event is perfect for anyone who is looking to build their skills and gain knowledge on how to navigate the workforce as a young person. Throughout the event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with mentors and peers who are passionate about helping you reach your goals. You'll learn practical tips and tricks for securing summer jobs, writing effective cover letters, and expanding your professional network. You'll also gain insights on how to align your career choices with your personal values and empower yourself to achieve your full potential.
Register here.

Basketball Tournament (Ages 10 - 17)
Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Save Max Sports Centre

The City of Brampton is conducting a recreational youth basketball tournament during National Youth Week! Join us for a few hours of light-hearted competition, team-building, and fun! The tournament is structured to allow an equal number of games, seeding into a final championship round.

If you'd like to choose your team mates, please include their full names in the questionnaire so that teams can be made accordingly. Teams will be divided by age. We'll also have a special guest appearance by the Brampton Honey Badgers to kick off the tournament, along with Peel Police Officers to coach and play on our youth teams! End off the tournament with a free slice of pizza, sponsored by Dominos Pizza!

All equipment will be provided, including basketballs. Required Equipment: Clean indoor running shoes, water bottle.

Online registration will close at 12 pm on Sunday May 7, 2023. Walk-in registration is open from 1:15 to 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Register here.

Soccer Tournament (Ages 10 - 17)
Presented By: City of Brampton Recreation
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Save Max Sports Centre

The City of Brampton is conducting a recreational youth soccer tournament during National Youth Week! Join us for a few hours of light-hearted competition, team-building, and fun! The tournament is structured to allow an equal number of games, seeding into a final championship round.

If you'd like to choose your team mates, please include their full names in the questionnaire so that teams can be made accordingly. Teams will be divided by age. We'll also have special guest appearances by the coach and players of the Canadian U20W National Soccer team to kick off our tournament, along with Corporate Security Officers coach and play on our youth teams! End off the tournament with a free slice of pizza, sponsored by Dominos Pizza!

All equipment will be provided, including soccer balls. Required Equipment: Clean indoor running shoes, water bottle.

Online registration will close at 12 pm on Sunday May 7, 2023. Walk-in registration is open from 1:15 to 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Register here.

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