Youth Month

Each year, National Youth Week takes place May from 1 to 7. We're working with community partners and organizations to extend Youth Week into Youth Month with many free events and opportunities available for youth.

On this page:

1. Let's celebrate youth
2. KYAC Youth Awards
3. Volunteer with us

Let's celebrate youth

For the entire month of May, we will host multiple free events for youth in our community. Young people deserve to be celebrated for their significant contributions and ongoing dedication to our community. Subscribe to this page to get an email when we share information for 2026.

KYAC Youth Awards

Every year, the Kitchener Youth Action Council (KYAC) celebrates the talents and contributions of young people in our community. We want to promote a positive image of young people and generate awareness of the valuable contributions youth make in our community. Congratulations to all of this year’s Youth Award nominees in 13 award categories!

Visit our KYAC Youth Awards page to learn more and subscribe for updates for 2026.

Volunteer with us

Looking to gain some new skills, make new friends or earn your high school volunteer hours? There are so many ways for youth to volunteer to help with programs and events at the City of Kitchener.