We offer affordable after-school, weekend, holiday and March Break programs for youth in Kitchener.
We also post weekly programs and events on our website.
On this page:
- After-school programs
- Weekend programs
- PD day camps
- Holiday camps
- March Break camps
- Accessibility and support
After-school programs
Open the accordions under each day of the week to find after-school programs.
Jump to a day:
Monday
| 7 p.m. - Youth Drop-in at Chicopee Hills PS |
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Date: Mondays for 11 weeks starting September 26 Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Age: 10 to 13 years old (grades 6 to 8) Location: Chicopee Hills Public School Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Chicopee Hills Public School is a weekly program that allows participants ages 10-13 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
Tuesday
| 2:30 p.m. - Youth Drop-in at Forest Heights |
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Date: Tuesdays starting October 4 Time: 2:30 to 5 p.m. Age: 12 to 17 years old Location: Forest Heights Community Centre Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Forest Heights Community Centre is a weekly program that allows participants ages 12-17 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
| 4:15 p.m. - Creative Kids at Forest Heights |
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Date: Tuesdays for 11 weeks starting September 27 Time: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Age: 5 to 7 years old Location: Forest Heights Community Centre Cost: $35 Creative arts spark children’s interest and helps them to think and imagine! With a focus on fun, imagination and creativity, Creative Kids is a welcoming program in the arts that fosters a sense of achievement and builds self-confidence. Participants are invited to explore their innate creativity and express themselves artistically. Each week will include a variety of activities that provide opportunities to be creative and use our imaginations with a focus on visual arts and crafts. All activities are carefully planned and adapted to maintain physical distance between participants and will adhere to all public health recommendations around health and safety. All art supplies are included through a generous sponsorship from Heffner Lexus Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. |
| 4:30 p.m. - Creative Kids at Kingsdale |
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Date: Tuesdays for 11 weeks starting September 27 Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Age: 5 to 7 years old Location: Kingsdale Community Centre Cost: $35 Creative arts spark children’s interest and helps them to think and imagine! With a focus on fun, imagination and creativity, Creative Kids is a welcoming program in the arts that fosters a sense of achievement and builds self-confidence. Participants are invited to explore their innate creativity and express themselves artistically. Each week will include a variety of activities that provide opportunities to be creative and use our imaginations with a focus on visual arts and crafts. All activities are carefully planned and adapted to maintain physical distance between participants and will adhere to all public health recommendations around health and safety. All art supplies are included through a generous sponsorship from Heffner Lexus Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. |
| 5:30 p.m. - Ball is Life at Country Hills |
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Date: Tuesdays for 11 weeks starting September 20 Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Age: 11 to 14 years old Location: Country Hills Community Centre Cost: $50 If you love basketball and can’t get enough then Ball is Life!! Join us for dedicated gym time to practice your basketball skills, benefit from one-on-one coaching and join in on pick-up games. |
| 6 p.m. - Creative Kids at Kingsdale |
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Date: Tuesdays for 11 weeks starting September 27 Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Age: 5 to 7 years old Location: Kingsdale Community Centre Cost: $35 Creative arts spark children’s interest and helps them to think and imagine! With a focus on fun, imagination and creativity, Creative Kids is a welcoming program in the arts that fosters a sense of achievement and builds self-confidence. Participants are invited to explore their innate creativity and express themselves artistically. Each week will include a variety of activities that provide opportunities to be creative and use our imaginations with a focus on visual arts and crafts. All activities are carefully planned and adapted to maintain physical distance between participants and will adhere to all public health recommendations around health and safety. All art supplies are included through a generous sponsorship from Heffner Lexus Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. |
| 7 p.m. - Heart for Art at Forest Heights |
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Date: Tuesdays for 11 weeks starting September 27 Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Age: 11 to 13 years old Location: Forest Heights Community Centre Cost: $60 Heart for Art is a hands-on art program where young people get to try their hand at different mediums of visual arts and get the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas and use their creative voice. See how creative arts can spark their ability to think and imagine, set goals and build their confidence. All supplies are included through sponsorship from Heffner Lexus and Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. |
Wednesday
| 2:30 p.m. - Youth Drop-in at Forest Heights |
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Date: Wednesdays starting September 28 Time: 2:30 to 5 p.m. Age: 12 to 17 years old Location: Forest Heights Community Centre Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Forest Heights Community Centre is a weekly program that allows participants ages 12-17 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
| 4 p.m. - Leadership Development (BYLD) at Bridgeport Community Centre |
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Date: Wednesdays for 8 weeks starting October 12 Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Age: 12 to 15 years old Location: Bridgeport Community Centre Cost: $78.05 Working with children in after-school and summer programs is a great way for youth to build their own leadership skills, responsibility, and self-confidence. Fittingly, our Leader Development program (like BYLD pronounced 'build') offers this type of opportunity to local young people from ages 12 to 15. Youth will gain valuable hands-on leadership and professional development skills that will prepare them for roles in children programming. Participants can receive volunteer hours for completing this course. |
| 4:30 p.m. - Heart for Art at Downtown CC |
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Date: Wednesdays for 11 weeks starting September 28 Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Age: 11 to 13 years old Location: Downtown Community Centre Cost: $60 Heart for Art is a hands-on art program where young people get to try their hand at different mediums of visual arts and get the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas and use their creative voice. See how creative arts can spark their ability to think and imagine, set goals and build their confidence. All supplies are included through sponsorship from Heffner Lexus and Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. |
| 5 p.m. - Heart for Art at Centreville-Chicopee |
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Date: Wednesdays for 11 weeks starting September 28 Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Age: 11 to 13 years old Location: Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre Cost: $60 Heart for Art is a hands-on art program where young people get to try their hand at different mediums of visual arts and get the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas and use their creative voice. See how creative arts can spark their ability to think and imagine, set goals and build their confidence. All supplies are included through sponsorship from Heffner Lexus and Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. Online registration is not available for this program. Please register in person. |
| 5:30 p.m. - Multi-sport at Centreville-Chicopee |
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Date: Wednesdays for 11 weeks starting September 28 Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Age: 10 to 13 years old Location: Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre Cost: $52 Multisport provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn skills and fundamentals of popular sports. Start a life-long appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Each week our coaches will focus on building children’s confidence and developmental skills to be successful in a variety of sports such as: Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, and many more! Online registration is not available for this program. Please register in person. |
| 6 p.m. - Ball is Life at Chandler Mowat |
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Date: Wednesdays for 11 weeks starting September 21 Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Age: 11 to 14 years old Location: Chandler Mowat Community Centre Cost: $50 If you love basketball and can’t get enough then Ball is Life!! Join us for dedicated gym time to practice your basketball skills, benefit from one-on-one coaching and join in on pick-up games. Online registration is not available for this program. Please register in person. |
| 6:30 p.m. - Teen Cooking Creations at Downtown CC |
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Date: Wednesdays for 11 weeks starting September 28 Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Age: 12 to 15 years old Location: Downtown Community Centre Cost: $65 Teen Cooking Creations allows participants ages 12-15 to explore the culinary arts as well as enjoy eating their creations each week! Our youth staff will share strategies for preparing affordable, healthy meals and snacks and we will have lots of fun doing so! A great way to increase confidence in the kitchen while interacting with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! This program is sponsored in part by Heffner Lexus Toyota. |
Thursday
| 10:30 a.m. - Rugrats Drop-in at Budd Park |
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Date: Thursdays starting October 6 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Age: 0 to 4 years old Location: Budd Park Cost: $2.40 per child, adults are free (debit and credit only for payments) Kids will enjoy playing with their friends and family in our large indoor space with tons of toys and activities! This program is parent-led and supervised. No registration required. |
| 5 p.m. - Creative Kids at Bridgeport |
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Date: Thursdays for 11 weeks starting September 29 Time: 5 to 6 p.m. Age: 5 to 7 years old Location: Bridgeport Community Centre Cost: $35 Creative arts spark children’s interest and helps them to think and imagine! With a focus on fun, imagination and creativity, Creative Kids is a welcoming program in the arts that fosters a sense of achievement and builds self-confidence. Participants are invited to explore their innate creativity and express themselves artistically. Each week will include a variety of activities that provide opportunities to be creative and use our imaginations with a focus on visual arts and crafts. All activities are carefully planned and adapted to maintain physical distance between participants and will adhere to all public health recommendations around health and safety. All art supplies are included through a generous sponsorship from Heffner Lexus Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. |
| 5:30 p.m. - Woman Winning Thursday at Kingsdale |
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Date: Wednesdays for eight weeks starting October 13 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Age: 12 to 15 years old Location: Kingsdale Community Centre Cost: free Women Winning Thursdays will host a series of eight-week workshops focusing on youth programming and local guest speakers to discuss all things women: women in small businesses, women in tech, women and art, women's health and wellness, healthy relationships, and more! |
| 7 p.m. - Heart for Art at Bridgeport |
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Date: Wednesdays for 11 weeks starting September 28 Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m. Age: 11 to 13 years old Location: Bridgeport Community Centre Cost: $60 Heart for Art is a hands-on art program where young people get to try their hand at different mediums of visual arts and get the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas and use their creative voice. See how creative arts can spark their ability to think and imagine, set goals and build their confidence. All supplies are included through sponsorship from Heffner Lexus and Toyota. A fee subsidy is available for qualified families. |
Friday
| 3:30 p.m. - Teen Cooking Creations at Country Hills |
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Date: Fridays for 11 weeks starting September 30 Time: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Age: 10 to 14 years old Location: Country Hills Community Centre Cost: $65 Teen Cooking Creations allows participants ages 10-14 to explore the culinary arts as well as enjoy eating their creations each week! Our youth staff will share strategies for preparing affordable, healthy meals and snacks and we will have lots of fun doing so! A great way to increase confidence in the kitchen while interacting with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! This program is sponsored in part by Heffner Lexus Toyota. |
| 6 p.m. - Friday Night Youth Drop-in at Centreville Chicopee |
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Date: Fridays starting September 23 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Age: 12 to 17 years old Location: Centreville Chicopee Community Centre Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Centreville Chicopee Community Centre is a weekly program that allows participants ages 12-17 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
| 6 p.m. - Friday Night Youth Drop-in at Chandler Mowat |
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Date: Fridays starting September 23 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Age: 12 to 17 years old Location: Chandler Mowat Community Centre Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Chandler Mowat Community Centre is a weekly program that allows participants ages 12-17 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
| 6:30 p.m. - Friday Night Youth Drop-in at Country Hills |
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Date: Fridays starting September 23 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Age: 12 to 17 years old Location: Country Hills Community Centre Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Country Hills Community Centre is a weekly program that allows participants ages 12-17 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
| 6:30 p.m. - Friday Night Youth Drop-in at Huron CC |
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Date: Fridays starting September 30 Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Age: 12 to 17 years old Location: Huron Community Centre Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Huron Community Centre is a weekly program that allows participants ages 12-17 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
| 7 p.m. - Friday Night Youth Drop-in at Forest Heights |
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Date: Fridays starting September 23 Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Age: 12 to 17 years old Location: Forest Heights Community Centre Cost: free YDI (Youth Drop-In) at Forest Heights Community Centre is a weekly program that allows participants ages 12-17 to hang out in a supported space with our staff and engage in different themes, games, and activities. Youth can also help decide on some of the fun things they want to have happen in this program. Each week, activities will include a rotation of sports (basketball, soccer, etc.), arts and crafts, group games, board games and so much more! A great way to safely interact with peers and youth staff, while having a fun experience! No registration required. |
Weekend programs
Open the accordions below to learn about Saturday programs.
| 9:30 a.m. - Multi-sport at Chicopee Hills Public School |
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Date: Saturdays for 11 weeks starting October 1 Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Age: 4 to 6 years old Location: Chicopee Hills Public School Cost: $52 Multisport provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn skills and fundamentals of popular sports. Start a life-long appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Each week our coaches will focus on building children’s confidence and developmental skills to be successful in a variety of sports such as: Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, and many more! |
| 9:30 a.m. - Multi-sport at Kingsdale |
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Date: Saturdays for 11 weeks starting October 1 Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Age: 5 to 7 years old Location: Kingsdale Community Centre Cost: $52 Multisport provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn skills and fundamentals of popular sports. Start a life-long appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Each week our coaches will focus on building children’s confidence and developmental skills to be successful in a variety of sports such as: Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, and many more! |
| 10:30 a.m. - Multi-sport at Downtown CC |
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Date: Saturdays for 11 weeks starting October 1 Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Age: 7 to 11 years old Location: Downtown Community Centre Cost: $52 Multisport provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn skills and fundamentals of popular sports. Start a life-long appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Each week our coaches will focus on building children’s confidence and developmental skills to be successful in a variety of sports such as: Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, and many more! |
| 11 a.m. - Multi-sport at Chicopee Hills Public School |
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Date: Saturdays for 11 weeks starting October 1 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Age: 7 to 10 years old Location: Chicopee Hills Public School Cost: $52 Multisport provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn skills and fundamentals of popular sports. Start a life-long appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Each week our coaches will focus on building children’s confidence and developmental skills to be successful in a variety of sports such as: Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, and many more! |
| 11:15 a.m. - Multi-sport at Kingsdale |
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Date: Saturdays for 11 weeks starting October 1 Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Age: 8 to 12 years old Location: Kingsdale Community Centre Cost: $52 Multisport provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn skills and fundamentals of popular sports. Start a life-long appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Each week our coaches will focus on building children’s confidence and developmental skills to be successful in a variety of sports such as: Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, and many more! |
| 2:30 p.m. - Multi-Sport at Forest Heights |
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Date: Saturdays for 10 weeks starting October 1 Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Age: 8 to 11 years old Location: Forest Heights Community Centre Cost: $47 Multisport provides a safe and fun environment for children to learn skills and fundamentals of popular sports. Start a life-long appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Each week our coaches will focus on building children’s confidence and developmental skills to be successful in a variety of sports such as: Basketball, Soccer, Dodgeball, Kickball, and many more! |
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Holiday camps
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March Break camps
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Accessibility and support
If your child has a disability and needs help to take part in a program, you can request inclusion support.
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