Youth Programs (ages 11 to 17)

Youth programming is intended for youth ages 11 to 17.

Youth Memberships cost only $5.00 per year! YOUth can gain access to youth lounges, Open Gym Drop-in, discounted registered programs and more.  Find details at www.brantford.ca/YouthMemberships.

Programs for YOUth

Cook up a Storm (ages 11 to 15)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street

Cooking from snacks to meals, invite a guest to the final pop-up restaurant night. You will need to bring some ingredients to class.

  • Wednesdays April 10 to May 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays April 11 to May 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost:

  • $60.00 (youth members)
  • $65.00 (non-members)
Register online
Getting Crafty (ages 11 to 15)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street

Youth will explore different mediums of art, creating crafts and personalizing their artwork to their own liking. On the final night youth will display their art in an exhibit for family and friends to see.

  • Mondays April 8 to May 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost:

  • $60.00 (youth members)
  • $65.00 (non-members)
Register online
 Babysitting Course (ages 12 to 15)
 Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

You will learn skills for taking care of children and babies and fun ways to make babysitting safe and enjoyable for everyone. This is a Canada Safety Council course.

  • May 11 and 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., cost $115.42, activity number 24360

Register online

Drop-in Gym Sports (ages 13 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

Drop in to the gymnasium and enjoy a wide variety of sports. Sports include; badminton, basketball, pickleball and Volleyball. Find current schedules online at calendar.waynegretzkysportscentre.ca/GymnasiumSchedules.

Fit Factory-Small Group Training (ages 13 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

This small-group training program will have you crushing workouts alongside others who are motivated to make changes, just like you! Our certified trainers deliver individualized programs that meet you where you are and can help take you where you want to go. 

  • Tuesdays or Thursdays April 16 to June 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., cost $89.20
  • Tuesdays or Thursdays July 9 to August 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., cost $89.20

Register online

Adult Triathlon Swim Level 1 (ages 15 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

If you are interested in triathlons but not sure where to start, this beginner program is for you. You will learn good swim technique, practice drills and build your endurance. To join this program you should be able to complete a 25m swim with your face in the water. No class May 20.

  • Mondays April 1 to May 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., cost $89.20, activity number 24326

Register online

Adult Triathlon Swim Level 2 (ages 15 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

If you have past swimming or triathlon experience this program will work on your technique and challenge you with speed drills and different strokes. It is a great workout for competitive triathletes as well as people who would like to stay fit and active. No class May 20.

  • Mondays April 1 to May 27 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., cost $104.80, activity number 24327

Register online

Events for YOUth

Woodman After Dark (ages 11 to 17)

YOUth can enjoy Open Gym using a variety of sports equipment in the gymnasium, video games and playing pool in the WLounge, free snacks, karaoke, and more. This program is offered from 3:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m. Youth must drop-in before 8:00 p.m. and re-entry is not allowed. 

  • April 12
  • May 13
  • June 13

Cost is free for youth members, or $3.00 for non-members. Registration is not required.

Youth Week-May 1 to 7 (ages 11 to 17)
Location: Woodman Park Community Centre

National Youth Week celebrates youth across Canada annually. Find details at www.brantford.ca/YouthWeek.