Youth Programs

We offer several youth programs for ages 11 to 17. Youth Memberships are available to access the WLounge, Open Gym drop-in and more for only $5 per year!

Drop-in Programs

You must have a Youth Membership to participate in the following drop-in programming. Youth Memberships cost $5 per year.

W Lounge (ages 11 to 17)

You'll definitely want to hang out in our youth only WLounge. Members can drop-in and use our gaming systems, board games, pool table and more. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

WLounge hours:

Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Open Gym (ages 11 to 17)

Open Gym gives you access to the Woodman gymnasium to use a variety of our sports equipment. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

Drop-in Gym hours:

Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Art Room (ages 11 to 17)

Drop-in to the art room to express yourself with arts and crafts activities

Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Badminton (ages 11 to 17)

All skills welcome for recreational play

Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Basketball (ages 11 to 17)

All skills welcome for recreational play. Indoor shoes recommended

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pickleball (ages 11 to 17)

All skills welcome for recreational play. Indoor shoes recommended

Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Games Night (ages 11 to 17)

Drop-in to Woodman’s board game room, play some games and hang with friends

Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Karaoke (ages 11 to 17)

Open mic karaoke every Friday at Woodman. Please note on Woodman After Dark this time slot will change depending on activities.

Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Drop in Sports (ages 11 to 17)

Drop-in for Sport specific games in the gymnasium.

Basketball on Monday, and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pickleball on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Badminton on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Woodman After Dark (ages 11 to 17)

Woodman Park Community Centre will be open late from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. YOUth can enjoy Open Gym using a variety of our sports equipment in the gymnasium, video games and pool in the WLounge, free snacks, karaoke, and more. Youth must drop-in before 8:00 p.m. and re-entry is not allowed.

This program is free to Youth Members or $3.50 for non-members. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

Dates:

Friday, October 24, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026

Youth Registered Programs

Registration for programs for YOUth begins on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

Red Cross Stay Safe (ages 9 to 13)

This Red Cross safety program will help you gain confidence and independence with real world scenarios and hands on learning you will learn to stay safe! Hot dogs will be available to purchase for lunch or your can bring your own lunch.

Fall Session:

Friday, September 12, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., $50 per person, Activity number 26835

Spring Session:

Friday, April 17, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., $50 per person, Activity Number 26836

Red Cross Babysitting Program (ages 11 to 14 )

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street)
If you are looking to become a babysitter, we can teach you helpful skills or taking care of children and babies and how to make babysitting safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Tuesday October 7 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Activity Number 26839
Monday January 19 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Activity Number 25643

$60.00 for Youth Members, $70.00 for non-members

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.

October 15 to November 19, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- $65 for Youth Members (Activity Number 26846)
- $70 for Non-Members (Activity Number 26847)

October 16 to November 20, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- $65 for Youth Members (Activity Number 26848)
- $70 for Non-Members (Activity Number 26849)

January 21 to February 25, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- $65 Youth Members (Activity Number 26850)
- $70 Non-Members (Activity Number 256851)

January 22 to February 26, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- $65 Youth Members (Activity Number 26852)
- $70 Non-Members (Activity Number 256853)

Baking Basics: Holiday Edition (ages 11 to 15)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street)
Learn the basics of baking and get yummy, sweet treat recipes in this fun hands-on program.

Thursdays, December 4 to 11, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (2 sessions)
$25 for Youth Members (Activity Number 26844), $30 for Non-Members (Activity Number 26845)

Youth Leadership Development Level 1 (ages 13 to 16)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street)
In this level one leader-in-training program, your first week includes in-class training, followed by a 30-hour placement at a City of Brantford Day Camp to show off your new skills.

March 16 to 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, $180.00 per person, Activity Number 26832

Youth Leadership Development Level 2 (ages 13 to 16)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street)
In this level two leader-in-training program, your first week includes in-class training, followed by a 40-hour placement at a City of Brantford Day Camp to show off your new skills as well as Red Cross First-Aid/CPR Level C certification. You must take Level 1 before taking Level 2.

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