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.

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 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.

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.

All skills welcome for recreational play

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

All skills welcome for recreational play. Indoor shoes recommended

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

All skills welcome for recreational play. Indoor shoes recommended

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

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.

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 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 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, February 20, 2026

Youth Registered Programs

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

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.

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

Register online

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.

  • 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 

Register online

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street
Cooking from snacks to meals, invite a guest to the final pop-up restaurant night. 

  • 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)

Register online

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City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
P.O. Box 818
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 2J2 

519-759-4150

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