Youth Programs (ages 11 to 17)

Drop-in to the art room to express yourself with arts and crafts activities. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

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

All skills welcome for recreational play. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

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

All skills welcome for recreational play. Indoor shoes are recommended. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

• Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All skills welcome for recreational play. Indoor shoes are recommended. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

• Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Drop-in to Woodman’s board game room, play some games and hang with friends. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

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

Drop-in for Sport specific games in the gymnasium. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

• Basketball on Monday, and Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 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.

• Ball Hockey on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Open mic karaoke every Friday at Woodman. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

• Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 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 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

All skills welcome for recreational play. Indoor shoes are recommended. Learn more about memberships for YOUth for only $5 per year.

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

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.

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street) 

We will share important tips to help prepare your preteen on how to stay home alone. Learn skills such as how to handle emergencies, basic first aid, internet safety, and more. This is a Canada Safety Council course. Children can be turning minimum age within the calendar year.

Fall session:

• Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cost to attend is $67.80 per person (activity number 28618)

Register online

Winter session:

• Friday, January 22, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Cost to attend is $67.80 per person (activity number 28622)

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Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street) 

Get started as a babysitter with this course! This course will teach you skills for taking care of children and babies. Learn new ways on how to make babysitting safe and enjoyable for everyone. This is a Canada Safety Council Course. Youth can be turning minimum age within the calendar year.

Fall session:

• Friday, November 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Cost to attend is $84.30 per person (activity number 28623)

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Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street

Cooking from snacks to meals, invite a guest to the final pop-up restaurant night.

Fall sessions:

• Wednesdays October 14 to November 18, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $65 for Youth Members (activity number 28582) or $70 for non-members (activity number 28593)
• Thursdays October 15 to November 19, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $65 for Youth Members (activity number 28584) or $70 for non-members (activity number 28595)

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Winter sessions:

• Wednesdays January 20 to February 24, 2027 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $65 for Youth Members (activity number 28586) or $70 for non-members (activity number 28587)
• Thursdays January 21 to February 25, 2027 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $65 for Youth Members (activity number 28588) or $70 for non-members (activity number 28589)

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Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street

Learning the basics of baking and get yummy, sweet treat recipes in this fun hands-on program

Fall session: 

• Thursdays November 26 to December 17, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., $50 for Youth Members (activity number 28590) or $60 for non-members (activity number 28591)

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Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey 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.

• Friday, November 20, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Cost to attend is $84.30 per person (activity number 28623)

Register online

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street)

This is the City of Brantford’s leader-in-training program. Each level is a two- week program. Complete both Level 1 and Level 2 to meet all the requirements to be a recreation program staff and future day camp leader as well as receive a certificate of completion from the Mayor’s Office.

Level 1

This course includes one week of in-class training on dates below followed by a 30-hour volunteer placement at a City-run day camp at a later date to show off your new skills. Placement selection will be available on first day of in-class learning.

• March 15 to 19, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost to attend is $180 per person (activity number 28581)

Register online

Level 2

Continue to develop your recreational leadership skills in this Level 2 course. This program also includes a Canadian Red Cross First Aid/CPR Level C certification. One week of in-class training on dates below followed by a 30-hour volunteer placement at a City-run day camp at a later date to show off your new skills (Placement selection will be available on first day of in-class learning). You must complete Level 1 before taking Level 2.

There are no dates available at this time for Level 2.

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street.

We will share important tips to help prepare your preteen on how to stay home alone. Learn skills such as how to handle emergencies, basic first aid, internet safety, and more. This is a Canada Safety Council course.

Winter session:

• Saturday, November 28, 2026
• 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
• $67.80
• Activity number 28621

Register online

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street.

Get started as a babysitter with this course! This course will teach you skills for taking care of children and babies. Learn new ways on how to make babysitting safe and enjoyable for everyone. This is a Canada Safety Council Course. Youth can be turning minimum age within the calendar year.

Winter session:

• Saturday, February 27, 2027
• 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• $84.30
• Activity number 28619

Register online

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.

Fall sessions (6 weeks):

• Tuesdays September 15 to October 20, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28499
• Thursdays September 17 to October 22, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28505
• Tuesdays November 10 to December 15, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28508
• Thursdays November 12 to December 17, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28527

Winter sessions (7 weeks):

• Tuesdays January 12 to February 23, 2027 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $79.65 per person, activity number 28499
• Thursdays January 14 to February 25, 2027 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $79.65 per person, activity number 28505
• Tuesdays March 9 to April 20, 2027 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $79.65 per person, activity number 28508
• Thursdays March 11 to April 22, 2027 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., $79.65 per person, activity number 28527

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

LEVEL 1 

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. 

Fall sessions:

• Mondays September 14 to October 26, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28603 (There is no program on October 12, 2026)
• Mondays November 9 to December 14, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28606.

Winter sessions:

• Mondays January 11 to March 1, 2027 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28609 (There is no program on February 15, 2027)
• Mondays March 15 to April 26, 2027 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., $68.27 per person, activity number 28612

LEVEL 2

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. There is no class on May 18, 2026. 

Fall sessions:

• Mondays September 14 to October 26, 2026 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., $80.14 per person, activity number 28604 (There is no program on October 12, 2026)
• Mondays November 9 to December 14, 2026 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., $80.14 per person, activity number 28607.

Winter sessions:

• Mondays January 11 to March 1, 2027 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., $80.14 per person, activity number 28610 (There is no program on February 15, 2027)
• Mondays March 15 to April 26, 2027 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., $80.14 per person, activity number 28613