Youth and Teen Programs
The City of Burlington has a variety of programs offered for youth aged 8 and up, see below for detailed program information.
Friday Night Drop-In Programs
Friday Night Youth Centres
For youth ages 8-13 years old
Spend your Friday Nights at Tansley Woods Community Community Centre in our popular Youth Centre. Join us for Fall, Winter and Spring sessions. Hang out with some new friends and participate in some great activities; basketball, soccer, dodgeball, tournaments, games, special events and more!
When? Friday Nights from 6:30-9:00pm.
Program runs from January 13-March 9, 2012
Drop-In fee of $5.00/youth per visit.
Want to know what our Friday Night Youth Centre participants will be doing?? Check out our Winter 2012 calendars
For Summer Youth Centres information, please refer to our Summer Camps page or contact us for more information.
Friday Night Basketball
For youth ages 10-16 years old
Nothing to do on a Friday NIght? Want to practice your three-point shot? Youth and teens can drop-in to Tansley Woods Community Centre to shoot some baskets. Students must show their student ID cards.
When? Friday Nights from 8:00-10:00pm
Program runs from January 13-March 9, 2012
Drop-In fee of $5.00/youth per visit.
Additional Drop-In Programs
Saturday Nights @ Velocity
For youth aged 9-14 years
Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Want to hang out at the coolest facility in Burlington? On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (starting Jan 2012), come out to Velocity and enjoy the following activities: air hockey, fooseball, pool, video games, board games, tournaments, crafts, fun activities, music and dancing and much much more... For more detailed activities, check out our calendar
When? 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month (Starting Jan 2012) @ 7-10pm
Where? Velocity
Drop-In Fee: $5.00
Youth Drop-In Basketball
For youth and teens aged 12-18 years old
Drop in to the gym to shoot some hoops on the weekends. This program is for anyone who likes to play basketball regardless of skill level. Limited number of balls available. Program runs out of Tansley Woods Community Centre.
When? Sundays from 3:30-5:30pm
Program runs from January 8-May 6, 2012
Drop- in fee of $3.00/youth per visit
*Additional times during Christmas and March Breaks.
Watch for flyers for more information or contact us.
Life Skills Programs
Babysitters' Training
For youth aged 12-16 years old
Youth will be trained in childcare, child development, safety, their rights and responsibilities and more. This program follsows the guidelines of the Canada Safety Council and participants receive a Babysitter's Certificate upon completion. Program runs out of Tansley Woods Community Centre.
When? Tue & Wed Jan 3 & 4, 2012. 9:30am-3:30pm
TTR # 235513: $76.95 (R)
Home Alone
For youth aged 9 -12 years old
Designed to prepare children and their parents to stay home alone or with a sibling for a short time. Topics cover safety considerations and responsibilities. Parents are asked to stay from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss considerations and reasonable expectations.
This program is offered during the following dates from 9:30am-3:30pm and at the cost of $35.02 (R):
TTR# 235934: Sat, January 28, 2012 at Tansley Woods Community Centre
TTR# 235935: Sat, March 10, 2012 at Tansley Woods Community Centre
For more information see the recreation guide or contact: email
Active Living for Youth
Chickfit
Offered to girls aged 8-11 and 12 -16 years old
A great way to get fit without getting bored; thus 10 week program , is designed for tweens and teens. It includes a mixture of yoga, zumba, pilates, aerobics, strength training as we;; as body image and self-esteem workshops. No experience is necessary! Please wear workout type gear and bring a yoga mat,
Tansley Woods Community Centre
8-11 years old
TTR# 235938 Tue Jan 17-Mar 27 6:00-7:00pm $98.64 (R)
12-16 years old
TTR# 235937 Tue Jan 17-Mar 27 7:00-8:00pm $111.46 (R)
For more information regarding youth programs, please contact the Receation Coordinator-Youth/Teens at 905-332-1996 ext. 6249 or via email