Free Recreational Programs
YCP Toronto
55 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 502
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1G8
Tel: 416-364-1666
E-mail: [email protected]
Offers a variety of FREE programs, workshops and special events throughout Toronto to children who are in a caregiving role for family members with disabilities or illnesses. YCP provides social, recreational, educational, and skill development opportunities for Young Carers by connecting them with peers, building resilience and self esteem, and giving them time to have fun.
SKETCH Toronto
180 Shaw St
Toronto, ON M6J 2W5
Tel: 416-516-1559
https://sketch.ca/
A community arts enterprise for peoples aged 16-29 who are facing poverty and/or homelessness
Open: Weekdays 9am-8pm
Mural Routes
1859 Kingston Road,
Toronto, ON M1N 1T3
Tel: 416-698-7995
Kingston Rd & Birchmount Rd
http://www.muralroutes.com/programs.htm
Mural Routes holds a “Big Picture” mural making workshops. Youth age 14 and over can attend the 8 week workshop which “provides basis, context and information needed to improve communities through mural arts. Participants of this free program will gain the opportunity to develop and pursue their interest in art, explore the basis of art techniques and build upon abilities, portfolios and careers in the realm of public art”. Workshops focus on drawing and painting techniques, colour theory, composition and Creating Depths and Stencils.
PACT Urban Peace Program
312 Brooke Ave
Toronto, ON M5M 2L3
Tel: 416-656-8824
Bathurst St & the 401 hwy
http://pactprogram.ca/
PACT has a number of programs for youth including Pact Fashion (puts on a fashion show), PACTFilm (instruction in many facets of film production) and PACT Haunted Theatre Project (in support of the Powerhouse of Terror – a professional haunt attraction in Toronto and includes three separate program areas: Set/Prop Design and Build Special FX, Make-up and Costume Design Acting, Character Development and On-site Support).
PACT also has a gardening program where you learn gardening techniques.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto
Tel: 416-928-9622
Toll Free: 1-800-223-8024
http://www.ymcagta.org/en/youth/index.html
A charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. They offer numerous free programs for youth such as help with finding employment, various training’s camps, help with substance abuse issues and educational workshops. There are various YMCA locations around Toronto, please call all to find a location nearest you.
The YMCA Teen Night Program
Teen Night
Tel: 416-928-9622
Toll Free: 1-800-223-8024
https://ymcagta.org/youth-programs/teen-nights
The YMCA is open every Saturday night. Youth are invited to use the pool, workout with weights and cardio machines, shoot hoops, join in discussion and workshops or just hang out with friends for free.
The Remix Project
130 Queens Quay E, Unit 517
Toronto, ON M5A 0P9
Tel: 416-583-2120
Queens Quay E & Jarvis
Serves youth who are trying to enter into the creative industries or further their formal education; The REMIX Project provides top-notch alternative, creative, educational programs, facilitators and facilities.
Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Toronto
501 – 2345 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4P 2E5
Tel: 416-925-8981
Yonge St & Eglinton Ave E
http://www.bbbst.com/en/Home/default.aspx
BBBS provides mentors to children and youth in need of additional positive adult support.
Open: Monday 8:30am-7:00pm
Tuesdays-Fridays 8:30am-5:00pm
The Arcade Drop In
260 Augusta Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T 2L6
Tel: 416-964-8747
College St & Spadina Ave
https://www.sschto.ca/Youth/The-Arcade-Drop-In
Drop-in is a comfortable rec room/Arcade environment with a pool table, lounge area, foose ball table, computer lab, and kitchen for youth aged 12-21.
Drop in Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm daily. The drop-in is open twice a day; from 11:15am – 12:30pm and from 3:00pm – 6:00pm
NIA Centre or the Arts
524 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6E 2X1
Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the African Diaspora. Nia Centre creates opportunities for young people to develop healthy identities and for communities to enhance their creative capacities.
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