Youth & Recreation
Youth Spaces
There are two types of youth spaces available across the city: regular and enhanced.
Regular Youth Spaces have youth-centric programming during the week at different times. They might not be available every day of the week, so make sure to check ahead.
Enhanced Youth Spaces (EYS) are supervised spaces that are open to youth five to six (5-6) days a week. These spaces have stuff like WiFi, TV, gaming consoles, foosball tables, pool tables, computers, recording studios, photography labs, and study spaces. Free programs include photography, barbering and hairstyling, yoga, nail art, DJing and music recording.
Search by program name, location or address by entering keywords into the search field
| Location | Contact |
|---|---|
| Club Nish
Inside Native Youth Resource Centre |
Devin Fan, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-969-8510 |
| Da Block | Robert Willis, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-396-3289 |
| Da Lounge | Steven Menezes, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-392-6384 |
| Mount Dennis Community Hall | Zecko Jalloul, Youth Recreation Programmer
Cell: 416-984-4512 |
| RAY
Inside Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute |
Everett Cooper, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-984-4364 |
| Street Level
Inside LAMP Community Health Centre |
Everett Cooper, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-984-4364 |
| The 6IX
Inside Heron Park Community Centre |
Lance Merraro, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-396-7684 |
| The Crib
Inside Antibes Community Centre |
Alexandra Salinas, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-395-6188 |
| The Hot Spot | Sabrina Novello-Cheatley, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-394-2745 |
| The MYZ | Tyrel Bissoo, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-392-6925 |
| The New Generation Youth Recreation Centre – CLOSED | The centre is closed until further notice due to fire damage |
| The Zone
Inside East Metro Youth Services |
Melanie Bailey, Youth Recreation Programmer
Phone: 416-438-3697 ext. 13272 |
These programs are offered only at Enhance Youth Spaces
AMPED Artist Development
- Learn the skills needed to write, record and establish your portfolio
AMPED Music Engineering
- Learn how to produce music and skills to perfect your sound
AMPED Photography/Videography
- Learn how to record video for YouTube, weddings and short films
AMPED Art of DJing
- Learn the basic fundamentals of DJing, beat making, bar counting, scratching and mixing
- Equipment is provided
AMPED Model Development
- Learn about posture, facial expressions and angles, how to work the runway, establish a portfolio and so much more
Building Skills Through Recreation (BSTR) Leadership
- Youth 13 to 15 years of age
- Opportunity for young people to engage in their communities, explore their talents and build capacity to problem solve, think critically, and make decisions
Building Skills Through Recreation (BSTR) Employment Readiness
- Youth 16 to 24 years of age
- Learn interview tips, how to build a resume, customer service and other skills to help you apply for City of Toronto Recreation jobs
Chop It Like It’s Hot!
- Learn how to make basic, healthy, affordable meals, and how to shop on a budget
- Weekly program
- A cook-off is held at the end of the program to see who will compete at the final competition during Youth Week
STOMP Dance Program
- Learn various urban dance styles such as step, break, hip-hop, dancehall, bollywood, jazz, ballet and contemporary through a team dance program
- Stomp Urban Dance Showcase recital event held in spring 2020
Social Environmental Education Entrepreneurship Design (SEEED) Program
- Youth 12 to 15 years of age
- Learn how food is grown, healthy eating and shopping tips, culinary training, and food safety and handling training
Visionaries of Youth Community Engagement (VOYCE) Program
- Specialty program for youth 18 to 24 years of age
- Opportunity for students to gain community and social experience by developing projects, initiatives and events for youth
- Eight advocacy sub-committees are available to join
- VOYCE Media and Marketing Advocacy Committee (VMAC)
- VOYCE Equity and Diversity Committee (E &D)
- VOYCE Design and Technology Advocacy Committee (YDAC)
- VOYCE Political Advocacy Committee (VPAC)
- VOYCE Environmental Advocacy Committee (VEAC)
- VOYCE Health and Wellness Advocacy Committee (VHAC)
- VOYCE Financial Advocacy Committee (VFAC)
- VOYCE Culinary Advocacy Committee (VCAC)
- For more information, email VOYCE Leads Devin Fan at Devin.Fan@toronto.ca or Rob Willis at Robert.Willis@toronto.ca
Search by program name, location or address by entering keywords into the search field.
| Location | Contact |
|---|---|
| Chalkfarm Community Centre | For more information, call the community centre at 416-395-7802 |
| Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre | For more information, call the community centre at 416-395-7972 |
| Driftwood Community Recreation Centre | For more information, call the community centre at 416-395-7944 |
| Elmbank Community Centre | For more information, call the community centre at 416-394-8671 |
| Fairbank Memorial Community Centre | For more information, call the community centre at 416-394-2473 |
| Falstaff Community Centre | For more information, call the community centre at 416-395-1199 |
| Grandravine Community Recreation Centre | For more information, call the community centre at 416-395-6171 |
| James S. Bell Community School | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-394-8707 |
| John Innes Community Recreation Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-392-6779 |
| Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416 392-0751 |
| Kingsview Village Community School | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-394-5540 |
| Lawrence Heights Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-395-6118 |
| L’Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-396-4510 |
| Malvern Recreation Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-396-4054 |
| McGregor Park Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-396-4023 |
| O’Connor Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-395-7957 |
| Oriole Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-395-6005 |
| Oakdale Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-395-0484 |
| Oakridge Community Recreation Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-338-1966 |
| Regent Park Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-392-5490 |
| Scadding Court Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-392-0335 |
| Scarborough Village Recreation Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-396-4048 |
| Secord Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-396-2857 |
| Wellesley Community Centre | Contact the community centre for more information
Phone: 416-392-0227 |
YOWs can help youth:
- Find a job or volunteer opportunity
- Participate in special events and recreation programs
- Join their local Youth Advisory Council. In Youth Advisory Councils, youth work with their peers in a positive environment to make a difference in their community. Activities can include planning special events, advising the community centre on recreation programs for youth, and community service work.
Contact a Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) to find out more.