Celebrate National Youth Week in Oakville May 1 to 7, 2024 with free activities and more

Get ready to celebrate Oakville youth! In recognition of National Youth Week across Canada, the Town of Oakville and community partners are offering seven days of free interactive activities and learning opportunities for youth ages 11 to 17 from May 1 to 7, 2024. The town will also be celebrating youth in the first ever Oakville Youth Awards taking place on Saturday, May 4 and unveiling the Youth Centre mural on the same day. 

Featured events and activities

• Join Teen Takeover on May 1 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Oakville Public Library White Oaks branch. Learn about 3D printing and green screen technology or take part in a video or board game challenge.
• Skate, play table tennis and make craft on May 2 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at River Oaks Community Centre.
• Come by The Drop for karaoke, laser tag, pizza and more on May 3 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Abbey Community Centre.
• Swim, rock climb, drop-in at the youth centre and more on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Culture Centre 
• Youth skate featuring DJ Ghost on May 5 from 3 to 4:45 p.m. at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.
• Play basketball or table tennis, swim, and/or make crafts and more on May 6 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre.
• Make friendship bracelets, play volleyball or join a fitness class on May 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre. 

A complete list of Youth Week activities , including exact dates, times and location of activities is available at oakville.ca. Registration is required for many activities, so remember to sign up early to reserve your spot!

Other Free Youth Drop-in Programs 

In addition to the planned activities for National Youth Week, all drop-in programs offered between May 1 and 7 are free for youth aged 13 to 17. Join us to get creative and active!

Recognizing youth and their contributions to Oakville

The town received 186 nominations for the inaugural Oakville Community Awards, in partnership with the Oakville Youth Action Committee. Two recipients (one between the ages of 11 and 14 and the other between 15 and 19) will be announced in each of the following awards categories – Emerging Leader Award, Youth Awards Award, Youth Involvement Award and Youth Sports Award – at a special celebration event taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Community and Culture Centre (QEPCCC) on May 4 between 4 and 6 p.m. The event is open to nominees and invited guests. For more details, visit the Youth Awards page. 

Unveiling the youth mural

The Youth Centre mural at QEPCCC is complete! Guided by the expertise of artist Yen Linh Thai, the Youth Mural Project invited 12 young local artists to connect, create and collaborate on an indoor public art mural. Drop by the space during youth centre drop-in hours on Tuesdays and Fridays between 5:30 and 8 p.m. to check it out “A Trip Through Town.” 

For more events and activities, visit the Youth Week page. 

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