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Town of Whitby
Youth Health Membership
Sign up for a discounted Youth Health Club Membership at the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex if you are between the ages 14 to 17. Enjoy full access to the health club, pool, locker rooms and sauna. Contact us for a copy of the Youth Health Club Membership form.
The Town of Whitby is committed to providing a community for youth to thrive and be successful for the future. We are a Platinum Level Youth Friendly Community that strives to integrate local youth into our activities and decision-making.
Youth Rooms
If you are 12 to 18 years of age and live in Whitby, come check out our free Youth Rooms!
Youth Room activities |
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Youth Rooms are a great way to get connected with others for free, fun monthly events. Planned theme nights, special events, activities and workshops are just a few things hosted in the Youth Rooms! Each Youth Room features the following items for you to enjoy including:
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How to attend |
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If you're interested in a free Youth Room membership your parent/guardian must register for a free youth room membership online or in person at McKinney Sports Centre or Brooklin Community Centre and Library. A Youth Membership is required to attend and participate in Youth Room activities. |
Youth Room locations |
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We offer three Youth Rooms. The Brooklin Community Centre and Library Youth Room is located at 8 Vipond Rd. in Brooklin. The McKinney Centre Youth Room(fueled by Booster Juice) is located at 222 McKinney Drive. The Henry Street High School Youth Hub is located at 600 Henry Street. |
Youth Room hours |
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Brooklin Community Centre and Library Youth Room hours:
McKinney Youth Room fuelled by Booster Juice hours:
Henry Street High School Youth Hub
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Youth Council
Are you a youth in our community? You can become a part of the Whitby Youth Council to work together and address the needs of youth in the community. You gain valuable experience and opportunities in the community to use for future endeavours, while obtaining your Community Services Volunteer hours.
How to get involved
Applications are now closed for the 2024/2025 school year. If you are interested in joining the Whitby Youth Council applications will open in May and applicants will be contacted in August for an interview prior to the September start.
Applications are accepted and reviewed in the summer months with new members added to the Youth Council in September.
Our priorities
The Whitby Youth Council focuses on these four priorities for youth in our community:
- Youth events
- Promotion of Youth Council and events
- Outreach programming for youth
- Recruitment of new volunteers for the Youth Council
Youth Events
Stay connected with the latest youth events and Youth Rooms in your area. These events are designed to spark your interests and provide interactive fun if you are between the ages 12 to 18. Stay up to date with the latest facility closures and program notices by subscribing to our news feed. Stay tuned for any advance notices for cancellations.
Celebrating Youth Awards 2024
Sponsored by Fieldgate Developments.
Congratulations to the 2024 Celebrating Youth Award recipients recognized on December 10 for their selfless contributions and acts of goodwill that make the Town of Whitby a better place to live, work and play. Together, this year’s award winners were recognized for:
volunteering for school councils and events; participating as positive role models within school teams; fundraising and volunteering for organizations like The Canadian Cancer Society, Community Care Durham, WindReach Farm, Meals on Wheels, Sick Kids Hospital, and more.
Abigail Knight
Abina Sutharanjan
Abisan Sutharanjan
Ally Barnaby
Amane White
Andrew Nechyporenko
Asher McElhanney
Brayden Vermette
Chase Dundas
David Pedota
Elaha Amiri
Emma Chester
Gabriella Dolowy
Kinza Khan
Kylie Mortimore
Lani Ogunkoya
O'Neil Grose
Ratul Khan
Sydney Craven
Taylan Turner
William Wood
National Youth Week May 1-7
Whitby Youth ages 12-18 are encouraged to join the Whitby Youth Council to celebrate National Youth Week from May 1 to 7. Stay connected with friends and have fun with a series of free activities.
Art Attack 2024
The Town of Whitby in partnership with Station Gallery will be showcasing artwork by Whitby youth from May 2 to June 2 and at the Art Attack Event on May 2 at the Station Gallery. Art Attack is sponsored by Gina Zheng.
Youth Room programs
Join us for a variety of Youth Room programs that give you hands on experience in everything from cooking and afterschool sports to earning your babysitting certifications. Complete the online program registration to find a program that suits you. Be sure to check out a full list of our activities in the Town of Whitby Activity Guide.
Helpful youth resources
Are you looking for information about education, job skills, family services, or counselling? These resources provide helpful direction for youth, youth workers, parents and others working with young people.
211 Ontario |
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Find programs and services within your community by contacting 211 Ontario. Topics range from community programs and employment support to topics for newcomers, Indigenous Peoples and family services so you can find the help you need. |
Kids Help Phone |
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Kids Help Phone is a service that you can call anytime (24/7) if you want to talk to. The services provides a safe, confidential space to have a conversation with a real person who listens to your needs. |
LGBTQ |
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Pflag Canada is a Canadian organization that offers peer-to-peer support striving to help all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. |
Education institution listings |
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The Ministry of Education is a great resource to find all Ontario education institutes that provides information about high schools in the province, graduation requirements, curriculum and Student Success programs. It also provides information about post-secondary education, where you can go to college and university, student financial assistance (OSAP), apprentice and skill trades available and how to transfer credits. |
Transportation |
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View the Durham Region Transit to easily map your trips, look up the next bus times and find your destinations with an intuitive trip planner. |
Volunteering opportunities |
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You can volunteer for our youth events by becoming part of the Whitby Youth Council. |
Youth Health Membership |
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Sign up for a discounted Youth Health Club Membership at the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex if you are between the ages 14 to 17. Enjoy full access to the health club, pool, locker rooms and sauna. Contact us for a copy of the Youth Health Club Membership form. |
Whitby Public Library programs |
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The Whitby Public Library offers programs that you can get involved in, as well as a Teen Advisory Group. |
Youth strategy
If you are a youth living in the Town, the Youth Strategy helps to ensure your future is supported. The strategy sets out to ensure municipal-run youth programs and services remain accessible to you. By considering your needs, the strategy helps to model what a community looks like for you and your family to live, work and play.
Contact us for a copy of the Youth Strategy.
Strategy development
The Town approved the Youth Strategy that will guide the Recreation and Leisure Services for the Town from 2019 to 2023. It was developed through extensive engagement with local youth, the Whitby Youth Council and other community stakeholders.
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