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National Youth and Youth Art Week
2023 National Youth Week
Every year during the first week of May, we celebrate the youth in our community!
National Youth Week is an annual, week-long series of events and activities dedicated to youth. Events are designed to celebrate youth culture and are planned and coordinated by the Oshawa Youth Council (O.Y.C.) in collaboration with City staff. Free admission for youth during National Youth Week!
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 1 | - Fun Swim at the South Oshawa Community Centre - BGC Durham: Dodgeball Tournament |
| May 2 | - Public Skate at the Delpark Homes Centre - BGC Durham: Flag Football |
| May 3 | - Teen Graphic Novel Book Club with Oshawa Public Libraries |
| May 4 | - BGC Durham: 3x3 Basketball Tournament - BGC Durham: Clubhouse Rock |
| May 5 |
- Youth Paint Night at the Arts Resource Centre |
| May 7 | - Board games at the South Oshawa Community Centre |
May 1, 2023
BGC Durham: Dodgeball Tournament
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. E. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: For more information on this event, please visit the BGC Durham website.
Fun Swim
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: South Oshawa Community Centre,1455 Cedar St. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Kick off National Youth Week with free admission for youth to the Fun Swim at the South Oshawa Community Centre! The slide and water features will be operating during this swim. All leisure swimming rules will apply.
May 2, 2023
BGC Durham: Flag Football
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. E. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: For more information on this event, please visit the BGC Durham website.
Public Skate
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Location: Delpark Homes Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd. N. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Feel like a skate? Join us for a Public Skate at the Delpark Homes Centre with free admission for youth. Hemy Pro Shop on-site is offering 50 percent off skate rentals for youth during this skate. Call ahead to arrange sizing at 1-416-560-1104.
May 3, 2023
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Jess Hann Branch of Oshawa Public Libraries, 199 Wentworth St. W. Oshawa
Ages: 12 to 18 years
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Do you love reading graphic novels, manga, and comic books? So do we! Visit the Jess Hann Branch, where we’ll show off our newest titles and spend time exploring the collection, reading together, and talking about our favourite books!
May 4, 2023
BGC Durham: 3x3 Basketball Tournament
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. E. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: For more information on this event, please visit the BGC Durham website.
BGC Durham: Clubhouse Rock
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: For more information on this event, please visit the BGC Durham website.
May 5, 2023
BGC Durham: Youth Pool Party
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: For more information on this event, please visit the BGC Durham website.
Movie Night
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Enjoy a screening of a movie in the Arts Resource Centre theatre. No registration for the movie is required!
Youth Paint Night
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St. Oshawa
Registration: advanced booking required-register online now
Description: Embrace creativity with our youth led Paint Night. Register online or in-person at your nearest City of Oshawa recreation facility to guarantee your spot.
RMG Fridays
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Robert McLaughlin Gallery,72 Queen St. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Youth are welcome to stop by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s first Friday event. RMG Fridays are free community events that bring together various art forms. Activities may include live music, performances, film screenings with DRIFF (Durham Region International Film Festival), exhibition tours, artist talks, and highlight community partners and local businesses. For more information, visit the RMG Fridays event page.
May 7, 2023
Get on Board - Board Games
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar St. Oshawa
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Come hang out and play some afternoon board games in the South Oshawa Community Centre Youth Room.
Oshawa Youth Council (O.Y.C.)
The Oshawa Youth Council is proud to to be a part of National Youth Week each year. The O.Y.C. hosts free events planned by youth to provide spaces to share their creativity and connect with others.
Get Involved
To become an Oshawa Youth Council member, fill out the O.Y.C. Application Form and email the completed form to O.Y.C. staff or drop it off at one of our recreation facilities.
Contact O.Y.C. staff for additional information.