National Youth and Youth Art Week

Celebrate National Youth Week from May 1 to 7, 2022

The Oshawa Youth Council is excited to welcome back youth in-person for this year's National Youth Week. The council has planned a week of activities that aim to create connections for youths, by youths. From May 1 to 7, 2022, the Oshawa Youth Council will be hosting free events aimed at giving the youth space to share their creativity and connect with others. 

National Youth Week & National Youth Arts Weeks in Oshawa 

National Youth Week is an annual, week-long series of events and activities dedicated to youth. It is designed to celebrate youth culture and is planned and coordinated by the Oshawa Youth Council , City staff and Youth Partners for youth in the community. All events are free admission for youth!

National Youth Week Schedule

May 2, 2022: BGC Durham’s Youth DODGEBALL Tournament

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Location: Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. E Oshawa 
Ages: 13 years and older
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Come celebrate National Youth Week and test your skills in a friendly game of Dodgeball. Sign-in and blind draws for teams will take place from 6:30-7:00 pm. You must come before 7:00 p.m. to be placed on a team, anyone arriving after 7:00 p.m. can be a sub.  Number of games played will be determined by number of teams. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Refreshments and energy snacks will be served. For more information please visit BGC Durham.

May 3, 2022: BGC Durham’s MIX IT UP Teen Social

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. E Oshawa
Ages: 12 years and older   
Registration: drop-in only                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Description: Come celebrate National Youth Week and enjoy a fun filled evening of socially inspired activities. Take part in many different activities from billiards, cards and/or spoons, volleyball, and computers.  Snacks and refreshments will be served. For more information please visit BGC Durham.

May 3, 2022: Collaborative Creations 

Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Delpark Homes Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd N.
Registration: register now using the course ID 29554
Description: Come celebrate National Youth Week and discover your artistic side at Oshawa Youth Council's Collaborative Creations Event. Participants will create individual pieces that will be combined and displayed in City of Oshawa Facilities. All skill levels are welcome, and supplies will be provided. Bring a friend! Please note this is a registered event. 

May 4, 2022: Script Socials 

Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar St.
Registration: register now using the course ID 29556
Description: Pick up a paper and a pen Oshawa! This National Youth Week we are scripting some brand-new stories with the Oshawa Youth Council. Experience the power of writing where we put pen to paper and talk all things reading and writing. All skill levels are welcome. This event is run in partnership with the Oshawa Public Library who will be there to run a creative writing activity and give information on their youth programs and resources for youth. Please note this is a registered event. 

May 5, 2022: BGC Durham’s 3X3 Basketball Tournament

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Location: Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. E Oshawa
Ages: 13 years and older
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Come celebrate National Youth Week and join us on the court for a 3X3 Basketball Tournament. Sign-in as a team or be placed on a team via blind draws between 6:30-7:00 pm. You must come before 7:00 p.m. to be play in this tournament.  Number of games played will be determined by number of teams. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Refreshments and energy snacks will be served. For more information please visit BGC Durham.

May 5, 2022: BGC Club House Rock Youth Night

Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Location: BGC Durham Eastview Unit 433 Eulalie Avenue
Ages: 13 years and older
Registration: drop-in only   
Description: Club House Rock Youth Night is for Ages 13+: This event will include: Live Music, Ice Cream Bar, Door Prizes and mini games contest! This is also a drop in event and no registration is required. For more information please visit BGC Durham.

May 6, 2022: RMG Friday

Time: 7-10pm
Location: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St. Civic Centre
Registration: drop-in only   
Description: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery’s free monthly concert series RMG FRIDAYS finally returns for the May 2022 edition! In addition to short films courtesy of Durham Region International Film Festival, an appearance by series mainstays WOOLY (7:30pm), and an exhibition tour (8:15pm), this month’s event features a headline performance by Canadian indie darlings DIZZY (8:45pm). Musical performances will take place in the backyard; the film screening and tour will both take place indoors. This event is free and for all ages. Registration is not required. Drop in for an evening of fun!

May 6, 2022: YMCA Teen Night (Hosted by Oshawa YMCA)

 The YMCA Teen Night scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2022 has been cancelled. 

Time: 7 p.m.  to 10 p.m.
Location: Oshawa YMCA, 99 Mary St N. 
Ages: 13 years and older
Registration: drop-in only
Description: Teen Night is a free program for teens ages 13-18. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., youth are offered free access to the facility to play sports, swim, dance, and participate in many other physical activities that support teens’ growth into healthy and confident young adults equipped for success. Visit https://ymcagta.org/youth-programs-new/teen-nights for more information.

To get involved in National Youth Week contact the OYC Coordinator. If you would like to become an Oshawa Youth Council member, fill out an application and join us for tons of fun!