Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

Provides various services for residents, businesses and stakeholders in City of Markham

Arenas

• ice rentals
• skating programs
• recreational skating
• pickup shinny
• birthday parties

Angus Glen Arena (Angus Glen Community Centre), 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E L6C 1P8, 905-944-3777;

Centennial Arena (Centennial Community Centre), 8600 McCowan Rd L3P 3M2, 905-470-3590;

Crosby Memorial Arena (Crosby Community Centre), 210 Main St L3R 2G9, 905-944-3777;

Markham Village Arena (Markham Village Community Centre), 6041 Hwy 7 L3P 3A7, 905-470-3590;

Milliken Mills Arena (Milliken Mills Community Centre), 7600 Kennedy Rd L3R 9S5, 905-477-6410;

Mount Joy Arena (Mount Joy Community Centre), 6140 16th Ave L3P 3K8, 905-470-3590;

R.J. Clatworthy Arena, 2400 John St L3T 6G6, 905-944-3800;

Thornhill Arena (Thornhill Community Centre), 7755 Bayview Ave L3T 4P1, 905-944-3800;

Outdoor skating locations

• Cedarena, 7373 Reesor Rd L6B 1A8, 905-294-0038

Community Centres and Pools

• registered and drop-in programs
• public swimming
• facility rentals
• fitness facilities

Aaniin Community Centre and Library (with pool), 5665 14th Ave L3S 3K5;
905-475-4851

• Indoor playground
• multi-sensory room
• youth and older adult rooms
• fitness centre
• makerspace
• business hub
• outdoor park

Angus Glen Community Centre (with pool), 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E L6C 1P8; General 905-944-3777, Pool ext 7111 ;

Angus Glen Tennis Centre, 3970 Major Mackenzie Dr E L6C 1P8;
905-944-3777 ext 7149;

Armadale Community Centre, 2401 Denison St L3S 1G3;
905-474-1007

• Rock climbing wall

Centennial Community Centre (with pool), 8600 McCowan Rd L3P 3M2;
General 905-470-3590, Pool ext 4343

• Diving tank
• outdoor skate park
• indoor bocce courts

Cornell Community Centre (with pool), 3201 Bur Oak Ave L6B 0T2;
General 905-479-7753, Pool ext 4351

• Multi-sensory room

Crosby Community Centre, 210 Main St L3R 2G9;
905-944-3777;

Markham Village Community Centre, 6041 Hwy 7 L3P 3A7;
905-470-3590;

Milliken Mills Community Centre (with pool), 7600 Kennedy Rd L3R 9S5;
General 905-477-6410, Pool ext 3328

• Milliken On the Move Older Adults Club
• indoor soccer dome

Morgan Pool, 11 Parkway Ave L3P 2R8;
905-294-6731

• Outdoor pool

Mount Joy Community Centre, 6140 16th Ave L3P 3K8;
905-470-3590

• Indoor and outdoor soccer fields

Rouge River Community Centre (with pool), 120 Rouge Bank Dr Unit 2 L3S 4B7; General 905-474-1007, Pool 905-472-6044

• Outdoor pool

Thornhill Community Centre (with pool), 7755 Bayview Ave L3T 4P1;
General 905-944-3800, Pool ext 6603

• Thornhill Seniors' Club
• squash courts

Thornlea Pool, 8075 Bayview Ave L3T 4N4; 905-944-3800;


Other Facilities (owned/operated by city)
**Box Grove Community Centre, 7651 9th Line L6B 1A8;
905-472-2570;

**Buttonville Women's Institute Community Hall, 8931 Woodbine Ave L3R 0J9;
905-944-3777;

**Cedar Grove Community Centre, 7667 14th Ave L6B 7A8;
905-294-5205;

**German Mills Community Centre, 80 German Mills Rd L3T 4H7;
905-889-9393;

**Heinzman House, 135 Bay Thorn Dr L3T 3V1;
905-889-7980;

**Markham Pan Am Centre (with pool), 16 Main St Unionville L3R 2E4;
905-475-4730 * Training and international sport event hosting, Olympic sized swimming pool;

**Markham Seniors Activity Centre, 22 Water St L3P 7P9;
905-294-5111 * Older Adults in Action Seniors Club;

**Markham Village Train Station Community Centre, 214 Main St N L3P 1Y5;
905-201-1453;

**Old Unionville Library Community Centre, 221 Main St Unionville L3R 2H2;
905-944-3777;

**Unionville Train Station Community Centre, 7 Station Ln;
905-944-3777;

**Victoria Square Community Centre, Elgin Mills Rd E L0H 1G0;
905-887-2798;

**Warden House Community Centre, 8840 Warden Ave L3R 0K3;
905-944-3777;

COVID19 Contact for updates on in-person and virtual services

Multiservice agency, includes child and youth supports and residential programs; for emergency and transitional housing, counselling, drop-ins and employment services, see separate listings

Residential Youth Homes
Voluntary program offers combination of housing and support for youth facing housing crisis, primarily for youth 16-19 years; capacity 13

YOUTHrive
Recreation and mentorship program for the residents of selected housing co-operatives in York Region

Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team (LEGIT)
Outreach to youth 12-20 years involved in gangs, at-risk of gang involvement and/or with history of involvement with criminal justice system

Provincial Youth Outreach Workers
Workers assist youth 13-24 years to access services and supports

Aftercare and Transitional Support
Assists youth transitioning out of the care of the Children's Aid Society

iGRAD
Students work with a teacher's support to complete online high school credit courses; classroom open weekdays 9:30 am-3:30 pm

COVID19

• drop-in and group services have resumed
• appointment preferred
• masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors
• people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services online.

Family Services -- family life education and counselling

Older Adult Services

• life skills training
• exercise groups
• educational workshops
• volunteering

Youth Programs

• weekly drop-in
• life skills training
• recreational activities

Community Development

• volunteer recruitment and training
• outreach and networking
• advocacy
• cultural activities, interest groups

COVID19 Gradually reopening to in-person programs with simultaneous virtual programs; contact for information on safety measures

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Youth leadership training, after-school program, and recreation and events programming; Christian perspective

Youth leadership training camp
Focus on leadership, communication skills, community engagement, citizenship and team building, and volunteering

SHARP
After-school program for high school students, including experiential learning, workshops and training, and mentorship

Tic-Tac-Toronto (TTT)
Youth community engagement through outreach in Toronto, including city exploration activities

Drop-in Lounge with

• recreational activities
• computer lab
• audio/visual Studio
• full kitchen
• job board
• room rentals

Settlement Services

• one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone

English Language and Education

• conversation circle
• conversation group for beginner French
• homework club tutoring grades 9-12
• reading and writing clubs
• high school student English writing workshops

Pre-Employment and Education Help

• job search workshops
• resume and cover letter writing
• university and college preparation

Leadership and Life Skills Training

• Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
• March break and summer camps

Volunteering

• iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities

Services aimed at reducing experiences of marginality faced by young people and others in need through promotion of African Canadian Heritage education, arts and wellness programs and social and recreation services

• children and youth programs include leadership, mentorship, skills development, summer day camp
• reintegration telephone counselling for youth in conflict with the law, life skills and integration programs
• capacity building programs
• Heritage Nails Essentials - social enterprise
• cultural and social events

Programs offered at various locations

Services and programs

• after school programs
• leadership programs
• baby bundles program for new mothers
• Christmas sharing program (for overnight camper families)
• Moorelands Camp - overnight camp in Dorset

Social and community service organization for Jewish teens

• operates JYN Academy private high school
• hosts events and programs for Jewish youth

Jew Ball -- weekly sports and social for teens
Teens for the Community (TFC) -- community service activities

JYN Connect

• mentoring program that partners High School (gr 11 and 12) teens and Elementary School (gr 4-7) children in Jewish environment
• teens will assist children with homework and participate with them in activities, crafts and sports

Variety of programs at several locations

Middle Years Centre (6-12 years)

• after school programs
• PA Day program, winter, March break and summer camp
• homework support
• recreation
• personal health, nutrition and wellness programs

Youth Centre (13-24 years) -- leadership and self confidence programs including Choices, Malvern Youth Cabinet

• youth drop in
• girls programs
• youth support counselling
• youth outreach worker
• recreation, sports, seasonal camps and after-school programs

Seniors Centre (55+ years)

• seniors information and referral
• computer class
• social and recreation programs, fitness programs
• health and wellness workshops
• Tamil wellness programs

volunteer opportunities

Some programs offered at 1321 Neilson Rd -- call for details

Counselling
Youth Mentorship Program -- matching professional adults with a youth having similar interests
Annual achievement awards
Research
Community Watch program
Directions Magazine

Medai Konal -- arts program promoting creativity and skills development

Project Empowerment -- for youth involved in the criminal justice system or in anti-social activities

• one-on-one mentoring
• volunteer program suitable for Community Service Orders

Project THAMIL (Tamils Helping and Motivating to Inspire Leadership) -- mentoring

• school outreach workshops
• drop-in centres, call for time and locations
• parents network
• youth projects
• girls program
• Youth Forum workshops and guest speakers

Selvy's Circle -- drop-in for young women 14-18 years

• held in various high schools
• annual leadership week and annual leadership conference

Open Doors Program -- after school recreation and homework help

Recreational Drop-ins -- sports and recreation at various high schools

Parent Council -- for parents of students attending after school drop-ins

COVID19 Telephone or virtual service only; for intake or to reach a service provider, call Intake 416-438-3697 ext 12248

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East QREW Group
Queer and trans drop-in for youth 12-24 years who self-identify as LGBTQQIP2SAA+; drop in, call 416-438-3697 ext 12405, or email east.qrew@gmail.com

• peer and staff support
• development of social support peer network
• activities include art, games, music, discussion, workshops and speakers
• snacks available

Respect In Schools Everywhere (RISE) Program
Youth led school based violence prevention program for grades 7-12

• addresses bullying, cyber-bullying, dating violence and harassment
• available to schools and community agencies, fee

Studio 2 Multimedia Program
Multimedia, journalism and social skills for marginalized youth and youth living in priority neighbourhoods

• emphasis on violence prevention and media literacy

The Zone Youth Centre
Drop-in activities include violence prevention and newcomer services

Also consultation and training for educators and other professionals serving youth, in developing and implementing violence prevention strategies, fee

Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination

• sweat lodge ceremonies
• visiting elders
• drop-in services

Children and Youth Programs

• after school programming
• social and recreational activities
• breakfast program
• traditional dance
• homework club, summer camp, girls group
• youth drop in
• high school equivalency (GED) for youth 18-20 years

Parent and Family Programs

• addictions counselling, individual and family counselling
• case management
• support group
• housing workers
• community kitchen
• parenting skills classes
• Indigenous EarlyOn program -- parent-child drop in for children birth-6 years

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, chiropodist (foot specialist), and a social worker

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• counselling
• prenatal and postnatal
• treatment of function and mobility issues
• healthy relationship, bereavement, stress management support
• nutrition education
• treatment and management of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, and arthritis
• health promotion

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and COPD Clinic
• Wellness Program for Seniors

Supports people at risk or living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * clients will have access to a respiratory therapist/certified respiratory educator, registered kinesiologist and registered dietitian * the goal of the program is to improve the quality of life for people living wih COPD

Services include:

• breathing test
• one-on-one counseling (including self managemet education, healthy eating, physical activity)
• smoking cessation program
• individual and group exercise
• 12 week pulomonary rehabiliation 12 week pulomonary rehabilitation
• monthly COPD Support Group - meetings take place on every last Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm-3pm

Parenting programs

• information and workshops on parenting and child development
• parent-child program
• parenting program for mothers and children (4-18) years who have witnessed domestic violence
• teen mothers' program including healthy meals and snacks, workshops and informal counselling

Girls' Centre

• drop-in centre for girls and young women 9-18 years
• life skills, self-esteem building workshops
• discussion groups
• leadership program
• March break and summer camp

On-site child care, snacks and TTC provided to participants of some programs

Child and Family programs -- EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• play and inquiry based programs to support early development in birth-6 year old children
• support to parents and caregivers with children birth-6 years including access to resources
• a variety of drop-in and registered programs for caregivers and children birth-6 years
• support for children who have special needs
• school-readiness program
• special events/activities
• Tutor Me Please program - after-school tutoring program for 7-12 year old children

Mental Health Program -- supportive counselling, information and referral

Youth Centre

• homework club
• access to computers, Internet and printer
• programs for boys and girls
• sports
• youth mentorship
• intergenerational program

Social and recreational programs

• after school drop in and school break programs at 9 locations
• summer day program for children 4-12 years
• homework clubs
• computer clubs
• leadership training
• literacy

Community Resource Centre

• administrative assistance to community residents and groups
• information and referral services to community and government resources
• access to computers, photocopying, printing and fax

Community Development

• strengthen community leadership and support positive social change from an anti-poverty social justice perspective
• identifying and responding to community needs
• training, support and advocacy for local residents

Settlement Services

• group activities, workshops and one-on-one for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks

Community Well-being

• Getting In Touch, Git.Connected, social/recreational mental health program
• adult and youth support groups
• Service Navigation Program -- support residents of Jane and Finch and of Northwest Toronto in accessing mental health services and social supports

Financial Empowerment and Problem Solving

• financial literacy and support services for low income individuals, families, newcomers or youth
• income tax clinic
• workshops
• one-on-one support with a mobile community financial worker for those facing financial barriers

Green Change

• Corner Commons - community space
• community workshops and group programming
• engages area residents to reduce their carbon footprint
• community development and capacity building approach

​The Spot -- youth programs

• drop-in Tue-Fri 11 am-8 pm
• recreation programs, Internet access

Falstaff Youth Social -- weekly group sessions for socializing, recreation, health education

Seniors programs

• assists seniors from various ethnocultural groups to live independently and remain healthy
• in partnership with community agencies to ensure seniors are provided with the support they need

Programs offered in various community locations
Ontario Early Years Centre (see separate record)

Teaching, research and resource centre fostering community partnerships

• education and business programs
• seasonal income tax clinic
• information and referral
• workshops

Education Programs -- access to postsecondary education through pre-university courses including university bridging program for women 20 years or older and out of school for 2 years or more

• Pursuing Post Secondary Drop in -- information on York University, programs and financial aid, Mondays 3 pm-5 pm

Kick Start After School Program -- after school programs for children 7-12 years

• social recreational activities, snacks, homework support
• mentorship program for youth 13-18 years * recreation
• located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place

Youth Awoken -- weekly cooking, leadership and community engagement programs for youth 13-18 years

Youth Outreach Workers -- provides assistance to youth and their families with short term support and referrals to community resources

Newcomer services

• Beginners Computer and Keyboarding -- basic computer class to learn how to use a computer, including Microsoft Word, Internet use and improving keyboarding skills
• Conversation Circle -- practice English language skills, located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place
• Healthy Lifestyle Workshops -- information on healthy lifestyle choices and reduce the stress of adjusting to Canadian culture, at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place

Employment services -- see separate entries

Activities for vulnerable
and immigrant and refugee youth * establishing healthy social networks *
development of civic engagement * skills and career development on site
programs * settlement * field trips * seasonal programs for March Break,
Summer, Winter break

Support for education, housing, employment, mental and physical health, and art

• Learning Beyond Adversity education program
• Wraparound Program
• summer employment opportunities
• pre-charge diversion program
• housing assistance
• youth outreach and engagement activities
• music studio
• community engagement and research

Drop-in program * snacks and dinner * facilitated group discussions, homework help, job search help and educational services on topics such as nutrition, eating on a budget and safe food handling * meals include vegan and vegetarian options * guest speakers, workshops, recreational activities * transportation fare available

COVID-19 -- all facilities and programs will operate in compliance with current provincial and regional public health guidelines and regulations; check Town website for information and updates on health protocols and other requirements; as of March 1, 2022 -- proof of vaccination no longer required to enter Town facilities or to participate in programs but face masks and physical distancing will remain in place

The Loft Youth Lounge is closed to in-person activities but is scheduled to re-open April 1, 2022 -- check website for updates



Youth and community development programs

• safe and supervised environment for youth
• lounge with entertainment/media corner
• climbing wall, gymnasium, skate park
• pool table, electronic basketball, table tennis, air hockey
• movie nights

Youth Engagement Committee - youth guide and advise youth staff on programs, events, and services for Youth Aurora; meets bi-weekly; see website for more information