Searching for Community / Recreation Centres

Resource and drop-in space for youth * age-appropriate programming in recreation, leadership, arts and culture, education, prevention and awareness, and volunteering * daily activities that encourage self esteem, leadership, life and social skills, and job readiness

• gym equipped with sporting equipment
• kitchen housed with snacks and drinks
• computer stations
• video games
• television
• art supplies
• pool table

Activities include homework assistance, movie nights, and recreation

Healthy Eating - free cooking skills programs for youth aged 13-18

Multi-service, non-profit organization for women and their families * provides leadership, advocacy, opportunity and support for women and their families

Satellite Offices: (programs vary by location)

Aylmer Community Services
20 Talbot St E
Aylmer, ON N5H 1H4
226-210-6800
Fax: 226-210-6799

West Elgin Support Services
160 Main St
West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0
519-768-0020
Fax: 519-768-0401

Services and Programs:

• Aquatic Programs
• Children and Youth Programs
• English Language Classes (LINC)
• School Age Childcare Before and After School and Day Camps
• Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada
• Skills Training and Upgrading - Literacy and Basic Skills
• Supportive Housing
• Youth in Transition Program

Recreation centre for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities

Community centre for older adults

• card games (bridge, euchre)
• crafts
• fitness classes - yoga, tai chi, cardio, drum fit, drum alive
• dance classes
• shuffleboard, carpet bowling, pickleball
• day trips
• daily lunches
• Meals on Wheels served out of the Centre
  

Dining Room Lunch - Served Mon-Fri 11:30am-12:30pm * $7 per meal

Facilities - Main room can be divided into 3 sections * accommodates groups of up to 250 people * full kitchen * licensed bar * in-house catering services

Community recreation facility for the Township of Southwold * services include community events, and facility rentals.

Community recreation facility and arenas owned and operated by the Township of Malahide and the Town of Aylmer

• community events
• community recreation programs
• Seniors' Day Out program
• skating and shinny programs
• pickleball
• facility and ice rentals
• Cooling Centre during heat advisories

Islamic community centre * cultural, social and religious programs * promotes literacy and intercultural communication

Offers programs for all ages including family and parental support groups, help with basic needs, women's workshops, recreation, cooking groups, Friday soup (adults and seniors), preschool program, summer day camp, full youth centre, seniors social * Ontario Works caseworkers on site

Adults and Seniors Programs - Programs include Newcomer Seniors Support Group, Newcomer Women's Support Group, International cooking club and Middle Eastern women's aerobics

Families First Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) Westminster - Emergency food available * emergency baby food bank service, including formula, jarred food, cereal, diapers are available while supplies last * call ahead for supply availability

Families First Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) White Oaks - Aims to strengthen and support families with young children

Family Ties Parent Child Drop-In - Playtime program for parents and caregivers of young children * playtime, crafts, storytime and snack

Friday Lunch for Adults and Seniors - Multicultural seniors club offering activities such as euchre, bridge, cribbage and pot luck lunches * Friday healthy lunch club offered at the centre

Neighbourhood Access - Support program for those with developmental challenges run in collaboration with Community Living London

Newcomer Settlement Services - Direct and essential services to newcomers to help them integrate into their new society

Youth Services - Youth Centre offers various programs such as after school drop ins, resume writing, job search, homework help, cooking, crafts, sports, activities, and special events

Youth Volunteer Services - Volunteer opportunities for youth ages 14-24 with events and programs within the South London community

Recreational, social, and educational programs * facility includes auditorium, multi-purpose meeting rooms, activity rooms, kitchen, and free parking * varied instructor led courses offered by Spectrum, call for more details

Provides local access to a full suite of services provided by City of London Social Services, including Ontario Works and employment supports

London Children's Connection is the lead agency for Family Centre White Oaks

Programs, information, referrals, and facilities for children, youth and families * programs delivered by a collective of organizations who are members of London's Child and Youth Network

• early learning and literacy programs for parents and their children
• programs to support parents and caregivers in all aspects of early child development
• pregnancy and new baby support
• child care
• health and wellness programs and supports
• recreation programs
• youth services

Recreational, social and educational programs * facility includes an arena, gymnasium, meeting rooms, kitchen, free parking * varied instructor led courses offered by Spectrum

South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre is the lead agency for Family Centre Westminster

Programs, information, referrals, and facilities for families and children * programs delivered by a collective of organizations who are members of London's Child and Youth Network

Programs and Services include:

• child care and education
• parenting and early learning
• health and wellness programs and supports
• recreation, sports, and leisure
• information, resources, referrals and awareness

Ecumenical chaplaincy * crisis support and advocacy * drop in pastoral care, food, baby food, diapers and other basic needs supports * services include adult programming, after-school programs, homework support and recreation programs

Recreational, social and educational programs * facility includes an arena, gymnasium, meeting room, kitchen, free parking * varied instructor led courses offered by Spectrum, call 519-661-5575 for more information

Meeting place for the community * full-size gymnasium * kitchen facilities * meeting room rentals

Oneida Youth Programs - Safe space for youth holding cultural-based programs and services * promotes healthy lifestyles and life-skills

London Children's Connection is the lead agency for Family Centre Westmount

Programs, information, referrals, and facilities for children, youth and families * programs delivered by a collective of organizations who are members of London's Child and Youth Network

• early learning and literacy programs for parents and their children
• programs to support parents and caregivers in all aspects of early child development
• pregnancy and new baby support
• child care
• services for children with special needs
• health and wellness programs and supports
• recreation programs
• youth services

Neighbourhood multi-service resource centre that works in partnership with other service providers to facilitate programs and services for all ages * basic needs, information, referral to services * opportunities for community members to organize and facilitate events * volunteer opportunities

Family and Individual Support Services - Neighbourhood-based grassroots nonprofit with a wide range of services and programs

Youth Services - Offers various youth programs and volunteer opportunities for youth * programming can change with the season

Community recreation and banquet hall for the Township of Malahide * services include Tae Kwon Do classes, community events, facility rentals

Serves as Malahide Township's emergency shelter * designated as a cooling centre for residents during summertime heat alerts issued by St Thomas Elgin Public Health

Facilities include:

• catering kitchen
• meeting room
• Gary Barat Pavilion
• two lighted baseball diamonds
• concession facility
• Springfield Public Library onsite
• parking area (horse shelter in northeast corner)
• green space with playground and walking track

Muslim cultural, social, and spiritual centre for youth * includes a lounge, community hall, meeting rooms, office space, and special purpose rooms

• drop-in workshops
• training programs
• social functions
• community meetings
• weekly youth groups
• children playgroups
• summer camps
  

The Y is a charitable organization, offering health, hope, and opportunity for all! The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario's mission is to be dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through growth in spirit, mind, and body for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. Your trust and support has enabled us to serve communities across Southwestern Ontario for nearly 170 years.
Providing flexibility and programs to serve your unique needs. With health and fitness branches, camps, child care centres, community programs and newcomer services across the region, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy communities.

Bosom Buddies - Mastectomy and breast surgery support group offering aqua fit and discussion

Child Care Services - Operates licensed child care centers in a variety of locations in London, St Thomas, Strathroy and Woodstock

YMAP - YMCA Mapping the Way for Newcomer Youth - Leadership, community engagement and integration program for high-school aged permanent residents and convention refugees

Children's Safety Village of London Area - Community project aimed at reducing accidents involving children

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada - Settlement services for newcomers

Services and Programs:

• Bob Hayward Branch
• Family YMCA of St Thomas-Elgin
• Middlesex Centre
• Strathroy-Caradoc Family YMCA, Marilyn Buttery Branch
• Woodstock Branch
• YMCA Education Centre

Recreation centre for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities

Health, Fitness and Recreation Program - Physical activities and sports for people of all ages and abilities

Multi-service neighbourhood resource centre offering a range of neighbourhood-based social, recreational and educational programs for all ages * child and youth programs * community support and basic needs support * community development programming * preschool programming

Basic Needs and Advocacy - Neighbourhood basic needs * food items and select baby needs, when available:

Neighbourhood Child, Youth, and Family Services - Leadership opportunities, nutrition, recreation and education programs, after school programs, summer programs, and entrepreneurial programs

Neighbourhood Community Development - Program development within the Hamilton Road community * programs include Men's Lunch and Support Program, Good Food Box, Community Gardening and Soul Food Collective

Community and recreation centre for older adults

• choir
• line dancing
• stained glass
• darts
• card games (progressive euchre, Hand and Foot)
  
• day trips
• Thursday events
• coffee and conversation
• drama group
• bean bag baseball
• crafts
• fitness classes
• garden club
• bingo
• colouring for adults
• drumming
  
• guitar
  
• accordion

City of London Recreational programs and community rentals. * facility includes a standard size meeting room in a park setting, along with free parking *call Recreation & Sport Customer Service at 519-661-5575 for more information

Programming for children and youth * affordable recreational, social and educational programs that promote physical and emotional well-being

Facilities include:

• two swimming pools (warm water wellness pool and a 25 meter competitive swimming pool complete with ramp)
• spa
• large gym offering extensive sports programs and leagues
• rock wall climbing
• indoor playground
• imagination playroom
• creative playroom
• Kidzone room
• craft room
• three computer labs
• homework help and tutors
• Digital Creative Arts Centre (Youth space)
• Digital Zone
• various clubs
• special events and theme days

Operates full-day camp programs for March, summer and winter breaks as well as PD days and Easter Monday * children with disabilities are welcome in all programs

Koats for Kids - Distributes coats to children in need every year in mid/late fall * call for specific dates and times of distribution * proof of age of children is required

Swim Lessons - Offered through the Life Saving Society on Sat year round

Digital Creative Arts Centre - Programming for children and youth including music recording, drop-in jam sessions, guitar and ukulele lessons

Youth Programs - Homework help, computers, access to internet * access to sports, gym, weight room * leadership activities, out trips, and specialty clubs

After School Bus Program - Service is available at various schools throughout London, providing free transportation to and from the Club on Horton St for members of the Club * visit website for schedule

Evening Adventure - After School Program - After school program for children resuming September 26, 2022.

Job Skills and Leadership Training - Provides youth with training opportunities, work experience and skill development through experiential learning within the Club's facility and community partnerships * grades 9-12 programs available * low or no cost training and certificates also available

Social Programs - Programs for children and youth * program times are subject to change

Supper Club - Hot, nutritious meal provided to children and youths attending evening programs during the school year

Teen Zone - Programming for teens including homework help, computers, access to internet, games, music and other activities * access to sports, gym, rock climbing, swimming pool, weight room * leadership activities, out trips, and specialty clubs

Volunteers - Volunteer opportunities for youth and adults * volunteers assist with other programs in recreation, nutrition, social programs, and creative and digital arts * must attend orientation and obtain a vulnerable sector check (18 years and older) after speaking to the staff