As a Youth Friendly Community, the Town of Ajax is committed to building a healthy, vibrant community that keeps young people a priority. Our programs and spaces are accessible, inclusive and aim to meet the needs of youth, which will make them feel more supported, connected, engaged, valued and safe. Our programs provide opportunities for youth ages 11 to 18.
For more information on youth programs, youth spaces, events, and opportunities to get involved, contact the Community Recreation Supervisor at 905-619-2529, ext. 7508 or email youth@ajax.ca.
Ajax Superstar |
 Don't miss an incredible evening filled with amazing performances by youth bands, vocalists, dance groups, and other performers, as they showcase their talents in one spectacular show. Ajax Superstar is a free event.
Performer application details for our 2025 event coming soon!
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Registered Programs |
Learn a new sport, practice skills, gain a certification, or meet new friends.
See all Youth programs.
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Drop-In sports |
Take part in drop-in programs at the McLean Community Centre and Audley Recreation Centre.
See all Youth Drop-In programs.
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Free Drop-In Youth Spaces |
Youth Spaces |
Drop in, meet new friends and take part in free activities! Our Youth Spaces are a safe and supervised drop-in space for youth between the ages of 11 to 18. Our Youth Spaces offer the following: pool table, ping pong, foosball, large screen TV's, and video game consoles.
Visit our Youth Spaces at the Ajax Community Centre, McLean Community Centre and/or Audley Recreation Centre.
Regular Hours of Operation (subject to change, please check the Youth Spaces drop-in calendar below for any changes to hours):
Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.) Monday to Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday & Saturday: 1 to 4 p.m.
McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Dr.) Monday to Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday & Saturday: 1 to 4 p.m.
Audley Recreation Centre (1955 Audley Rd. N) Monday to Friday: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday & Saturday: 1 to 4 p.m.
Youth Spaces - Drop-In Calendar
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Youth Hubs |
The Town of Ajax offers a safe and welcoming space for high school students to hang out in, with structured and unstructured programming at the following youth hubs located in high schools:
Our Place (Located inside of Ajax High School) - 3 to 6 p.m.
Youth must be attending the high school listed above to attend the program. Youth Hubs are closed during March Break and Summer Break.
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Youth Engagement Advisory Committee (YEAC) |
YEAC Applications
Applications being accepted until September 22. Apply here!
The next term will operate from October 2024 - June 2025. For inquiries, please contact youth@ajax.ca .
Winter Care Package Program
The Youth Engagement Advisory Committee has collaborated with Durham Youth Services to collect donations in order to build winter care packages for youth in need. Thank you on behalf of YEAC and DYS for your contributions.
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Youth Week 2025
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Celebrate National Youth Week in Ajax from May 1-7, 2025.
A week of fun FREE activities and collaboration to celebrate Ajax youth and their active participation in our community. National Youth Week is an opportunity to honour youth involvement and to connect young residents to the Ajax community.
For more information, please contact youth@ajax.ca or 905-619-2528 x 7508.
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Recreational and leisure activities, social clubs, volunteer programs and civic participation opportunities.
Affordable recreational, sport, fitness and general interest programs to help keep you active, explore a passion, or try something new.
Stay up-to-date on all the latest Town of Ajax 55+ community news, events, contests & more.
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Older Adult Transportation Survey 2025 |
The Town wants to understand how older adults get around the community and what challenges they face, to help improve transportation services that meet the community's needs. Ajax residents aged 55 and older are invited to complete the transportation survey by the end of June.
Complete the survey for a chance to win!
We want to hear from you! Complete the Older Adult Transportation Survey for 1 of 10 chance to win a $25 gift card to a grocery store of your choice between Sobeys, No Frills, or Food Basics.
Hard copies of the survey are available at select facilities!
We've made it even easier to have your say! Hard copies of the survey will be available for you to complete starting June 6 at the following locations:
- Ajax Community Centre – 75 Centennial Road, Ajax, ON L1S 4S4
- Ajax Public Library
- Audley Branch - 1955 Audley Road North, Ajax, ON L1Z 0L2
- Main Branch - 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H8
- McLean Branch - 95 Magill Drive, Ajax, ON L1T 4M5
- Ajax Town Hall – 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H9
- McLean Community Centre – 95 Magill Drive, Ajax, ON L1T 4M5
- Pickering Village Senior Centre – 29 Linton Avenue, Ajax, ON L1T 3A7
- St. Andrews Community Centre – 46 Exeter Road, Ajax, ON L1S 2J9
Drop by any of these facilities, fill out the survey, and make your voice heard. Your feedback matters — don’t miss the chance to help shape the future of our community! Surveys can be submitted at any of the locations listed above!
Know a group interested in the survey? Take a bundle with you!
If you would like to pick up a bundle of surveys for completion by a group or organization, please contact Ashley Adams, Communications Coordinator at ashley.adams@ajax.ca
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Older Adult 55+ Contests |
55+ Amateur Poetry Contest 2025 |
First Place - My Moon, My Son by Vidya Diwanji |
My little moon, once in my sight,
Now shines afar, yet feels so bright.
I held you close, so soft, so small,
Now distance stands, a silent wall.
But every time the moonlight beams,
I see you there within my dreams.
When the silver glow takes flight,
It wraps me in your warmth at night.
Though miles apart, you’re never gone,
You live in me, you are my dawn.
Like moonlight dancing on the sea,
Your love still reaches out to me.
Your laughter echoes in the air,
A whispered touch, so soft, so rare.
No shadowed past, no fleeting trace,
Can steal the warmth of your embrace.
For in my soul, in every part,
You shine within my beating heart.
If only once, I’d hold you tight,
Feel your heartbeat next to mine.
To press you close, to make you stay,
And never let you drift away.
That’s all… but not the end,
For love like ours will never bend.
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Second Place - Starry, Starry Nights by Carl G. Mabee |
The Northern lights were dancing in the far reaches of the sky As I lay back upon the grass and wondered how and why.
All the colours of the rainbow and a few I hadn't seen Were flashing like a neon sign, what could all this mean?
Meanwhile, the other parts of heaven showed a starry, starry night. The whole sky was one of brightness much to every ones' delight.
Although it wasn't daylight and the sun could not be found The trees were throwing shadows upon the open ground.
Wow, I could hear a rooster crowing; it was just a bit confused As it was a long time 'tit morning and it left me quite amused. One could actually take a walk without a lantern or a light
As one could see the pathway as the stars were shining bright.
Suddenly, perhaps a meteor flashed across the sky
Or was it a piece of space junk that caught the corner of my eye?
One starts to wonder, what's heading down our way And hope if anything, it comes some other day.
As I lay here looking at the heavens, a way up in the sky I recognise Orion and it, too, is very high.
The Big Dipper seems to hang there for everyone to see,
So, are there other people staring skyward, or is it just you and me?
I can see the Milky Way, it's in our Galaxy
And when I try to comprehend the size, I get a little panicky.
Like how far is up? It's a question I often ask
I don't know, so I'll leave this question open; it's now someone else's task.
So, for now, I'll just enjoy the aurora borealis, it's really quite the show As it lights up that part of heaven and makes it all aglow.
And all the twinkling stars and the other many sights Make my life worth living on these starry, starry nights.
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Third Place - Everybody is a Hero by John Raynard |
Ask anybody and they will not deny Everybody is a hero in somebody else's eye
Children will look up to their parents and this will justify That humans require symbols with which to identify
Our fathers and our mothers fill an early role
We often place them on pedestals like idols with a soul They assist us in our endeavours and teach us self-control To navigate life's waters and avoid any rocky shoal
Everybody is somebody's hero, even when you are grown They will help you from long distance and even by telephone They'll alleviate your aches and pains and keep you in the zone And also give you confidence so that you can act alone
Everybody is a hero in somebody else's fame
Renowned men and women often use someone else's acclaim There's always someone in the backroom who sets alight your flame To enable you to score the goal that wins the final game
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55+ Amateur Short Story Contest 2024 |
Contest is now closed. Stay tuned for the 2025 details.
Check out our 2024 Winners!
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55+ Ajax Amateur Photo Contest 2025 |
The Town of Ajax’s Older Adult Task Force, in partnership with the Ajax Public Library Older Adults Advisory Committee, is excited to announce the annual 55+ Amateur Photography Contest. Applications are available by clicking the button below or by picking up a copy at the Ajax Public Library - Main Branch location.
Full Contest Details and Application Here
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Aging Well Month
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Celebrate Aging Well Month with us in June! There will be free activities for those ages 55 and up. Registration will open on Wednesday May 21 at 9:00 a.m. For calendar details please visit www.ajax.ca/AgingWellMonth2025
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Seniors BBQ - Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. | Audley Recreation Centre, Community Hall
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Come by to celebrate Aging Well Month at the Seniors' BBQ. This event includes a free lunch, community vendors, entertainment and more! Busing options available, please see below! No registration is required for this event.
*UPDATED* Busing Details |
Seniors BBQ – Thursday June 12, 2025
Audley Recreation Centre - 1955 Audley Rd. Ajax, ON
1. Pick up at Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd.) 10:40am
2. Pick up at Ashley Manor (40 Kitney Dr.) 10:50am
3. Pick up at St. Andrew's Community Centre/Ajax Seniors Friendship Centre (46 Exeter Rd.) 11:00am
4. Pickup at Harwood Manor (655 Harwood Ave. S.) 11:05am
5. Pick up at Westwood Manor (960 Westney Rd. S) 11:10am
6. Pick up at Village Garden Condominiums (92 Church St.) 11:15am
7. Pick up at Pickering Village Seniors Centre (29 Linton Ave.) 11:20am
8. Pick up at McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Rd.) 11:25am
9. Depart from Audley Recreation Centre 1:30pm (1955 Audley Rd.)
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Engaging the Senses: Enhancing Accessible Outings Workshop |
Register now: Workshop Registration Form
Join us for an afternoon on the Ajax waterfront trail! Toronto and Region Conservation Authority will guide a sensory walk designed to engage the five senses. Sensory walks are a great tool to enhance outings for persons with a disability or living with dementia.
This workshop will provide tips and take-home resources to help you plan park visits for loved ones with sensory impairments, focusing on accessibility and safety.
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Rotary Park Pavilion, 177 Lake Drivewat West
Please note: this workshop will include an outdoor active component. Following a presentation in the pavilion, participants will join a Trail Leader for a walk along the Ajax Waterfront Trail. The walk will incorporate rest areas and will stay in the area of the Rotary Park Pavilion. Please come dressed for the weather and with appropriate footwear.
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Health Eating with Diabetes Canada Workshop |
Join us for a FREE educational workshop, including light refreshments. This workshop is sponsored by Chartwell Retirement Residences of Durham Region.
Register now: Workshop Registration Form
Healthy Eating presented by Diabetes Canada
Join us for an insightful workshop on healthy eating, designed to empower you with knowledge and skills to make informed dietary choices. This session, presented by Diabetes Canada, will review Canada's Food Guide, offering practical advice on how to incorporate its recommendations into your daily life.
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Audley Recreation Centre, Community Hall A - 1955 Audley Rd. N.
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Upcoming Older Adult 55+ Events |
2025 Events
- Aging Well Month (June)
- Seniors BBQ (June)
- 55+ Wellness and Information Fair (September)
- 55+ Fall Dance and Dinner (October)
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55+ Events - Community Vendor and Exhibitor Form |
We are now accepting vendor and exhibitor applications for 2025 55+ Events, if you are an exhibitor, community group or not-for-profit we want to hear from you! Events include: Seniors BBQ and the 55+ Wellness and Information Fair.
Please see application for more details: Application
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55+ Community Recreation Guide |
Spring/Summer 2025 - 55+ Community Recreation Guide
*Stay up-to-date on programs, events, news and information for older adults and seniors living in Ajax by receiving this guide to your email. To join the subscription list please use this link: 55+ Recreation Guide Subscription List
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Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW) |
Free virtual programs older adults and seniors can participate in from the comfort of home. SCWW operates Monday through Wednesday.
To participate in the program via Zoom or call-in, contact:
Weekly Schedule Playlist
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FREE 55+ Let’s Do Lunch program |
Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. Pickering Village Senior Centre (29 Linton Avenue)
Take a nostalgic trip with the movies you’ve loved (and some you didn’t) and enjoy playing Tim’s “remember who and remember what” silver screen trivia games. This dynamic, instructive, and thoroughly enjoyable interactive session is available in PowerPoint format. Lunch will be provided.
*Please note registration for this activity is now full, if you would like to be added to a waiting list please email 55plus@ajax.ca *
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Ajax Seniors Club |
St. Andrews Community Centre | Pickering Village Centre |
46 Exeter Road, Ajax 905-686-1573 |
29 Linton Avenue, Ajax 905-683-8460
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Membership is $20 per year with access to programs at both locations. Busing options available on Wednesdays at St. Andrews, please call the centre for more details. Check out the May 2025 Newsletter For more details on programming and events please visit the Ajax Seniors Club website.
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PROBUS Clubs |
Two PROBUS Clubs operate in Ajax. PROBUS is a social club for retired and semi-retired individuals.
Membership includes monthly club meetings, guest speakers, and access to a broad range of activities, interest groups, and social events. Annual membership fee for each club.
Find out more about the PROBUS Clubs.
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Ajax Public Library |
Ajax has three library branches to serve you.
Find out more about the Ajax Public Libraries!
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Indoor Walking |
Ajax Walks
Free indoor walking program available at all three Town of Ajax community centres. Program runs from November 2024 to March 2025.
Ajax Walks Maps and Schedules
*Further inquiries, please contact 55plus@ajax.ca or 905-619-2529 ext. 7243
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Outdoor Tennis & Pickleball Courts |
Outdoor public tennis courts and pickleball courts are open seasonally.
Find Out More
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Volunteer Opportunities |
Town of Ajax
Provides a variety of opportunities to get involved and volunteer within the community including: festivals & events, committees & boards, community engagement initiatives, and recreation programs.
View General Volunteer Opportunities Committees and Boards
Ajax Public Library
Provides a variety of volunteer opportunities including: library committees, visiting library service, and library programs.
View Library Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Durham
One-stop resource for community volunteer opportunities in Durham Region. Connect with not-for-profit organizations and charities actively looking for volunteers.
Service Clubs
Members perform volunteer work in their community either by hands-on delivery of programs or services, or by fundraising for other local charitable organizations. There are several active service clubs in Ajax.
Find Out More
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Social Clubs & Interest Groups |
There are a variety of local clubs and interest groups operating in Ajax. Most organizations charge a low cost, annual membership fee to join.
Find Out More
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