Youth Week - May 1 to 7

 
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Youth Week Activities

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 call 905-619-2529, ext. 7508.

Please Note: No pre-registration required. Space is limited so please arrive early to secure your spot. 
 

Thursday, May 1

Youth Excellence Awards (Invite Only - Nominees and guests) – 6 to 8 p.m. Audley Recreation Centre, Banquet Hall

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (10 - 14yrs) – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - McLean Community Centre, Gymnasium

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (14 - 18yrs) – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - McLean Community Centre, Gymnasium
Friday, May 2

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Saturday, May 3

Drop-In Skateboarding Basics: Join us for FREE drop-in Skateboarding Basics. This workshop is for youth aged 11 to 16 looking to improve their skateboarding skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Participants must provide their own skateboard and safety equipment. Helmets are mandatory and knee and elbow pads are recommended. (11 - 16yrs) – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Audley Recreation Centre, Skate Park 

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (14 - 18yrs) – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Audley Recreation Centre, Gymnasium 
Sunday, May 4

Drop-In Mixed Media Art: Stay in touch with your creative side and explore a variety of artistic styles within your masterpiece. (10 - 17 yrs) – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - McLean Community Centre, Youth Room  

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (14 - 18yrs) – 4 to 6 p.m. - Audley Recreation Centre, Gymnasium
Monday, May 5

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (14 - 18yrs) – 4 to 6 p.m. - McLean Community Centre, Gymnasium

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (10 - 14yrs) – 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. - Audley Recreation Centre, Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 6

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (10 - 14yrs) – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - McLean Community Centre, Gymnasium

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (10 - 14yrs) – 4 to 6 p.m. - Audley Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

Drop-In Basketball: This free program is for youth looking to improve their basketball skills in a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere. Limit of 40 participants. First come, first served. (14 - 18yrs) – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - McLean Community Centre, Gymnasium

Wednesday, May 7

Youth Hiring Event: In partnership with Community Development Council Durham and the Youth Engagement Advisory Committee, this Youth Hiring Event will provide career and employment possibilities where young people may convert their diverse abilities, experiences, and talents into employable real-world skills, as well as foster a safe, welcoming environment for growth and development. Ajax Community Centre, Commodore's Room 4 to 7 p.m. 

Youth Week Pizza Party:  Pizza & Giveaways hosted by the Youth Engagement Advisory Committee! (11 - 18yrs) - 5 to 7 p.m. - All Youth Spaces (McLean Community Centre, Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax Community Centre)
Youth Excellence Awards - May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Graphic of trophy

The Youth Excellence Awards recognize and honour the hard work, leadership and dedication of youth aged 12 to 18, who have made significant impacts on their communities, schools and beyond. 

Award presentation

Award winners will be recognized at an awards dinner ceremony on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Recipients will receive a personalized certificate presented by Mayor & Council at the ceremony.

For more information, please contact youth@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529, ext. 7508.
Youth Engagement Advisory Committee

This year’s youth engagement advisory committee members are inspirational youth who demonstrate the potential of becoming future leaders and are involved in their community or school through extracurricular activities.

The next term begins September 2025. 

For more information please contact youth@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529, ext. 7508.

Join the Youth Engagement Advisory Committee
Youth Spaces & Programs

Youth Spaces

Visit our Youth Spaces at the Ajax and McLean Community Centre and the Audley Recreation Centre throughout Youth Week for game tournaments and prize giveaways! Our Youth Spaces are a safe and supervised drop-in space for youth between the ages of 11 to 18. Our Youth Spaces have pool, ping pong, foosball, large screen TV's, and video game consoles.

Youth Space Operating Hours

Youth Programs

For a list of Youth Programs, please visit: ActiveAjax - Online Service

For more information please contact youth@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529, ext. 7508.