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
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Friday, May 2 |
TBA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wednesday, May 7
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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)
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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.
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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.
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