Youth Programs (ages 11 to 17)

Youth programming is intended for youth ages 11 to 17.

Youth Memberships cost only $5.00 per year! YOUth can gain access to youth lounges, Open Gym Drop-in, discounted registered programs and more.  Find details at www.brantford.ca/YouthMemberships.

Programs for YOUth

Bake Up a Storm (ages 11 to 15)

Learn the basics of baking and get yummy sweet treat recipes in this fun hands-on program on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • December 4 to December 11, 2024
    • Members Activity Number 25276
    • Non-Members Activity Number25277

Register online

Cook up a Storm (ages 11 to 15)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street

Cooking from snacks to meals, invite a guest to the final pop-up restaurant night. You will need to bring some ingredients to class.

  • January 15 to March 5, 2025
    • Members Activity Number 25256
    • Non-Members Activity Number25261
  • January 16 to March 6, 2025
    • Members Activity Number 25258
    • Non-Members Activity Number 25260

Cost $65 Members $70 Non-Members

Register online
Getting Crafty (ages 9 to 14)

Location: Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street

Youth will explore different mediums of art, create crafts and personalize their artwork to their own liking

  • Thursdays December 5 and December 12, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost:

  • $30.00
Register online
Babysitting Course (ages 12 to 15)
 Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

You will learn skills for taking care of children and babies and fun ways to make babysitting safe and enjoyable for everyone. This is a Canada Safety Council course.

  • February 15 to 16, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., cost $110.25, activity number 25223

Register online

Youth Leadership Development Level 1 (ages 13 to 16)

In this level one leader-in-training program, your first week includes in-class training, followed by a 30-hour placement at a City of Brantford Day Camp to show off your new skills. 

  • March 10 to 14, 2025 (March Break)
  • $175.00

Register online

Dodgeball League (ages 13 and over)

Join our new adult Dodgeball league! Play every week, have fun, and make new friends. It's a great way to stay active and enjoy some friendly competition. Sign up today and get ready to dodge, dip, dive, and play!

  • Saturdays, September 21 to December 14 (no program Oct 12) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., cost $85.20, activity number 25291
  • Saturdays, January 11 to March 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., cost $86.88, activity number 25290

Register online

Drop-in Gym Sports (ages 13 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

Drop in to the gymnasium and enjoy a wide variety of sports. Sports include; badminton, basketball, pickleball and Volleyball. Find current schedules online at calendar.waynegretzkysportscentre.ca/GymnasiumSchedules.

Fit Factory-Small Group Training (ages 13 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

This small-group training program will have you crushing workouts alongside others who are motivated to make changes, just like you! Our certified trainers deliver individualized programs that meet you where you are and can help take you where you want to go. 

  • Tuesdays or Thursdays November 5 to December 12, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., cost $66.90 for 6 classes
  • Tuesdays or Thursdays January 7 to February 27, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., cost $89.20 for 8 classes

Register online

Adult Triathlon Swim Level 1 (ages 15 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

If you are interested in triathlons but not sure where to start, this beginner program is for you. You will learn good swim technique, practice drills and build your endurance. To join this program you should be able to complete a 25m swim with your face in the water. No class May 20. No class May 20.

  • Mondays, October 7 to December 2, 2024 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., cost $89.20, activity number 25170 (no class October 14)

  • Mondays, January 6 to March 3, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., cost $89.20, activity number 25220 (no class February 17)

Register online

Adult Triathlon Swim Level 2 (ages 15 and over)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

If you have past swimming or triathlon experience this program will work on your technique and challenge you with speed drills and different strokes. It is a great workout for competitive triathletes as well as people who would like to stay fit and active. No class May 20. No class May 20.

  • Mondays, October 7 to December 2, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., cost $104.80, activity number 25171 (no class October 14)

  • Mondays, January 6 to March 3, 2025 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., cost $104.80, activity number 25221 (no class February 17)

Register online

Events for YOUth

Woodman After Dark (ages 11 to 17)

YOUth can enjoy Open Gym using a variety of sports equipment in the gymnasium, video games and playing pool in the WLounge, free snacks, karaoke, and more. This program is offered from 3:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m. Youth must drop-in before 8:00 p.m. and re-entry is not allowed. 

  • November 22, 2024
  • December 13, 2024
  • January 24, 2025
  • February 21, 2025

Cost is free for youth members, or $3.50 for non-members. Registration is not required.