National Youth Week celebrates youth across Canada. Youth Week is always May 1 to 7 each year. Brantford Youth Council (BYC) is a proud host of youth week in partnership with the City of Brantford.
Youth Week Flag Raising Ceremony
Everyone is welcome to join the City of Brantford in proclaiming the official start of Brantford Youth Week 2025 at the official flag raising ceremony on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie Street. Be sure to dress for the weather.
BYC Scavenger Hunt
Find a list of scavenger hunt locations by following the Brantford Youth Council (BYC) on Instagram at @brantfordyouthcouncil, which will be released at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday May 3, 2025. Everyone ages 15 to 29 are welcome.
This self-paced scavenger hunt event will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday May 4, 2025.
Scavenger Hunt instructions
- Find the list of locations on the BYC Instagram page at @brantfordyouthcouncil.
- Visit the locations detailed in the Scavenger Hunt event posts.
- Take a selfie at each scavenger hunt location and post the photo to your grid or story, then tag @brantfordyouthcouncil and use the hashtag #BrantfordYouthWeek. If you don’t use Instagram, please email your photos to brantfordyouthcouncil@brantford.ca.
- Photos must be posted/submitted before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday May 4, 2025 to be entered into a draw for a gift prize pack.
It's a great way to have fun and explore the City of Brantford and all the cool things it has to offer YOUth.
Additional 2025 Youth Week activities
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 |
- Free Open Gym for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Play sports in the gymnasium using various equipment provided.
- Free access to the youth WLounge for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Drop-in and use our gaming systems, iMac's and iPad's, board games, pool table and more. Become a Youth Member today!
- Free Drop-in Youth Volleyball, ages 11 to 17, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Volleyballs and nets are provided.
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| Friday, May 2, 2025 |
- Free BYO Board Game Social, ages 13 to 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join members of the Brantford Youth Council to play board games, enjoy some free tea and scones and learn about Brantford Youth Council at Steve's Tea, 505 Park Road, North. Space is limited. Register your attendance early to avoid disappointment at https://BrantfordYouthWeek2025_BYOBoardGames.eventbrite.ca
- Woodman After Dark, ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. $3.50 for non-members or free for Youth Members. Find details at www.Brantford.ca/YouthAfterDark.
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| Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
- Free Cooking for YOUth class for ages 11 to 17 at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Register for one of the following two time slots: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Activity Number 25809) or 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Activity Number 25810) at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet or by calling 519-759-4150 ext.5079.
- Free Open Gym for ages 11 to 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Play sports in the gymnasium using various equipment provided.
- Free access to the youth WLounge for ages 11 to 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Drop-in and use our gaming systems, iMac's and iPad's, board games, pool table and more. Become a Youth Member today!
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| Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
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Free Youth Little Free Library Launch Party: Litter Pick-up and Open Mic, for ages 11 to 17, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Waterworks Park. 400 Grand River Avenue.
Join the Brantford Youth Council for an afternoon of litter pickup and an open mic to celebrate the launch of the Youth Little Free Library in Waterworks Park! Snacks, open mic, and litter pick-up supplies will be available in the Waterworks Park Pavilion. Be sure to bring a book to add to the new Youth Little Library.
Please email any questions to brantfordyouthcouncil@brantford.ca.
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| Monday, May 5, 2025 |
- Free Open Gym for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Play sports in the gymnasium using various equipment provided.
- Free access to the youth WLounge for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Drop-in and use our gaming systems, iMac's and iPad's, board games, pool table and more. Become a Youth Member today!
- Free Drop-in Youth Basketball for ages 11 to 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Basketballs are available to use for play.
- Free Game Night for ages 11 to 17, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Drop-in to play some games and hangout with friends.
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| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 |
- Free Youth Pickleball for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rackets, balls and nets are provided.
- Free access to the youth WLounge for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Drop-in and use our gaming systems, iMac's and iPad's, board games, pool table and more. Become a Youth Member today!
- Free Chess Tournament starting at 6:00 p.m. for ages 11 to 17 at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Pre-register your attendance online at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet or by calling 519-759-4150 ext.5079.
- Free Open Gym for ages 11 to 17, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Play sports in the gymnasium using various equipment provided.
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| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 |
- Free Open Gym for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Play sports in the gymnasium using various equipment provided.
- Free access to the youth WLounge for ages 11 to 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Drop-in and use our gaming systems, iMac's and iPad's, board games, pool table and more. Become a Youth Member today!
- Free Drop-in Youth Basketball for ages 11 to 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. Basketballs are available to use for play.
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Call for Youth Artists
Brantford youth (ages 15 to 25) are invited to perform and/or share their artwork at the 2024 Brantford Youth Excellence Awards happening on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Rope Factory. Musicians are requested to perform two acoustic songs which can include brass, wind, string, and singer-songwriter styles. Visual artists can display up to two pieces of art, either pre-printed and framed or on a canvas that can be hung. Selected youth will be provided a $50 gift card of your choice (from a pre-selected list of options) and are invited to sell merchandise and promote their art at a table during the event. Submit your application by Friday, April 11, 2025.
Brantford Youth Council
Follow Brantford Youth Council on social media at Facebook.com/BrantfordYouthCouncil or on Instagram @BrantfordYouthCouncil for daily events and information on how to win prizes and join the conversation using the hashtag #BrantfordYouthWeek. Have a great idea for a YOUth week event? Join the Brantford Youth Council to help plan and organize youth events or email your ideas to brantfordyouthcouncil@brantford.ca.
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