Youth Drop-In Program
If you’re a youth aged 13–17, this drop-in is for you! All youth are welcome, and we have support for all newcomer youth and their families!
SNA’s Youth Drop-In Program offers free structured activities and drop-in space for youth ages 13-17. This program runs out of the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre (MERC), located at 430 Langside Street.
A full healthy meal is served every evening, and a safe ride home or bus tickets are provided at the end of every night.
School Year Program
(September-June)
Monday-Friday, 6:30pm-9:00pm.
Summer Program
(July-August)
Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-6:30pm.
Although structured activities are planned every evening, youth have the option of spending time with staff, being creative with crafts, or using the gym.
Some of the outing we plan include: going to sports games, movies, skating, bowling, roller skating, and much more!
All of these activities are free to registered youth.
Supports for Newcomer Youth
This program at Spence Neighbourhood Association was put together due to a need to connect the growing number of newcomers that are settling in the West Central community to educational, recreational, and cultural resources.
Our goal is to support newcomer youth and families in connecting them to resources that will fulfill their needs and support the settlement process.
Programming Activities
Educational & Mentorship
- Youth basketball mentorship program
- Youth DJ mentorship program
- Mental health, health & sexuality, safe space workshops, etc.
- Arts and music workshop
- Homework support
Recreational
- Free play Basketball at the gym (MERC)
- Free swimming at the Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool
- Skill & sport development programming facilitated by professional coaches
- Outings during summer (swimming at the beach, movies, amusement parks, etc.)
- Sporting events such as Sea Bears, Jets, Bombers, and Goldeyes games
Cultural
Cultural outings such as Folklorama, Fringe festivals, Festival du voyageur, Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, African Dance Night and Aboriginal Concerts.
Workshops include:
- African Drumming
- Cultural Cooking
- Indigenous drumming
- Ribbon skirt making workshops
- Sweat sessions
Registration:
Registration forms are available at the MERC, or can be downloaded from this link: 2025-2026 SNA School Year Youth Drop-in Registration Form
Registration can either be scanned and emailed to one of the programmers or dropped off at the MERC, 430 Langside Street.
Contact us: youth@spenceneighbourhood.org
Youth Drop-in Calendar
Take a look at what activities the youth are attending this month!
Contact
Reach out to our Youth Drop-In Coordinator if you have any questions!
Email: youth@spenceneighbourhood.org
Phone: (204) 783-5000