Children & Youth

Free in Peterborough is a resource guide for activities to do, and places to see in Peterborough and area.  If you are interested in posting anything on this website please call the City of Peterborough's Recreation Department at (705) 742-7777 x1873.

Blue Sky Event

This fantastic FREE youth event is back again!

Join the Peterborough Youth Council along with many Community Partners as we come together to celebrate youth during National Youth Week. Blue Sky 2010 will be taking place on Tuesday May 4th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Del Crary Park. This is a FREE event.

FREE featured events include:

• Youth Band Jam Session
• FREE Barbeque
• Henna Tatoos
• Giant Twister Game
• Interactive Booths
• Dunk Tank

For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 742-7777 extension 1805, or visit the Peterborough Youth website at www.ptboyouth.com

Teen Drop In Centres

Having fun with your friends is FREE when you join our drop in programs!

Youth between the ages of 13 to 18 years of age are encouraged to check out what is happening around town at the get R.E.A.L. (Recreation, Exercise, Activities and Leisure) drop-in centres. The program is free for teens and operates in several neighbourhoods throughout the city. Come join us for fun, physical recreation, music and food at any of the locations. We offer everything from board games to sports, karaoke to drama, but whatever it is we do is guaranteed to be FUN! The locations and times of the get R.E.A.L. program are:

• Knox United Church, Tuesdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm
• Sunshine Homes Cooperative, Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Cameron Street Housing Unit # 39 Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Alexander Court Housing Unit # 42 Mon. Thurs. & Fri. 3:00 to 6:00 pm
• St. Barnabas Anglican Church Fridays 4:00 to 6:00 pm

The program runs until June 11^th, 2010, and will start up again in September. For more information, see the webpage at www.ptboyouth.com or contact the Recreation Division at 742-7777 ext. 1805.




Junior Parks

The Junior Parks Program is offered to children age’s four to eight. The City of Peterborough Recreation Division offers this program free of charge. The program operates in areas within the City of Peterborough.

Program activities include both passive and active games, as well as crafts. Snacks are available to the children during the program. Parents are asked to remain in the Park for the duration of the program in case of emergency. For more information contact the City of Peterborough’s Recreation Division at 742-7777 ext 1805.

Peterborough Public Library

Drop-In Storytime
This is a program jam-packed full of stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and giggles. Children and adults are encouraged to participate and most of all, have fun! Call 745-5382 ext. 2381 for details.

Toddler Time for two year olds
Toddler Time is designed to meet the developmental needs of two year olds. Adults and toddlers share stories, songs, rhymes and other activities. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 745-5382 ext. 2381 for details.

Bouncin Babies for ages 6-23 months olds
Treat yourself and your baby to a special one-on-one time of bonding. Have fun sharing lap games, songs and rhymes that will stimulate your baby's intellectual development. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 745-5382 ext. 2381 for details.

Saturday StoryCrafts
For Ages 6-11. Registration is required. Call 745-5382 ext. 2381 for details.

West 49 Skateboard Park

The Peterborough West49 Skateboard Park, located at 560 McDonnell Street, is an open free-use facility for skateboard users. The park which measures 8,400 square feet and includes 22 ramps, is open May to November each year. Special events are often featured at the park with many professional skateboarders from Canada and the United States providing demonstrations.

Peterborough Family Resource Centre

The Play to Learn program is a free drop in program for you and your child to play and learn together. Transportation is available Tuesdays. Call 748-9144 for more information, check out their website www.pfrc.ca or drop in to the Peterborough Family Resource Centre located at 201 Antrim Street.

Me and My Dad Drop in Program is held at the Peterborough Family Resource Centre, 201 Antrim St. Dads can bring their children in for early learning activities and a chance to meet other dads. For more information call 748-9144.

While at the Resource Centre come and check out the Resource Lending Library filled with toys, activities as well as parenting books. Free monthly borrowing. Call PFRC at 748-9144 for more details.

Mandarin Classes

Families with Chinese Children present Mandarin Classes for kids. For more information or to register your child call Catherine 741-4096.

Girls Walk ‘n’ Talk

Girls Walk 'n' Talk is a time for girls and young women to get together, talk, get some exercise and make new friends. This group will be getting together once a week for walks around the city and talk about issues faced by girls today. Snacks will be provided. Come out and join us for some exercise, fun, and good girl talk. For more information, call (705) 742-2126.

 

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Revised:2010-04-13| Revised by: The City of Peterborough