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Peterborough Youth Space

Located at McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St.

Visit the Peterborough Youth Space. A free, inclusive drop-in centre offered by the Recreation and Parks Services Division welcoming youth ages 12 to 18. It's a supervised recreational program, offering a variety of fun activities.

Drop by the McDonnel Street Community Centre at 577 McDonnel St. We're open Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enter from the parking lot side of the building, turn left to use the elevator or right to take the stairs down to the lower level. The Green Room and kitchen are in the south east corner of this space.

The City of Peterborough is committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities so they can access City goods, services and facilities. Peterborough Youth Space is an accessibility-friendly program.

  • Free WiFi
  • Special events, crafts, sports, board games
  • PlayStation, Wii, XBox 360
  • A fun space to make your own

Come in and hang out with our staff – some staff are former participants and have been involved with us for several years.

Stay up to date on Peterborough Youth Space activities and other fun programs happening in the city by following Peterborough Recreation on Facebook and Instagram.

Contact Peterborough Youth Space

Email: rec@peterborough.ca 

Phone: 705-742-0050

June Activity Calendar

See the Youth Space's June Activity Schedule below. Click the button below for the downloadable version.

Activity: Nerf Tag

Snack: Healthy, participant's choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Board Game Madness

Snack: Frosted Graham Crackers

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Dodgeball

Snack: Healthy, participant's choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Cup Pong Tournament

Snack: Apple Cookies

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Movie Time

Snack: Popcorn, participants' choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework or participant's choice)

Activity: Walk the Neighbourhood | Who Am I?

Snack: Healthy, participants' choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Lava Lamp Making

Snack: Smoothies

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Improv Games

Snack: Healthy, participants' choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Rock Painting and hiding

Snack: Healthy, participants' choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (Homework, participants' choice)

Activity: Charades | Pictionary| Telephone

Snack: Fruit salad

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra time (Homework, participants' choice)

Activity: Origami Try-it

Snack: Healthy, participants' choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Video Game Tournament

Snack: Banana Nutella Rolls

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Board Game Madness

Snack: Pizza Bagels

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Movie Time

Snack: Popcorn + Choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activities: Popsicle making | Self-directed arts & crafts

Snack: Healthy, participant's choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Last day of Youth Space for the Summer Season - Participants' choice!

Snack: Popsicles, participants' choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Activity: Movie Time

Snack: Healthy, participant's choice

After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)

Contact Us

City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9

Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
Email Us

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