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 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.
Come in and hang out with our staff – some staff are former participants and have been involved with us for several years.
Contact Peterborough Youth Space
Email: rec@peterborough.ca
Phone: 705-742-0050
May Activity Calendar
See the Youth Space's May Activity Schedule below. View and download the full May Activity Calendar
Thursday, May 1: Water-themed activities with special prizes
Water-Themed Activities with special prizes for all participants who attend. Bring clothes you don't mind getting wet.
Join us for water-themed activities with special prizes for those who attend, as part of Peterborough's National Youth Week celebrations.
Monday, May 5: Gym and Swim Event at Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
Free Gym & Swim event for youth aged 12 to 18 at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. This will be between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. As such, The Youth Space will not operate during regular hours at their regular location on this date.
All youth aged 12-18 are welcome at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre for this exciting Gym and Swim event as part of the City's celebration of National Youth Week 2025.
Participants will begin gym activities in Gym A from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and then transition to the pool to join the Open Swim from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All participants must join in the gym activities to be eligible for free entry to the Open Swim.
Activity: Shuffleboard
Snack: Healthy, participant's choice
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Fill in the Blank... Lyrics!
Snack: Healthy, participant's choice
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Board Game Tournament
Snack: Frosted Graham Crackers
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework or participant's choice)
Activity: Dodgeball
Snack: Healthy, participant's choice
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Live Music by Chris Joris
Snack: Healthy, participant's choice
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Movie Time
Snack: Fruit Salad
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Youth Space is closed on this date due to a large-scale facility rental.
Monday, May 19 - Closed for Victoria Day
The Peterborough Youth Space is closed on this date for Victoria Day.
Activity: Scavenger Hunt
Snack: Pizza Bagels
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Chalk Obstacle Courses
Snack: Healthy, participant's choice
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Keep up the Balloon
Snack: Healthy, participant's choice
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Blow Painting with Straws
Snack: Bugs on a log
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activities: Telephone | Charades | Pictionary
Snack: Healthy, participant's choice
After 5:30 p.m.: Extra Time (homework and participant's choice)
Activity: Who am I? | Dunk it!
Snack: Healthy, participant's 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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