Youth Services

Ramara Recreation offers programs and activities aimed at youth that promote physical literacy, social interaction, mental well-being, special interests and community participation. Our recreation programmer Arlana Bickell would love to hear from you!

Youth Programs

Youth programs are held all year long and are part of our community recreation program line up. We recruit quality instructors to keep our youth engaged in a variety of fun and skill-building activities. Programs vary by season but some of our favourites are offered all year round.

Youth Action Council

The Youth Action Council is made up of community minded teens (grades 7-12) who want to make a difference in Ramara. They meet as a group monthly to plan events and activities with the youth programmer. They participate as chaperones at dances and youth nights and represent their community at local festivals. For more information – contact Recreation Programmer Arlana Bickell.

Photo Gallery: Youth Action Council will appear here on the public site.

Youth Night Drop In Programs

Youth Nights are held once a month at the Ramara Centre on Friday nights (usually the 2nd Friday of the month) from 7 pm to 9 pm. Open to ages 11-15 years, this is a safe space for youth to hang out and make friends. They are planned BY YOUTH and FOR YOUTH so there is always a theme attached to the night and many different pockets of activities usually break out during the night. Youth are encouraged to participate as little or as much as they want but must follow some simple rules – Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Respect Property. Plus there's always food involved. Best of all, it's FREE!

NOTE- This is no longer a drop in program, youth will be required to sign up online through Perfect Mind. For more information on this month's theme or to suggest an activity you may want to try – check out and follow Ramara Youth Action Council on Instagram.

Photo Gallery: Youth Nights will appear here on the public site.

Youth Dances

Youth dances are generally held once a month at the Ramara Centre. Youth in grades 4-8 are welcome. This is a chaperoned event with a live DJ on site and the snack bar is open. Theme nights in the past include black light glow in the dark, Christmas and Halloween themes. Door prizes are claimed at every dance! Check out the Ramara Recreation Guide for dates or follow us on social media @Ramara Recreation.

NOTE - YOUTH DANCES ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19 - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER.

Youth Volunteer

Want to help out in your community? Need to complete your 40 hours of community service for your Ontario Secondary School Diploma? We have opportunities throughout the year to allow high school students to make a difference here at home in YOUR own community. Contact Ramara Recreation for more information!

Some current opportunities include :

There are no opportunities at this time. Please check back often.

Youth Resources

Sometimes we find a great resource that we want to share with YOUth. We make every attempt to make sure it is a trusted site before we post.

Here are some of our favourite sites to visit: