04/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/19/2024 12:09
BRAMPTON, ON - The City of Brampton is celebrating National Youth Week (NYW), taking place from May 1 to May 7, 2024.
National Youth Week is an annual celebration recognizing the valuable role of young people in building a strong and resilient city and encourages local youth to continue to get involved and give back to the community. Last year, the City welcomed more than 1,200 youth at its National Youth Week events and activities.
This year, generously sponsored by Domino's Pizza Canada and Royal Bank of Canada, youth aged 14 to 29 are invited to participate in a variety of free activities, including sports, arts, leadership workshops and volunteer opportunities. Some events include:
In addition, generously sponsored by Alectra, youth 10 to 17 can join free after-school drop-in basketball programs from May 1 to June 28. The drop-ins will be available at:
Visit Brampton.ca/recreation for a schedule and more information.
The City of Brampton's Economic Development teamis also hosting the following events during National Youth Week:
NEW! BRAMPTON DISCOVERY YOUTH PASS
During NYW, the City will also be launching the new Brampton Discovery Youth Pass. This pass is for youth ages 13 to 18 and encourages them to experience City facilities, take part in engaging activities, attend exclusive events and create unforgettable memories across the city by highlighting all Brampton has to offer.
Brampton is proud to be home to approximately 150,000 youth ages 14 to 29. The City remains committed to creating safe and accessible spaces that encourage learning and connectedness and offering a wide range of programs to meet the needs and interests of young people in Brampton.
For more information about National Youth Week in Brampton, to view a full list of activities and to register for programs and events, visit brampton.ca/nyw.
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