The Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA)
The Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA) is a community youth centre which provides unique, smart and innovative programming for 7 - 18 year olds. O-YA delivers both drop-in and formal programs aimed at prevention, education, physical activity, healthy lifestyles, community, diversity and ... FUN! The purpose of the Osgoode Youth Association is to improve quality of life for youth ages 7 - 18 living in Osgoode Ward.
O-YA is a non-profit registered charity, created in 2000 as an offshoot of a successful park development initative lead by Citizens Restoring Osgoode Parks (C.R.O.P.). O-YA's vision was to establish a community based youth and family centre offering assistance to families and barrier-free access by teens to a safe gathering place and a rich array of activities and services supporting their development as successful, independent adults and involved citizens.
All of O-YA's Drop In programming is FREE for participants!
TWEEN PROGRAMMING (ages 7 - 12)
O-YA's After School Homework Club, by registration only, runs during the school year Tuesdays - Fridays from 3 pm - 5:30 pm. This well rounded program includes physical activity, healthy eating & nutrition education, mental health workshops and homework assistance from Youth Workers and volunteer tutors.
O-YA also runs Summer Camps and March Break Camps for ages 7 - 12.
JUNIOR TEEN PROGRAMMING (ages 11 - 15)
Book Club, Teen Dances, Mental Health Workshops, Play For Your Supper, Community Kitchen and just hanging out ... sound good? Well, there's plenty more where that came from! O-YA's Jr. Teen Drop In runs all year on Tuesdays, Thursdays and select Saturdays. Check out our Program Calendar for details!
SENIOR TEEN PROGRAMMING (ages 14 - 18)
Live Bands, Open Mic Night, Photography Events, Campfire Jam, Movie Marathons, Drug & Alcohol Awareness Workshops and just hanging out. O-YA is a great place to just be you. O-YA's Sr. Teen Drop In runs all year on Wednesdays and Fridays. Check out our Program Calendar for details!
The O-YA Vision
We envision every young person in Osgoode Village having access to programs and resources suited to their individual needs. Our teens will enjoy a safe place to gather, and opportunities that contribute to their health, enjoyment and well-being. In turn, youth will participate constructively in both the local and global community, ultimately growing to become contributing, successful adults. The Osgoode Youth Centre will evolve as a community life source engaging broad-based support and participation.
