Virtual Youth Centre

PaO-YA has created a Virtual Youth Centre so we can continue to offer support, provide resources and maintain a sense of connection with Osgoode Ward youth during this COVID-19 crisis.

"Physical separation does not have to diminish social connection. If we’re more mindful in our thoughts and actions, the public health measures keeping us apart have the power to bring us closer together."
Mental Health Commission of Canada https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca

Monday, June 22, 2020

Emily’s Close Up Photo Challenge
Each week, Emily will post a Close Up Photo of an item in Osgoode Village on O-YA's Facebook & Instagram (@oyacentre). Think you know what it is? Go find it! Take a selfie in front of the item and submit it to O-YA (Facebook or Instagram message or email). The first 5 people to guess correctly get a 'porch delivered' prize! Please make sure you are practicing physical distancing while looking for this week's object. This is an activity that is meant to be done alone as part of your daily physical activity. If you see others while you are out, make sure to stay 6 feet away. Any pictures where you are too close to the item, or touching the item, will be disqualified.

Paint Nite: Party Llama!
This week, paint a fun Party Llama with Youth Workers Carley & Lindsay!​
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm
Meeting Password: 341661
Link: https://zoom.us/j/92939886161?pwd=aEQ3a0NXb0NaNlhmSVVMNDR0U2huUT09
Meeting ID: 929-3988-6161

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Lindsay’s Peter Update
Wondering what's going on with O-YA's pet rabbit Peter? Wonder no more! Every Tuesday on O-YA's Facebook & Instagram (@oyacentre), Lindsay will post a cute video and/or picture of Peter and what's going on in his life during this time of self-isolation.

Virtual Green Thumb
Program details here. You must be a registered participant to participate.
Zoom Login Details:
Time: 11 am - 12 pm
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86756729539?pwd=bEw1RXM1Zmxibis2MWd1S1hValk4dz09
Meeting ID: 867 5672 9539
Password: 351712
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Tabata Full Body Workout with Carley, Lindsay and Sarah
Time: 2 pm 
Meeting Password: 367027
Link: https://zoom.us/j/91299073018?pwd=SGphdDVsMUZJQ0ZDU0FxUVd6anhXZz09
Meeting ID: 912-9907-3018


Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Carley’s Staying Healthy Message
Every Wednesday on O-YA's Facebook & Instagram (@oyacentre), Carley will post a message about keeping your mind and body healthy during these uncertain times. All information posted with be youth-friendly and from a reliable source.

​Joe’s 'Wow Me Wednesday' Video
Every Wednesday on O-YA's Facebook & Instagram (@oyacentre), Joe will post a 'Wow Me Wednesday' video with a fun sports related challenge for youth!

Zoom Teen Drop In (for Grades 7 - 12)
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm 
Meeting Password: 392265
Link: https://zoom.us/j/242624070?pwd=dEl0MDhJZ0dtb0NwL1czRVB1dDJpUT09
Meeting ID: 242-624-070
Details: You need a Zoom account to join (it's free!). You will need to enter the password to gain entry to the Zoom Meeting. There is a Waiting Room for all of O-YA's Zoom meetings, and you will need Carley's approval before you before you will be able to join. Your Zoom ID needs to be your name. If you are not a past O-YA participant, you are still welcome to join, but please email [email protected] in advance.

Friday, June 26, 2020

After School Zoom Meet Up (ONLY for current participants and volunteers of O-YA's After School Homework Club)
Time: 2 pm
Meeting Password: 989857
Link: https://zoom.us/j/98478779846?pwd=MkJsZUx4WDJHVHR4eXNzcFRPTWpWZz09
Meeting ID: 984-7877-9846
Details: You need a Zoom account to join (it's free!). You will need to enter the password to gain entry to the Zoom Meeting. There is a Waiting Room for all of O-YA's Zoom meetings, and you will need Carley's approval before you before you will be able to join. Your Zoom ID needs to be your name. 
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Zoom Teen Drop In (for Grades 7 - 12)
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm 
Meeting Password: 392265
Link: https://zoom.us/j/242624070?pwd=dEl0MDhJZ0dtb0NwL1czRVB1dDJpUT09
Meeting ID: 242-624-070
Details: You need a Zoom account to join (it's free!). You will need to enter the password to gain entry to the Zoom Meeting. There is a Waiting Room for all of O-YA's Zoom meetings, and you will need Carley's approval before you before you will be able to join. Your Zoom ID needs to be your name. If you are not a past O-YA participant, you are still welcome to join, but please email [email protected] in advance.

Saturday, June 27, 2020

​Lindsay’s Mindfulness & Self Care
Every Saturday on O-YA's Facebook & Instagram (@oyacentre), Lindsay will post a message about mindfulness & self care healthy during these uncertain times. All information posted with be youth-friendly and from a reliable source.


O-YA Virtual Youth Centre Participant Policy 

Residents of the City of Ottawa's Osgoode and Rideau-Goulbourn Wards will be given priority registration for all virtual O-YA programs. If 48 hours before programs start there are spots available, residents outside these boundaries (but still within the City of Ottawa) are welcome to register (they will be placed on a Wait List until this time). ALL program registrants must be current residents of the City of Ottawa. For programs that include a Supply Kit Delivery, Kits will only be delivered to residents of Osgoode and Rideau-Goulbourn Wards. Residents of other Wards will be responsible for sourcing their own Supply Kits (a supply list will be provided).


Contacting O-YA

As the O-YA building is currently closed, please direct all inquires to:
[email protected] (for general inquiries)
[email protected] (to reach Nicole, O-YA's Executive Director)
[email protected] (to reach Carley; O-YA's Program Coordinator)