Programs & Activities
Rememeber to register and sign in
To help ensure everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that all participants fill out the Online Registration Form, and remember to sign in and out of the Youth Centre every time you visit us.
Registered After School Program (Monday to Friday 2-5 pm)
Drop In (Monday to Thursdays 5-6 pm)
Junior Yakker (September to December Thursdays 6-7)
Day Camps (PA Days, March Break and Summer)
Ottawa BluesFest Be in the Band (April to July)
Homework Help
International Toastmasters Public Speaking Certificate
Annual Stewart Park Festival Duck Race (3rd weekend in July)
Tim Hoton’s Smile Cookie Campaign (International Youth Week in May)
Perth Farmer’s Market: Fall Chili Cookoff & Spring Pancake Breakfast
Workshops on Demand:
- Social and emotional learning
- Music lessons (various instruments)
- Babysitter’s course
- Home alone course
- Post-secondary preparation
- Leadership
Ensuring that our youth have regular access to healthy food is a priority for YAK.
We run nightly dinners Monday to Thursday between 4 pm and 5 pm; we also have healthy snacks on hand. Thanks to Maximilian’s Restaurant in Perth, A & W, Mex & Co. and Starbucks Perth who have graciously agreed to cater on different nights throughout the month!
Our Free Food Pantry will no longer have items from The Table Community Food Centre; due to funding constraints and the rising costs of food it is no longer able to provide non- perishable food items in the Kiosk.
We currently pick up premade sandwiches and bagels from Starbucks and will stock the refrigerator with those items only for now.
If you are in need of nonperishable items please head to the Table at 190 Gore St. E. or call 613 267 6428 ext 102 to place an order.
YAK is part of the Second Harvest National Food Program. We redistribute food from local restaurants.
The Sports Day Camp program is for children 6-10 years of age.
It’s important for kids to stay active, engaged, and socially connected during their time off school. Over March Break and the Summer Holiday, YAK Youth Services offers subsidized Day Camp programs specifically designed for children between the ages of 6-10. Our specially curated programming includes an exciting variety of sports, games, and other recreational activities to keep young bodies and minds active. YAK Summer and March Day Camp run weekdays from 9am-3pm.
Our camps are Sports Day Camps that focus on a different sport throughout the weeks. We will be on the 1881 Rogers Rd. grounds for most days; however, we do go to Conlon Farm for some of our activities during the week.
