Youth Club

Welcome to Youth Club! An initiative that began in the Fall of 2023 with funding from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities that helps removes the physical and financial barriers to participating in sport. Youth Club members get all access to youth drop-in programs including sledge hockey, Junior Youth Night, Youth Night, Craft Programs and events while receiving subsidized afterschool programming and sports program.

This program operates annually under two seasons, January-May and September-December. With the addition of the Girls in Sport Program this summer, the fall 2026 season will feature July and August and be known as Summer/Fall.

Join Youth Club!

Youth Club Builder Program

Membership Fees
	Resident	Non-Resident
Youth Club (July-December)	$50	$75

Memberships can be purchased through our online booking system.

Once you have purchased the membership, drop-in programs will appear as a $0.00 cart item and the Afterschool Program fee will appear. If you are experiencing any issues in registration, please contact recreation@arnprior.ca

New! Girls in Sport Program

The Town of Arnprior's Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Girls in Sport Program! Thanks to a generous grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart, we are proud to offer a girls-only, multi-sport program designed to break down barriers to participation and foster a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where female athletes can thrive. Participants will be introduced to different sports each week such as basketball, yoga, martial arts, rugby, dance and even a field trip to a Rapids FC Soccer Game. Every sport is taught by an experienced and passionate coach that strives to create a fun and inclusive environment. Over the course of the program, participants will experience building confidence, friendships, and physical literacy skills. This is more than just a sports program. It's a space where every girl belongs. We can't wait to see you on the court, field, and beyond!

Who runs this program?

Every session is led by female recreation staff, all certified in First Aid and HIGH FIVE training, with a strong background in sport and active living.

Who can register for this program?

Any girl between the ages of 4 and 13 is welcome to join. And for the girls who are 14+ we're proud to offer our empowering LeadHERship program!

What is the cost of this program?

A Youth Club membership is required and covers participants ages 4-13. Once you have the membership, the program is free.

Girls joining the LeadHERship program do so as volunteers and are not subject to any charge.

What is the LeadHERship program?

The LeadHERship program is designed for girls aged 14 and up who want to take their involvement in the Girls in Sports program to the next level. Acting as Junior coaches alongside our Recreation team, participants will develop their leadership skills, build confidence, and gain hands on experience. This is a volunteer-based opportunity with no registration fee. Simply register to get started.

Register for the Girls in Sport Program

What programs can I access with Youth Club?

Afterschool Programs

Day	Location	Time	Fee	Walking Group From:
Monday	St. John XXII Elementary School 75 Edey Street	3:30-5:30pm	$3.00/day	Unavailable
Tuesday	Seniors Active Living Centre 77B Madawaska St	3:00-5:00pm	$3.00/day	St. Joseph's School Walter Zadow School
Wednesday	Steelheads and Strikes 120 John Street North	3:00-5:00pm	$6.00/day	St. Joseph's School Walter Zadow School St. John XXIII School
Thursday	Arnprior and District Museum 35 Madawaska Street	3:00-5:00pm	$3.00/day	St. Joseph's School Walter Zadow School

Open to all ages of Youth Club (4-13), this afterschool program promotes physical activity with free play and organized games. While open to all ages, Recreation Staff are on hand and creating programming for different ages to ensure safety and maintain interest among all participants. Capacity limits apply for this program so be sure to register ahead of time.

Walking groups operate where Recreation Staff collect your child from the schools listed above at the final bell and walk them to the program. Parents are responsible for notifying the Office Staff at each school that their child is part of this program.

For either day, should your plans change and your child no longer be attending our program, please contact recreation@arnprior.ca to notify us of this change. This information is extremely important for coordinating pickup from the schools.

To register for Afterschool Programming, click here.

Junior Youth Night

Dates	Location	Time	Ages
TBD	Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall	5-6pm	4-7

Junior Youth Night is a program where parents can drop off their child under the supervision of our experienced Program Staff and allow them time with friends to play themed games. In this program, staff start off the activity and then allow the kids to take the program in whichever way they choose.
To register for Junior Youth Nights, click here.

Youth Night

Dates	Location	Time	Ages
TBD	Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall	6-8pm	8-13

Youth Night is a program where parents can drop off their child under the supervision of our experienced Program Staff and allow them time with friends to play themed games. In this program, staff start off the activity and then allow the kids to take the program in whichever way they choose.
To register for Youth Nights, click here.

Craft Program

Dates	Location	Time	Ages
TBD	Nick Smith Centre - Community Hall	5-6:30pm	All ages

Craft Night is a program where parents can drop off their child under supervision of our experienced Program Staff and allow them time with friends as they do crafts. The craft will be lead by staff but kids are more than welcome to provide their own creative spin on the project.

To register for Craft Programs, click here.

Events

Name	Date	Location	Time	Ages
TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

The Youth Club Builder Program sponsor logos

Looking for your High School volunteer hours?

What better way to achieve those hours than to help the youth in your community and be a role model.

We are accepting volunteers to assist in all of our Youth Club programs and events. Hours are flexible to meet your schedule.

Looking to fill those hours? Contact recreation@arnprior.ca

Can I still register my child for these programs if I don't join Youth Club?

Select programs are available to register for without the membership.
Junior Youth Nights, Youth Nights, Craft Programs and Sledge Hockey are all available to register for without joining Youth Club.
Afterschool Programs are restricted to Youth Club members.

Can I still attend these events without a Youth Club membership?

Events are open to anyone, with or without a membership. Fees apply for those without a membership.

What happens if a program I would like to register for has hit capacity?

Should a program that you wish to register for reach capacity and prompt you to join a waitlist, please join to indicate this is a program in which we should look to expand capacity.

If I register for a program and can no longer attend, what should I do?

If you can no longer attend a registered program, please contact recreation@arnprior.ca or call the Nick Smith Centre at 613.623.7301. This information is important for attendance and safety of the registered individuals.