Youth Centre     

Phone: 204-627-7156

The hours of operation at the Centre are:

School Months
Sunday to Thursdays - 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Fridays - 4:00pm to 1:00am
Saturdays - 12:00pm to 1:00am

Summer Months
Sunday to Thursday - 12:00pm to 12:00am
Fridays - 12:00pm to 1:00am
Saturdays - 12:00pm to 1:00am

The Goal of the Centre is to provide an evening activity for the youth of OCN every day of the week and to provide the youth of OCN with positive healthy lifestyle choices . There are pool tables, ping pong tables, a lounge area where the youth can watch tv within the Centre and to socialize with one another. There are also classroom space where developmental workshops can be held such as arts & crafts, Alcohol & Drug Awareness workshops etc. There is a JR. Chief & Council that advises the Youth Centre staff on what kinds of activities and workshops that they would like to see conducted. They also advise what kind of equipment that they would like to see in the Centre. The Youth Centre also provides employment to OCN youth where they will work after school and on weekends.

Youth Centre Programs and Clubs
Art Classes If you intend on participating in art class you must sign-up one week prior to class. Art class will no longer be open to drop-ins, we will be following a curriculum and if you are interested you must discuss this with your parents. Arts and Crafts night is far too hectic with no help in clean up and a large waste of supplies.

• 2-Dimensional Arts Drawing
• Painting classes

OCN Youth Center Music Program

Fiddling Recital With Robert Isfield
OCN Youth Center has been having fiddling classes every Tuesday since September. We will be hosting a recital at the McGillvary Care Home on Saturday February 12th, 2005 @ 3:00pm there will be refreshments provided. There will be another class beginning in March. Harmonica Lessons With Donna Lucien
Starting January 27th, 2005 @ 6:00pm-8:00pm

We will be 5 applicants 12 and under and 5 applicants 13-17 years of age. The first lesson both groups meet for two hours to learn care and maintenance for your harmonica. The following lessons will be split into age groups.

Guitar Lessons With Joe Lathlin
Start date will be announced at a later date

Chrome
Will be taking a break while the band members regroup and learn some new music. Chrome is currently looking for a drummer and a singer. Participants in Youth Center clubs must register to keep attending; if your child is a part of any of these clubs will you please fill out the necessary forms.

We have limited funding and any support you can give us would be beneficial. There is a list of needs for each of the clubs. We will be developing more clubs in the future and posting them as they become available.

The OCN Youth Center Performance Clubs

Drama Club

MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage Arts & Culture through Theatre. Many of today's youth are talented and have no outlets to explore the areas where their talent may lie. The OCN youth center is a safe meeting place where our youth already spend time. A theatre group in our community will help build confidence, self-esteem, and many other skills pertinent to healthy living. Our theatre group is open to all community members. In the theatre there is a place for everyone.

Theatre Group, Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Access to AV resources (videos), supplies for set design, costumes, name and logo contest, journals and pens, Script writing, stages for rehearsal, visiting theater companies, and specialized training workshops.

The Local Breakerz; Breakdance Crew
Dance Group, Sundays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Loose chalk, tape for hands and packing tape, CD's w/burner, clothes for crews, linoleum sheet for dance floor, turntables, sound system and training in usage, portable sound system (batteries), flashlights, safety gear, specialized training workshops (HIP HOP Summit).

OCN Youth Center Parent's Council

Will have their first meeting on January 24th, 2005 @ 7:00pm

At the youth center we are trying to develop curriculum relevant to our youth's interests, we feel it is necessary to have the parent's input and guidance as the Youth Center evolves. We have received many concerns from the community and feel it is necessary to address these issues in new and progressive ways.

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