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Peter Pan
Argyle Street, Halifax, NS (Various,dependsondate)
Soar into the sky to a magical land of fairy dust where swashbuckling adventures happen every day. Join Neptune for a journey beyond your imagination, onstage April 14 – May 30. Tickets start at $15 and are available now.
Volleyball
Jan 11 - Mar 29
22-24 James Street, Timberlea (8:15 - 9:15 pm)
Hosted by HRM Recreation
Intended for age(s): 12 - 15
Youth Co-Ed Volleyball with Mr. D
Do you believe that young people can change negative stereotypes about youth that exist in HRM?
Current Youth Programs
Youth Night at the Findlay Community Centre
Sep 04 - Jun 25
26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth @ 6:00 - 9:00PM
Hosted by HRM Recreation
Intended for age(s): Intended for ages 12 - 16
Come join us for a night of sports and hanging out. Activities include floor hockey, basketball, ultimate frisbee, video games such as rockband and DDR and movies. We have an outing every 4 to 6 weeks. Outing include the theater, bowling and more.
Contact program coordinator615 Bluenose Squadron
Sep 09 - Jun 03
Stadacona Drill Shed-Gottingen St, Halifax, NS @ 6:15pm-9:15pm
Hosted by Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Intended for age(s): 12-18
A free program for youth focusing on leadership, citizenship, music, sports, marksmanship and flying. Includes outdoor adventure and survival outings, flying trips and summer courses across Canada and beyond. No cost! Good times, great friends!
2841 The Halifax Rifles Army Cadet Corps
Sep 14 - Jun 21
2261 North Park Street (East Side of Commons), Halifax @ 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm Monday Nights
Hosted by Royal Canadian Army Cadets
Intended for age(s): 12-18
Offers training in biathlon (shooting & skiing), marksmenship, bushcraft (camping), map & compass, leadership, sports and drill. Paid summer camps, including exchanges to BC, UK, Germany, US, and Australia for senior cadets.
Teen Zone
Sep 16 - Sep 03
60 Alderney Dr., Dartmouth @ 6 p.m.
Hosted by Alderney Gate Library
Intended for age(s): 14+
Hands-on science
Projections
Sep 23 - Sep 03
60 Alderney Dr., Dartmouth @ 6 p.m.
Hosted by Alderney Gate Library
Intended for age(s): 14+
Join us for movies chosen by you — we’ll bring the snacks, you bring the movie chat. Watch The Love Guru (Rated 14A).
Teen Zone
Sep 30 - Sep 03
60 Alderney Dr., Dartmouth @ 6 p.m.
Hosted by Alderney Gate Library
Intended for age(s): 14+
Fortune telling
Projections
Oct 17 - Sep 04
636 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville @ 2:15 p.m.
Hosted by Sackville Library
Intended for age(s): 14+
Join us for movies chosen by you — we’ll bring the snacks, you bring the movie chat.
Open Gym
Oct 22 - Jun 24
Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Fall River @ 3:45 - 4:45
Hosted by HRM Gordon R. Snow Community Centre
Intended for age(s): Grades 7 - 12
Open Gym is free! Come out and play basketball, soccer, badminton and more! You organize yourselves and have access to all of our sports equipment. Open Gym is non-competitive, we want you to have fun and not worry about points. Open to grades 7-12. GRSCC
Open Gym
Oct 23 - Jun 25
Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Fall River @ 5 - 7 pm
Hosted by HRM Gordon R. Snow Community Centre
Intended for age(s): Grades 7 - 12
Open Gym is free! Come out and play basketball, soccer, badminton and more! You organize yourselves and have access to all of our sports equipment. Open Gym is non-competitive, we want you to have fun and not worry about points. Open to grades 7-12. GRSCC
OPEN GYM!
Oct 26 - Jun 21
Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Fall River @ 3:45 - 4:45
Hosted by HRM Gordon R. Snow Community Centre
Intended for age(s): Grades 7 - 12
Open Gym is free! Come out and play basketball, soccer, badminton and more! You organize yourselves and have access to all of our sports equipment. Open Gym is non-competitive, we want you to have fun and not worry about points. Open to grades 7-12. GRSCC
Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards
Jan 01 - Dec 31
on your street, from whereever you are, all of NS @ on your own schedule and time
Hosted by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Intended for age(s): 13 and a half to 25
This program is for anyone who wants to have or already has an active lifestyle and is active in their communities. Through skill building, fitness, volunteerism and an expedition, you can earn school credits and an internationally recognized award.
Sports Night
Jan 05 - Jun 07
22-24 James Street, Timberlea @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Hosted by HRM Recreation
Intended for age(s): 11 and up
An opportunity to meet friends, hang out, listen to music an take part in various sports such as basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, etc. Tuesaday & Thursday at BLT Elementary (3-5 building)
Jazz Funk Teen Beginner
Jan 06 - Jun 16
Woodside Community Centre, 230 Pleasant St., Dartmouth, NS @ Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 PM
Hosted by Leica Hardy School of Dance
Intended for age(s): 13+
Jazz Funk for teens is a fusion of classic jazz technique with the stylistic influences of Hip Hop and high energy music videos. Students will participated in annual showcase on June 19th at Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth.
Volleyball
Jan 11 - Mar 29
22-24 James Street, Timberlea @ 8:15 - 9:15 pm
Hosted by HRM Recreation
Intended for age(s): 12 - 15
Youth Co-Ed Volleyball with Mr. D
Youth Games Night
Jan 14 - Jun 24
Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Fall River, N.S. @ 7 - 8:30 pm.
Hosted by HRM Community Recreation
Intended for age(s): 13-16
Youth Games Night is free! Games include Rock Band, Air Hockey, Pool, Worst Case Scenario and much more! Games Night is intended for ages 13-16. It is held in the Youth Room of the Gordon Snow Community Centre. Come out and play!
Interactive Zone
Jan 26 - Jun 18
134 Pinecrest Dr., Dartmouth @ 3:00-5:00pm
Hosted by HRM Community Recreation Services
Intended for age(s): 8-15
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday drop on in and play video games with friends. We've got Rock Band 2, GUitar Hero and Wii Sports.
Lower Artsville
Feb 10 - Apr 14
636 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville @ 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by HRM Community Recreation
Intended for age(s): Grades 7-12
10 Workshops, 10 Visiting Artist, 10 Weeks . Drop into the lower level of the Sackville Public LIbrary for a new, FREE arts programs. Vivisting student artist will teach workshops on ways to work and play with the ARTS.
The Lonely Leprechaun
Mar 13 - Mar 20
Alderney Landing Theatre (Alderney Drive), Dartmouth @ 5
Hosted by Alderney Landing Theatre
Intended for age(s): all ages
General Admission $ 11.00 Children (under 14) $ 9.00 Sat & Sun: 10am - 1pm - 3pm - 7pm Mon & Tues: 10:00am - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Thurs & Fri 10:00am - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
March Break Youth Program
Mar 17 - Mar 20
5516 Spring Garden Road, Suite 202, Halifax, NS @ 5pm
Hosted by HeartWood
Intended for age(s): 14-18
This program is for youth who: Aren't afraid to explore the outdoors during winter! & Who want to explore how to take action in their community! Gaelic College, St. Anns, Cape Breton For more info, please contact Isabelle at 902-444-5885 or e-mail
ACYL Youth Leadership Seminar
Apr 15 - Apr 18
Canoe Cove, Prince Edward Island @ 8
Hosted by Atlantic Co-operative Youth Leadership
Intended for age(s): 14 - 18
This event is an exciting, creative and interactive leadership seminar for youth 14-18 years of age. A typical ACYL camp is 3 ˝ days and with exhilarating co-operative activities that will contribute to you being a leader! Contact us for more details!
ACYL Youth Leadership Seminar
May 13 - May 16
Camp Wildwood, New Brunswick @ 8
Hosted by Atlantic Co-operative Youth Leadership
Intended for age(s): 14 - 18
This is an exciting, creative and interactive leadership seminar for youth 14-18 years of age. A typical ACYL camp is 3 ˝ days and filled with exhilarating co-operative activities that will contribute to you being a leader! Contact us for more details!
Short Term Holiday Breaks
Jul 02 - Jul 15
Ralph Bunche Road, Nairobi @ 09:00
Hosted by Kenya Voluntary & Community Development Project
Intended for age(s): 18
Our programs provide a volunteer service that creates opportunities for people from all over the world giving them the chance to change their lives and the lives of people they help.
