Youth Move is for anyone between the ages of 10 to 18 looking for ways to get involved in their community, make some new friends and try different activities. Youth Move has drop-in sites and registered special events. See below for more information.
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Youth Week
Every year from May 1st - 7th is a special time for us at Youth Move as we celebrate YOUTH WEEK! Get ready for an action-packed week featuring activities tailored to youth ages 10 - 24. Check out the schedule below and make sure to register on Perfect Mind.
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Event |
Code |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Price |
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Youth Week Launch Party at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery |
33564 |
May 01 |
5:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Thunder Bay Art Gallery |
Free |
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Beeswax Food Wraps with EcoSuperior! |
33565 |
May 02 |
11:00 AM-12:30 PM |
Kinsmen Youth Center |
Free |
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Cooking Class @ Roots CFC with Youth Move and Roots! |
33566 |
May 02 |
1:30 PM-4:30 PM |
Roots Community Centre |
Free |
|
Archery with Thunder Bay Police Service |
33567 |
May 02 |
4:30 PM-6:30 PM |
Kinsmen Youth Center |
Free |
|
Westfort Village Walking Tour with Youth Move |
33568 |
May 03 |
1:00 PM-3:00 PM |
Meet at Westfort Foods, walk from there |
Free |
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Guided Mills Block Hike with Youth Move |
33569 |
May 03 |
1:30 PM-4:30 PM |
Kinsmen Youth Center, bus to Mills Block |
Free |
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Bowling @ Mario’s Bowl with Youth Move |
33570 |
May 03 |
7:00 PM-9:00 PM |
Mario’s Bowl |
Free |
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Sports Day with LU athletes @ the LU Gym
|
33571 |
May 04 |
2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Lakehead university gym |
Free |
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Star Wars Day Pool Party @ Complex
|
33572 |
May 04 |
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
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Canada Games Complex |
Free |
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Metis Dot Art with MushkikI |
33573 |
May 05 |
4:30 PM-6:00 PM |
Kinsmen Youth Center |
Free |
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33574 |
May 05 |
6:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Minnesota Park (Art Widnall Building) |
Free |
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Fused Glass Workshop @ Canvas and Clay with Youth Move |
33575 |
May 06 |
6:00 PM-8:00 PM |
Canvas and Clay |
Free |
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Dodgeball vs YM staff @ Kinsmen |
33576 |
May 06 |
6:30 PM-8:30 PM |
Kinsmen Youth Center |
Free |
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Traditional games with Mushkiki @ Kinsmen |
33577 |
May 07 |
4:30 PM-6:00 PM |
Kinsmen Youth Center |
Free |
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Movie Night and Youth Week Closing Party @ Kinsmen |
33578 |
May 07 |
7:00 PM-9:00 PM |
Kinsmen Youth Center |
Free |
Drop In Sites - Spring 2025
Youth Move drop in sites are year-round spaces where youth are free to stop by. Check out the drop-down menu to see where and what we're up to this upcoming school year. See our schedule below for January 6th 2025 - June 27th, 2025.
Kinsmen Youth Centre |
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Location: 609 James St. N
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 3:30pm - 7:30pm Wednesdays - Teen Nights (Ages 13-18): 6pm - 8pm
Our after-school drop-in offers youth a fun spot to hang out, participate in scheduled activities, and have a meal. We have on-site Specialists who can support with mentorship and often times homework help.
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Minnesota Park |
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Location: 820 Minnesota St (Art Widnall Pool Building)
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Our after-school drop-in offers youth a fun spot to hang out, participate in scheduled activities, and have a meal. We have on-site Specialists who can support with mentorship and often times homework help. |
Canada Games Complex |
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Location: 420 Winnipeg Ave
Tuesdays: 6:30pm-8pm *Bathing suits required
Meet new friends as we engage in activities in the Ontario meeting room of the Canada Games Complex and have an opportunity for an hour swim! |
Special Events
Youth Move has a variety of events for youth to check out throughout the year. To register for any of our special events please visit our new, easy-to-use online registration option through PerfectMind! Registrations can also still be taken by phone at 625-8463 (hotline). For more information, email us at: youthmove@thunderbay.ca.
Monthly calendars will be posted to our Facebook and Instagram.
Reminder: In order to withdraw and get a full refund you will need to let us know at least 3 days prior to the event or a refund will not be granted.
Things to know
Youth Move is nut safe – any food sent from home must be nut safe.
Youth may sign out at any time.
Participant Information Forms are required for all youth and can be found at any of the Drop In sites or Special Events or can be sent via email by emailing youthmove@thunderbay.ca .
If your child has a disability, we welcome them to come with a PSW or support may be provided through Junior Inclusion Services.
Contact us
Phone: 807-625-2344
Email: youthmove@thunderbay.ca
Program Coordinator: Spencer.Calder@thunderbay.ca
Youth Week 
Every year from May 1st - 7th is a special time for us at Youth Move as we celebrate YOUTH WEEK! Get ready for an action-packed week featuring activities tailored to youth ages 10 - 24. Keep an eye out for what is coming up for Youth Week 2025!
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