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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-006-11~tall~C1~O.II REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION Date: April 18, 2011 Resolution#: ~'PA'3ao-1/ By-law#: N/A Report: CSD-006-11 File#: Subject: 2011 YOUTH WEEK RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-006-11 be received; and 2. THAT Attachment 1, proclaiming youth week in Clarington from May 1 - 7, 2011, be approved. Submitted by: ,~¢'seph P. Caruana Director, Community Services Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, ChiefAdministrative Officer d ~~U ~., 1PC/SM/SM/Iw CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 REPORT NO.: CSD-006-11 1.0 BACKGROUND PAGE 2 1.1 National Youth Week is dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in their community. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art,. volunteerism or leadership, every day young people are involved in meaningful activities during their discretionary time. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement. Youth, those young people in their teenage years, are an important asset to Canadian communities. One way in which young people learn to successfully bridge the developmental gap between childhood and adulthood is through the activities in which they participate in their out of school or work time. 1.2 To reinforce the importance of play in the lives of Canada's next generation, and in working to ensure that communities value the involvement of youth in all aspects of social recreation, a resolution was created by a network of Intentional Youth Development Workers from across the country. This resolution was presented to the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA), an organization representing more than 2,600 members across the country, and tens of thousands of stakeholders through its network of provincial and territorial partners. The resolution (Attachment 1) resolved that May 1st-7th be designated as National Youth Week. 2.0 COMMENTS 2.1 Youth Week is an opportunity for Clarington to celebrate youth! It's a chance for us to highlight programs and host events that support the principles of intentional youth development. It is a chance to do something in our community, knowing that hundreds of other communities across the country are dedicating their efforts to celebrate youth at the same time. 2.2 Community Services staff has organized a group of youth volunteers to assist with the planning and delivery of several events and activities that will take place during Youth Week including: 2.2.1 A free public skate for youth ages 13 to 19 will take place on Sunday, May 15S from 6:OOpm to 7:50pm at the South Courtice Arena. 2.2.2 Free Drop-in Basketball will be offered Sunday May 15S at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex from 2:00- 4:OOpm for youth 12 to 18 years of age. On Monday May 2nd youth 8 to 14 years can join in a basketball game at South Courtice Arena from 7:00 -8:OOpm. On Thursday May 5th youth 13 to 17 years can also participate in a basketball game from 7:30- 8:30pm at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex. 2.2.3 On Monday, May 2"d there will be a youth Dodgeball tournament held at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Centre. Games start at 4:OOpm. REPORT NO.: CSD-006-11 PAGE 3 2.2.4 If youth are looking for some free gym time, join in the fun at the ' Newcastle & District Recreation Complex. Monday May 2"d from 3:30 - 6:OOpm, the gymnasium doors will be open to youth who want to organize a game of floor hockey, badminton, volleyball or shoot some hoops. 2.2.5 An Open Mic Poetry Slam in partnership with the Clarington Public Library will provide local youth with the opportunity to demonstrate the power of the spoken word, a jam, a laugh or even a song. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 3`d at the Courtice Public Library. 2.2.6 A free Fitness Centre Open House will take place at the Courtice Community Complex on Tuesday May 3rd. This opportunity will be offered all day and is for youth 15 to 17 years of age. 2.2.7. On Wednesday May 4th youth 12 to 18 years of age will have the chance to take part ih free drop-in soccer at the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Centre from 4:30 - 6:OOpm. 2.2.8 The Courtice Community Complex will also be offering a teen spin fitness class on Wednesday May 4th from 4:00 - 5:OOpm. Youth 12 to 17 years of age are invited. 2.2.9 For those youth who want to showcase their video game skills, there will be a Wii Guitar Hero event at the Newcastle Public Library on Wednesday May 4m 2.2.10 Clarington Youth Talent Showcase; this event is an opportunity for youth to display their talents on stage in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The event will take place on Thursday, May 5th at 7:OOpm at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. 2.2.11 Youth 12 to 17 years of age can take part in Teen Yoga on Thursday May 5th at the Courtice Community Complex from 4:00 - 5:OOpm. 2.2.12 The Firehouse's Battle of the Bands is a partnership event with the Firehouse Youth Centre, the Community Services Department and the John Howard Society. Local teen bands are given the opportunity to perform and show their skills in this spirited competition. They will be judged on their talent, skills, and performance. The event will take place on Friday, May 6th from 6:00 - 11:OOpm at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. 2.2.13 A Youth Film Festival, in partnership with Open Air Projections, is an opportunity for young artists to express their creativity and entertain family and friends on the big screen. The film festival will take place on Saturday REPORT NO.: CSD-006-11 PAGE 4 May 7th at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. The show starts at 3:OOpm. 2.2.14 Drop by the Firehouse Youth Centre Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 - 8:OOpm. A place for youth 19 years and under to participate in activities such as ping pong, foosball, soccer, hockey and more. 2.2.15 Throughout Youth Week the local high schools will be participating in a Food Bank Drive. Students can drop-off non perishable food items at their schools. Proceeds will be donated to the St. Vincent De Paul food bank. 3.0 CONCLUSION 3.1 It is the belief that recognizing and celebrating the youth of Clarington will further enhance their positive involvement and contributions to the community. By investing in youth today we are investing in the leaders of tomorrow. Attachments: Attachment 1 --Youth Week Proclamation Attachment 1 to Report CSD-006-11 Leading the Way National Youthlweek May 1- 7, 2011 Youth Week Proclamation WHEREAS recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities, the Municipality of Clarington provides high quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active lives through recreation and to make our community a great place to live, work and play. WHEREAS there is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada that is founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth. Canadian youth are often unrecognized for the valuable contributions they make to communities and Canada's social, economic and civic landscape. Meaningful youth engagement through recreation emphasizes access, equity and social justice and leads to positive youth development. WHEREAS National Youth Week reminds us all of the valuable contributions that recreation and parks can make to youth development and that youth can make to community development. National Youth Week is endorsed by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and the network of agencies and individuals committed to the positive development of youth. NOW THEREFORE BE IT REOLVED THAT in recognition of these benefits and values and to provide a focal point within the yeaz for increasing awareness, the Municipality of Clarington hereby proclaims May 1 - 7, 2011 as Youth Week.