Youth Centre
Contact Us
Darcy Drummond
Recreation & Youth Services Supervisor
317 James Street South, St. Marys, Ontario, N4X 1B6
T. 519-284-2340 x 626
Email the Recreation & Youth Services Supervisor
The St. Marys Youth Centre provides youth with a safe and inclusive space to socialize, encourage development and reinforce positive play. Come visit us at the Pyramid Recreation Centre at 317 James Street South. Find us on Instagram!
We're operated by the Town of St. Marys with support by the United Way and other funders.
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Programs and Registration
Please note: The Youth Centre is closed on Statutory Holidays, PA Days, Christmas Break, and March Break. Hours are subject to change for holidays and special events.
| Lounge Zone (Grades 3-6) |
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Kids in Grades 3 to 6 will enjoy a variety of programming for all interests, such as crafts, sports, homework space, and a technology area complete with gaming systems and television. We are busy designing new activities and putting special twists on some favourites to ensure safety measures are in place, like social distancing. Planned programs take place each day around 4:00 p.m. Day/TimeMonday to Thursday, 3:15 to 8:00 p.m. Capacity LimitThe regular limit is 22. Some days will have a capacity of 10 due to flu and vaccine clinics running in the Community Hall Pre-requisiteYouth Centre Membership CostMemberships consist of a one-time payment of $15 for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. This price is a special re-introductory rate for this school year only. How to participate
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| Drop-in (Grade 3-10) |
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Membership holders can drop-in and participate in Youth Centre activities pending capacity limits and COVID-19 screening. Day/TimeMonday to Thursday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pre-requisiteYouth Centre Membership CostMemberships consist of a one-time payment of $15 for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. This price is a special re-introductory rate for this school year only. How to participate
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| VIP Pre-game (Grades 7-10) |
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Our technology area and various open ended activities will be available for youth in Grades 7 to 10 to enjoy together before each Lincolns home-game. Day/TimeFridays from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. CapacityThe regular limit is 22. Some days will have a capacity of 10 due to flu and vaccine clinics running in the Community Hall CostOne-time fee of $10, which will enable youth to enjoy the program anytime throughout the hockey season How to participate
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Terms and Conditions
| Respect and Responsibility (Rzone) |
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The “R” in the Rzone stands for Respect and Responsibility. Respect for Yourself, Respect for Others and Responsibility for your Actions. The logo will serve as a reminder to staff and the public that the operating procedure is in effect and applies to everyone: participants, visitors, residents, staff, etc. The goal of the Rzone policy is to promote a positive, safe and supportive environment in all Town of St. Marys buildings, facilities, programs, parks and trails. |
| Discipline |
| In the event of a participant not adhering to rules and responsibilities as laid out by the Town of St. Marys and St. Marys Youth Centre, they may be asked to leave the Youth Centre, including the Pyramid Recreation Centre as a whole. This decision will be made by Town staff and could result in a suspension of one day or longer. If your child has been asked to leave, our staff will notify parents immediately. All disciplines and suspensions will be handled by the supervisor. If a youth gets more than three discipline actions in six months they can be expelled from the Centre for one year. |
| Duty of Care |
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The St. Marys Youth Centre is a drop-in facility where participants are able sign themselves in and out of the Centre. Staff do not have the authority to keep participants inside the Youth Centre. Any youth signed out of the Centre will be asked to leave the Pyramid Recreation Centre altogether unless participating in another event or program within the PRC. An individual may come back into the Youth Centre if there is time and capacity remaining. The Town of St Marys takes no responsibility for participants signed out of the Youth Centre and/or those who come and go from the facility. It is recommended that those signed up for the Youth Centre remain in the Centre. |
| Supervision |
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The St. Marys Youth Centre is supervised by recreation staff at all times. Any youth signed out of the Centre will be asked to leave the Pyramid Recreation Centre altogether unless participating in another event or program within the PRC. It is recommended that those signed up for the Youth Centre remain in the Centre. For the safety of participants and staff the Youth Centre is monitored by video camera surveillance. These cameras are monitored by the Town of St. Marys. |
| Damage to Property |
| If youth damage property or equipment within the Youth Centre the Town of St. Marys may request payment for repairs or replacement. Property or equipment value will be determined by the Town of St. Marys. A suspension may take place until fees are paid in full. |
| Technology Use |
| Youth are expected to use all technology in a safe and appropriate manner including equipment owned by the Town of St. Marys, St. Marys Youth Centre and personal belongings (cell phone, tablets and personal computers). Computers located within the Youth Centre are monitored by the Town of St. Marys and restrictions are in place to avoid inappropriate content. The use of inappropriate content on personal equipment and Town owned equipment may result in a suspension from the Youth Centre. |
The Rzone is an operation procedure that identifies a code of conduct which applies to all Town of St. Marys buildings, facilities programs, parks and trails. The Rzone procedure enforces a set of expectations around inappropriate behaviour, violence, and vandalism for participants and the general public.