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. 

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.

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 Manager. If a youth gets more than three discipline actions in six months they can be expelled from the Centre for one year.

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.

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.

The St. Marys Youth Centre is supervised by recreation staff at all times. Any youth signed out of the Centre may 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.

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.

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.