YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford
Site: Ron Edwards Family YMCA
Service: Underground Youth Centre
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4608 | Last Full Update: 05 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-681-1140 ext 6263 |
| Fax | 905-681-8366 |
| Website | www.ymcahbb.ca/Programs/Youth-Engagement/Underground-Youth-Centre |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Ymca-Youth-Centre-The-Under-Ground-171841579548960/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ymcahbb/ Twitter: twitter.com/ymcayouthctr |
| Primary Contact | Paul Shelton, Program Coordinator, YMCA Employment & Training Services; Email: paul.shelton@ymcahbb.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Christine VandeGraaf, General Manager, YMCA Employment & Training Services; Email: christine.vandegraaf@ymcahbb.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2005 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Offers programs for recreation, employment, education and youth leadership * intended as a safe place for youth to hang out, where they are not judged, can talk and are respected * facility combines drop-in recreation with various youth-directed activities and access to information for referrals to community youth resources (food banks, group homes, counselling etc.) Activities include: * billiard table * computer access with Internet (Facebook, games, etc.) * table tennis * video games (PS4/PS3, WiiU and XBox 360 with Kinects) * Movies/Netflix Musical Program: * Sundays, for youth aged 12 to 19 * acoustic, electric, bass guitars and synthesizers available for loan * free loan, no deposit required, up to one week at a time * optional free lessons and sessions also available * recording studio (free recording available) |
| Hours | Free drop-in: Mon-Thu 4 pm-9 pm, Fri 4 pm-5 pm (ages 12-19), 5 pm-9:30 pm (ages 10-19), Sat 3 pm-8 pm Music Program: Sun 2 pm-6 pm Ron Edwards Youth Night: Fri 5 pm-9:30 pm See website or Facebook for holiday and PA Day hours |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 19 year(s) Ron Edwards Youth Night Fri 5 pm-9:30 pm for ages 10 to 19 |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - except $5.25 for non-members on Ron Edwards Youth Night after 5 pm * provides access to entire YMCA |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Downtown Burlington * Across from Burlington Central Arena |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Drury Lane and New St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Paul Shelton Ron Edwards YMCA 500 Drury Lane Burlington, ON L7R 2X2 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Sports ; Arts and Hobby Instruction ; Community and Recreation Centres ; Other Sports ; Recreation for Children & Families ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Adolescents ; Music Instruction ~ Adolescents ; Musical Instruments ~ Adolescents ; Youth Centres |