Fenelon Falls after school youth program reopening
With students settling into a new school year, The Loft Youth Centre in Fenelon Falls is welcoming youth back for another year of connection, programs, and opportunities. Located at 30 Colborne Street, The Loft provides youth services for students in Grades 7-12. Registration at The Loft is free.
“I’m incredibly proud and excited to be offering accessible youth services to Fenelon Falls for our third school year,” said Christina Mabee, youth services coordinator with BGC Kawarthas. “Having attended high school in this community myself, it is especially meaningful to now have the opportunity to give back and help create more programs and services for the young people who live here. The Loft provides youth with a welcoming space to connect, build positive relationships, develop new skills, and take part in programs and experiences that support their growth.”
Operated by BGC Kawarthas (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes), The Loft is open Tuesday to Thursday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. The centre offers a variety of programs and activities designed to meet the interests and needs of local youth. Programming includes arts, cooking and kitchen skills, mental health and wellness, queer youth and inclusion programs, music, and leadership opportunities.
More programs and services are planned to launch as the school year continues. Programming updates and announcements will be made on their BGC Kawarthas social media.
The Loft is also introducing the BGC Kawarthas Youth Advisory Council, providing young people with an opportunity to take an active role in shaping youth services and making their voices heard. Youth Advisory Council members will have opportunities to help guide programming, volunteer in the community, contribute their perspectives to local initiatives, and develop leadership skills that can benefit them well beyond their time at The Loft.
Applications for the Youth Advisory Council are open to youth in Fenelon Falls and Lindsay until Friday, Sept. 18. Applications can be completed by filling out this form.
