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H&R MFRC Programs and Services for Youth

Ideal for ages 8 to 18, youth programs provide a safe and structured environment to learn valuable skills, discover new interests, and connect with other youth from military families. Having people who express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power and expand possibilities are integral to the support we provide youth.

The Henderson Sweetman Youth Centre, also known as the YC, is located at the Shearwater site, H&R MFRC. It is a supervised youth centre with a variety of drop-in times and scheduled programming.

There is an annual membership fee for youth, which is $50*. This fee is to offset costs at the YC; it allows youth to have access to over 280 hours of Open Drop-In times and programs, such as Movie Night, Bingo, etc. Specific programs like Cooking Class, may have a nominal fee to offset the cost of supplies/materials.

For more information on joining the Youth Centre, please read the HSYC’s Parent Handbook.

Interested in joining? Please complete the application form!

*We don’t want the fee to be a barrier for youth to join the YC. Please contact Hannah Purcell, Youth Centre Coordinator, to discuss options for joining the YC.
Youth calendar

Henderson Sweetman Youth Centre Calendar

Looking to kick back and relax? What better way to do so than to come out to the Youth Centre for open drop-in. This is a safe space for youth to hang out with friends to play with our sports equipment, foosball, video games, board games, and it’s a creative space with paint and craft supplies! All this and more is available during our drop-in times. 
Youth Calendar

Youth Committee

Youth Committee members (ages 12 to 17 years) volunteer to work with Youth Centre staff to plan and organize programs and events while gaining skills in leadership, mentorship, facilitation, and organization. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and teamwork. Members of the Youth Committee are required to volunteer monthly for Youth Centre programs and to attend monthly Youth Committee meetings.

Youths interested in becoming a member of the Youth Committee can contact our Youth Coordinator, Hannah Purcell. Spaces are limited and Youth Committee members must be registered members of the Youth Centre.