When Arnprior Recreation’s Programming and Events Supervisor Lucas Power shared his Fall events and activities update with Town Council in September, he was demonstrably proud of the continuing successes of “Youth Club”, which now offers four days of activities weekly at different supportive venues in the community.
Venues include Monday at St. John XXIII, Tuesday at SALC, Wednesday at Steelheads and Strikes and Thursday at the Museum.
Youth Club is open to all, with financial supports available to help ensure every child has the opportunity to join, regardless of economic circumstances.
The diversity of venues involved reflect broad community support.
Each year an annual participant survey provides the Rec Department with ideas on how to improve the Town’s Youth Club programming and logistics, leading to…
Power says certain aspects of Youth Club formatting and delivery haven’t changed, and neither has the pricing.
With a dedicated escort, the Programming and Events Supervisor says both safety and attendance are assured.
While there’s a great lineup of regular Youth Club options, that is sometimes augmented by a specialty outing.
Power says a local initiative might be compared with Canadian Tire Jump Start, but with the Youth Club Builder program, sponsors get to know who their money is mentoring.
The Recreation Programming and events Supervisor pledges continuing receptivity to the community’s needs.
Arnprior’s Youth Club