A new youth centre is set to open in Ilderton later this spring, thanks to a partnership between the Municipality of Middlesex Centre and the Boys and Girls Club of London. Located in the Ilderton Arena building, the youth centre will offer drop-in and specialized programming for those ages 9 to 18. While details of the operating hours, activities and services at the youth centre are being finalized, The Boys and Girls club has already rolled out summer camps in Ilderton this year, along with baking, volleyball and theatre programs. The youth centre will operate on an annual membership basis, with specialized programs and camps requiring additional fees. Subsidized fees are available to ensure all youth can take part. Plenty more on our website.
Local youth identified a wide range of ideas and activities for the youth centre at an open house hosted by the Middlesex Centre Youth Advisory Committee, municipal staff, and BGC of London in November 2021. While some wanted to see the youth centre offer practical activities like homework help and life skills like cooking, others wanted to see a safe and fun place to hang-out and play games with friends.
Youth centre program information is available from BGC London (bgclondon.ca) and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre (middlesexcentre.ca/youth or 519-601-8022 ext 5106).
