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Photos with Santa
Santa will be available to meet the community and take photos in our front lobby.
Bring a USB drive and get your photos on the spot!
When: Saturday December 7
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Where: Richcraft Recreation Complex
Now Accepting Applications for Winter 2020 Programs
Volunteer with us in the New Year!
Land Recreation, Rock Wall, Day Camps, and more!
Apply by November 30th at noon
November 2019 E-Newsletter Published
Check out the latest Youth Connexion E-Newsletter!
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Haunted Complex 2019
Our annual Halloween event returns on October 25!
Bring your friends and family to the Richcraft Recreation Complex for an evening of
treats, games, and spooky fun!
Admission is ONE (1) food donation per person. In support of the Ottawa Food Bank.
Get your tickets NOW at the front desk.
October 2019 E-Newsletter Published
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September 2019 E-Newsletter Published
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August 2019 E-Newsletter Published
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Fall Positions Available
Applications for volunteer positions in the summer programming session are now open!
How do I apply?
Deadline to apply is September 12 at noon
July 2019 E-Newsletter Published
Check out the latest Youth Connexion E-Newsletter!
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May 2019 E-Newsletter Published
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E-Newsletter Published: Special Edition
A special National Youth Week edition of the Youth Connexion E-Newsletter
has been published!
Special National Youth Week Edition
Share the link with friends and spread the word
National Youth Week Schedule Announced
The schedule has been set for the 2nd Annual National Youth Week celebrations at the Richcraft Recreation Complex!
Check out this year's line-up of activities and events.
Follow us on Instagram to let us know what you are most excited for!
Have you read our blog series NYW 2019: Meet the Organizing Committee?
April 2019 Newsletter Published
Check out the latest Youth Connexion E-Newsletter!
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National Youth Week
Planning is underway for the second annual National Youth Week celebrations at the Richcraft Recreation Complex!
Stay tuned for updates and schedule announcements.
In the meantime, check out our blog series NYW 2019: Meet the Organizing Committee!
Spring Positions Available
Applications for volunteer positions in the spring programming session are now open!
Deadline to apply is Monday March 4 at noon
Mayor For A Day Contest
Tell Mayor Jim Watson and Youth Ottawa what you love about our city and your two ideas to improve it and you could be the Mayor for a Day!
Deadline to enter is February 28
National Youth Week 2019
Applications are now open for positions on the Organizing Committee for the second annual National Youth week celebrations at Richcraft Recreation Complex!
Volunteer Opportunity!
The Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre is hosting a Winter Garden Party on February 17!
The organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the event, as well as set-up and take-down. If you are interested in helping out, contact ronkolbuslakeside@ottawa.ca
Where: Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre
102 Greenview Ave., K2B 8J8
When: Sunday February 17, from 11:00am-3:00pm
What: 26th Annual Winter Garden Party
January 2019 Newsletter Published
Check out the first Youth Connexion E-Newsletter of 2019!
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December Newsletter Published
Check out the FIRST Youth Connexion E-Newsletter!
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form at the top of this page.
Winter 2019 Positions Posted!
We are now accepting applications for multiple volunteer positions in the
Winter 2019 Session.
Find the volunteer position that is right for you on our Volunteer Opportunities page
Deadline to apply is December 21
Join our mailing list to be the first to know when positions become available!
New Volunteer Positions Posted!
We have brand new opportunities for the fall session!
Find the volunteer position that is right for you on our Volunteer Opportunities page
Back to School!
The summer is over and school is starting up.
That means that we have lots of volunteer opportunities available again!
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities page to learn what we have and for links to apply!
Volunteer This Summer!
Applications are open for volunteer positions during the Sumer 2018 session:
- Recreation Volunteer - Drop-in Programs
- Recreation Volunteer - Summer Camp
The deadline to apply for summer camp volunteer positions is May 25th.
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities page for more info!
National Youth Week 2018 at Richcraft
We are excited to announce that 2018 will be the inaugural National Youth Week celebration at Richcraft Recreation Complex!
You can apply now to be part of the Youth Organizing Committee. Have your voice heard and help create a new initiative to get youth involved in recreation, fitness, and sport!
We are also looking for a Communications Liaison to help create promotional material for our National Youth Week events.
Learn more about National Youth Week at Richcraft
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to get our announcements when they are released!
Mayor For A Day Contest
Have ideas for how to make Ottawa an even better place to live?
Mayor Jim Watson and Youth Ottawa want to hear about them!
Enter and you could win an opportunity to be Mayor for a day!
We are kicking off the holiday season at Richcraft Recreation Complex!
Meet Santa and have your picture taken with him!
Cookie decorating and hot chocolate
Festive crafts and fun activities in the gym!
Saturday December 9
9:00am-12:00pm
Haunted Complex at Richcraft
Come to Richcraft Recreation Complex on October 27 for some fun Halloween activities!
Check out the R.E.A.C.H. Trick or Treat Village!
Friday Oct 27
5pm-8pm throughout the facility
First R.E.A.C.H. Meeting
Our October group for the R.E.A.C.H. program is meeting for the first time!
Wednesday October 11
6:00-8:00pm
Richcraft Recreation Complex
Students at West Carleton Secondary School:
Look for us on Friday September 29 in the foyer during lunch!
We will have lollipops and info about our programs!
10:45-11:30am
We're Back!
Welcome to the new Youth Connexion website and blog!
We are very excited to be back online and to announce the revival of our R.E.A.C.H. initiative!
Check out the Youth Connexion Blog to follow along with our event planning and see how we're working to serve youth in Kanata and West Carleton.
Need to complete your 40-hours of community service? Click here!
Email us to see if there are spots available each month. rrck@ottawa.ca
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Check with your Guidance counsellors to see if you can sign up at school!
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