Programs

We have staff here to listen, hang out, and connect youth to more specific help and resources if needed.

Come on in! We’d love to meet you and show you what we have to offer:

Weekly Programming

MONDAYS at 5PM

Game Night

Come hang out for an awesome night filled with our game of the week, or pick any game you love from our huge collection of board games & vr games!

TUESDAYS at 4PM

Podcast Club

Explore fascinating topics, share your favourite podcasts, and unleash your creativity by making your own episodes. Perfect for curious minds and aspiring storytellers! 

WEDNESDAYS at 4PM 

Chords n' Chaos

Its all about having fun, experimenting with sounds, and letting creativity flow without any rules with fellow musicians at this jam session! 

THURSDAYS at 4PM

Wellness Night

Chill out and take care of yourself with different weekly activities like yoga, arts & crafts, and nutritious snacks! 

January

01/09 - New Year Bingo Card making

01/16 - Personalized Playlist creation

01/23 - SCC STATE OF THE YOUTH REPORT

01/30 - mindful mandalas


FRIDAYS at 1:30PM

Igloo Building

Join us for Igloo Building on Fridays at 1:30pm at the Youth Centre!


Whether you're a pro snow architect or just want to have fun in the snow, this is your chance to get creative and enjoy the winter vibes.

Special Events

Open Mic Night

Last Saturday of Every Month at 6-9PM

Introducing Open Mic Nights at the Hay River Youth Centre!

This event was created by the young people who took part in our Community Skills workshop this past November!

Open Mic Nights will be held on the last Saturday of each month and will be open to any youth performers aged 12-18. Performances can be music, comedy, drama, poetry reading or just about anything else! Sign-up sheet is located on the Community Board at the Youth Centre.

Adults are welcome, but must be accompanied by a youth (seriously, this was a rule they created)!

Mentor Meals

Monthly - stay tuned for date announcements

Partnered with Hay River Healthy Families Collective Kitchen, Mentor Meals is an exciting opportunity for families and youth to cook alongside mentors from our community. This program will help youth find new role models while sharing in the joy of preparing and enjoying a meal together. 

Who: Families with children 0-11 and Youth ages 12-18 may register individually.

What: Cooking with mentors who are positive influences in the community.

Why: Build new skills, meet role models, and enjoy a mean together.

Dates | Recipe | Mentor: 

November 7 | Chicken Fajitas | Angela (Family Support Supervisor) & Aimee (HRYC Program Coordinator)

December 3 | Beef & Broccoli | Cst. Feeney (RCMP)

January 14 | Thai Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce | Jennifer Organ (Youth Transition Worker)

February 13 | 


First Aid (FULL)

February 1-2, 2025

The Hay River Youth Centre, in partnership with United Way NWT, is excited to offer FREE First Aid Training for youth aged 12-18. Delivered by Kait Unger from St. John Ambulance, this hands-on program equips participants with essential first aid skills and knowledge.

Important Details:

How to Register:
Email Aimee at programs@hryouthcentre.com to secure your spot today! - this program is FULL if youd like to be added to a waitlist please still contact aimee.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable life-saving skills!


We now have a direct way for youth to tell us what activities they want to see and participate in!

Use this button below to access a Google Form to submit ideas and vote on other people's suggestions!

For more information on Programming please contact our Programming Coordinator at programs@hryouthcentre.com