Newcomer Youth Services

Open to all youth aged 14-29 who identify as a newcomer to Canada.

Newcomer Youth Services is open to all youth aged 14-29 who identify as a newcomer to Canada. Newcomer Youth Services provides a variety of free activities with a focus on health and wellness, education and employment, leadership and life skills while promoting community engagement. The Youth Services Worker will focus on providing youth with skills and knowledge to help them adapt, settle, and integrate into Canadian life.

Our youth workshops include the following:

Youth can enjoy indoor and outdoor sports and activities held at local fields, gyms and community centres. Includes soccer, badminton, paint and game nights etc.

Youth can improve their communication skills and overcome the fear of public speaking with Public Speaking courses. Leadership classes will teach participants about the importance of goal-setting and self-advocacy.

Employment-related workshops include: Cashier and customer service training, resume/cover letter writing, job search techniques, interview skills clinics, financial literacy and the rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

These sessions focus on self-care and nutrition. Youth English Conversation Circles are held weekly and cover stress handling, self-care tips, and coping with grief or trauma. Youth cooking classes are offered on and off-site. 

Yoga and Zumba fitness classes are also offered.

Coming Soon!

Coming soon!

Check out these upcoming events!

Youth Gardening Program

July 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Youth Gardening Program serves as an outdoor classroom for newcomer youth who can learn about local agriculture, produce, vocabulary, teamwork, community building, a sense of responsibility.

You will have the opportunity to meet other newcomers and make new friends!  Community hours and a certificate will be given to all participants!

For more information please contact our Newcomer […]

Youth Gardening Program

August 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Youth Gardening Program serves as an outdoor classroom for newcomer youth who can learn about local agriculture, produce, vocabulary, teamwork, community building, a sense of responsibility.

You will have the opportunity to meet other newcomers and make new friends!  Community hours and a certificate will be given to all participants!

For more information please contact our Newcomer […]

Summer Field Trip – Oshawa Zoo

August 9 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Get wild with Newcomer Youth Services! Join us for our Summer Field Trip at Oshawa Zoo!

This visit will highlight an array of many different animals and includes transportation to and from the zoo.

For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145 or Duvante Hull dhull@cdcd.org 905-686-2661 […]

Youth English Conversation Circles

August 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Participate in our Youth English Conversation Circle online every Monday afternoon. Enhance your English speaking skills and make new friends from the comfort of your home.

For additional details, please reach out to our Newcomer Youth Services Worker, Kim Harris-Eccleston at kharris@cdcd.org, 905-686-2661 ext. 145, or Duvante Hull at dhull@cdcd.org, 905-686-2661 ext. 146.