Nowadays, everywhere you look kids' faces are buried in their screens. Find us a teenager who doesn’t have a smartphone and we’ll give you a High Five because it’s pretty rare. Getting out and actually having downtime without technology sometimes seems like a lost art for today’s youth.
Know someone between the age of 13 – 18 who just needs to get out there in a creative space full of great conversation? Tell them about The LOFT – Downtown Youth Space. It’s a drop in centre at PCVS offering leisure activities for youth in our community built on the respect of others, yourself and the iconic building where it takes place.
Here are 15 things you should know about it...
1. It's FREE
2. It’s offered by the City of Peterborough Recreation Department
3. You’ll find it in classroom 15 @ PCVS (201 McDonnel Street)
4. They offer cooking workshops and crafts!
5. It’s a safe space
6. They go out on great excursions: Bowling, airplane tour, kick-boxing, rock climbing, archery, a Liftlock cruise, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing and more!
7. They play and learn about a lot of sports and leisure activities
8. It’s Supervised by Recreation Division Staff
9. It’s totally fun!
10. It’s a great place to meet new friends
11. They always have awesome food
12. There is a music area with acoustic guitars and a keyboard
13. Did we mention it was free?
14. They have two laptops on-site, free Wi-Fi and printing available
15. It’s a space for youth to have a voice
The LOFT operates 5 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), as well as Saturdays from 1 p.m to 6 p.m. Activities are always changing so you never know what you’re going to get other than a safe place to simply be yourself, be active and have great conservations! Youth are welcome to come by themselves, with a friend or in a group of whatever size! The more the merrier! Just bring a positive attitude and treat others the way you’d like to be treated is all they ask in return. The fall schedule starts up Tuesday, September 6th!
For more info online, find them on Facebook here, visit their website here or call Katie for more information at 705.742.7777 x 1836.
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