Province-wide stay-at-home order in effect
The Premier of Ontario has declared a province-wide state of emergency and issued a stay-at-home order in response to rising COVID-19 variant infection rates.
QEPCCC Youth Centre
Currently closed.
2302 Bridge Road
905-815-5979, ext. 4681
qepyouth@oakville.ca
Please note: The youth centres will be closed on all statutory holidays.
Halton Region is under a province-wide stay-at-home order
Premier Ford announced that in response to rising COVID-19 variant infections and hospitalizations, the government has declared a state of emergency and implemented a province-wide stay-at-home order. The stay-at-home order is in addition to the emergency brake shutdown already in affect and requires everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes. Review the Province of Ontario's website for information.
Under the stay-at-home order only leave your home for essential purposes:
- work, if you can’t do it remotely
- school
- groceries
- pharmacy
- helping vulnerable people
- outdoor exercise with members of your household
You should not travel outside your local community.
In response, community centres (including pools, fitness centres and arenas) and the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate will be closed.
All registered recreation and culture programs. Drop-in activities, memberships, and indoor rental permits are cancelled. Refunds will be automatically issued to impacted customers.
Virtual programs
While we can’t offer our full roster, we’re excited to offer safe recreation and culture programs for all ages and abilities online.
Check out our Virtual Programs page for information about our online fitness classes, cultural discussions, cooking workshops and much more! Some classes can also be found or re-watched on our YouTube channel.
A series of free Without Walls (WOW) phone-based programs and online Coffee & Conversation special events are also offered for ages 50+. Fees apply for select drop-ins.
Should you have questions, please call 905-815-2000 or email iris@oakville.ca from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
We're offering new spring cultural programs online. Register now! Classes start soon.
We'll be coming to you live from QEPCCC Studios! Follow along at home to learn a new skill or discover a new passion.
One-time Workshops
- Pasta Making Demo (Parented) April 22
- Clay Flower Vase Workshop (Parented) April 25
- Chocolates and Confections Demo (Adult) April 29
- Painting Pet Portraits Workshop (Parented) May 2
Two-class Sessions
- Drawing and Painting 6-12 years April 20 and 27
- Drawing and Painting Youth April 20 and 27
- Drawing and Painting Adult Level 1 April 21 and 28
- Art Adventures Parented 3-5 years April 25 and May 2
Ready, Set, Spring! is here...
While COVID-19 continues to challenge us, there's still lots of fun to be had. Ready, Set, Spring! offers unique opportunities to focus on personal wellness through recreation and culture activities.
Check out these great suggestions that fall within the current province-wide stay-at-home order:
- A Fitness Challenge for all ages.
- Oakville Firefighters are reading No Dragons for Tea by Jean E. Pendziwol and Martine Gourbault in various languages.
- Starting April 10, pick up our Take and Make Yarn Octopus kit for a fun family craft that you can enjoy together.
We see you, hear you, and support you. Every day. No Days Off!
The Recreation and Culture department is collaborating with Kerr Street Mission, YMCA of Oakville, Oakville Public Library, and many more to provide daily virtual engagement via Instagram for Oakville youth.
One post will be shared* daily on our No Days Off Oakville account. Follow us for great activities and suggestions like fun workout sessions, virtual programs and tech for teens.
*Please note that you will need an Instagram account to access this content. It's free to join.
Check out No Days Off Oakville on Instagram
Enjoy some of your favourite programs online!
We've introduced new registered online drop-ins via Zoom to help bring recreation and culture to you, wherever you are. Check out our current offerings and book your spot on Active Oakville.
We also have free virtual programs for all ages and abilities that can be accessed via Zoom and by phone. Video recordings of these sessions are later shared on YouTube to enjoy whenever you like.
Without Walls (WOW) is a phone-based series for ages 50+, featuring favourites including book club and Bingo! No special equipment or account needed.
The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is also offering a Mini Season of online performances, although our doors will remain closed a little longer.
Learn more about our virtual programsPositive, comfortable, safe – and they're free!
Located in Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, the youth centre offers the following for ages 11-19:
- Opportunities to earn volunteer hours
- Homework help
- Computers
- Job searching resources
- Resume writing assistance
- On-site library
- Internet
- Movie nights
- Video games (Xbox One, Ps4 and Nintendo Switch)
Active Oakville
Drop-in program finderQEPCCC Youth Centre also has:
- ping pong, air hockey and foosball tables
- access to gym facilities for drop-in and organized sports
- free snacks and Friday Movie Nights
There is a large garage door that provides access to picnic tables, grassed areas and an outdoor basketball court.
We are also home to the S.T.A.R. program (Social Teens in Active Recreation) for youth ages 13-21 who have disabilities.
Formerly known as YARD Plus, this program is offered in the Spring, Fall, and Winter. Open the S.T.A.R. program brochure (pdf) for more information.