About the Youth of Thorndale
The Youth of Thorndale (Y.O.T.) is a group of youth leaders from Thorndale who plan fun events and activities for their peers and are actively fundraising to create a "Clubhouse" or Youth Centre in Thorndale. Their mission is to make Thorndale a more youth-friendly community.
There are two active youth groups run through I Love Thorndale:
Youth of Thorndale - Their focus is planning and facilitating youth-led community events.
Youth Clubhouse - Their focus is on the planning and creation of a youth space in the community.
Up Coming Events
Skilled4Success
The Child & Youth/Recreation stream training will be offered in Thorndale at the Clubhouse starting September 13th from 4-5:30 pm. During this program, youth will learn about child development, program planning and facilitation, and other important skills that will put them in a good position to secure employment in the recreation sector with employers like […]
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FREE Mental Health Counselling
Every Wednesday, Family Services Thames Valley will be offering FREE mental health counselling to whoever needs it. Please call 519-433-0183 or email intake@familyservicethamesvalley.com to schedule an in-person, phone, or video appointment. When scheduling an appointment, please share that you are from Thorndale. Please note that these sessions will be completely confidential unless the counsellor feels like you […]
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Sports Drop-In (Badminton) – Grades 5+
Join us for a sports drop-in every Tuesday from 4:15-5:15 pm at the Thorndale Community Centre! We will be rotating sports monthly, so please register your child(ren) depending on their interests. ALL participants must bring/wear their own water, mask, running shoes and clothes they can move around in. This sports drop-in will be for grades […]
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Youth Clubhouse Drop-In
Drop into the Youth Clubhouse to get some homework help, play pool, foosball, air hockey, board games, or just hang out! We will be open on Thursdays 3-8 pm, Fridays 3-8 pm (Age 13+ ONLY), AND Saturdays from 1-5 pm! BGC members will be able to drop in for FREE, but non-members will have to […]
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Children’s Activities – Grades 1-4
Join us for an activities drop-in every Thursday from 4-5:30 pm at the Thorndale Community Centre! We will be playing many games and sports over the monthly program! ALL participants must bring/wear their own water, mask, running shoes and clothes they can move around in. This sports drop-in will be for grades 1-4; however, we […]
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Youth Clubhouse Drop-In – 13+ ONLY
Drop into the Youth Clubhouse to get some homework help, play pool, foosball, air hockey, board games, or just hang out! We will be open on Thursdays 3-8 pm, Fridays 3-8 pm (Age 13+ ONLY), AND Saturdays from 1-5 pm! BGC members will be able to drop in for FREE, but non-members will have to […]
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Youth Clubhouse Drop-In
Drop into the Youth Clubhouse to get some homework help, play pool, foosball, air hockey, board games, or just hang out! We will be open on Thursdays 3-8 pm, Fridays 3-8 pm (Age 13+ ONLY), AND Saturdays from 1-5 pm! BGC members will be able to drop in for FREE, but non-members will have to […]
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Youth of Thorndale Meeting
Join the Youth of Thorndale for their weekly meetings. Come to the Youth Clubhouse biweekly (every other week) on Tuesday at 4:30 pm to learn how to get involved in your community! We are always coming up with new ways to get youth involved in our close-knit community.
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Sports Drop-In (Dodgeball) – Grades 5+
Join us for a sports drop-in every Tuesday from 4:15-5:15 pm at the Thorndale Community Centre! We will be rotating sports monthly, so please register your child(ren) depending on their interests. ALL participants must bring/wear their own water, mask, running shoes and clothes they can move around in. This sports drop-in will be for grades […]
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Youth of Thorndale Meeting
Join the Youth of Thorndale for their weekly meetings. Come to the Youth Clubhouse biweekly (every other week) on Tuesday at 4:30 pm to learn how to get involved in your community! We are always coming up with new ways to get youth involved in our close-knit community.
Find out more »Thorndale, Ontario N0M 2P0 Canada
Meeting Information
We will resume our meetings on September 14th from 4:30-5:30 pm. Please meet us at the Youth Clubhouse (160 King St) biweekly at this time to discuss upcoming events, gain leadership skills, and have a say about what youth can do in our close knit community! New members are always welcome to join 🙂
Join Youth of Thorndale!
The Youth of Thorndale group is looking for new members! If you are in grades 5-12 consider reaching out to find out how you can become involved in helping to create opportunities for youth and children living in Thorndale!
Email youth@ilovethorndale.ca to learn more about this opportunity to join this leadership group.
Thorndale Virtual Talent Show
The Ultimate Thorndale Youth Survivor Challenge
The Ultimate Thorndale Youth Survivor Challenge
The Ultimate Thorndale Youth Survivor Challenge
This event will be facilitated by BGC and I Love Thorndale in partnership with the Agricultural Society as part of the 2021 Thorndale Fair!
This is a Survivor-style team event that will see youth ages 10-18 work with their peers as part of a team to compete against other teams in order to win prizes.
All challenges will follow COVID-19 health guidelines.
The event will run from 3-6 pm on Saturday, September 25th at the Ball Diamond with lights on the Fairgrounds.
There is no cost to participate, but we ask the once youth register that they are committed to attending.
Register Here
How Can You Support This Work
Human Power
With over 20 youth involved in various ways between these two groups, there is lots of enthusiasm! I Love Thorndale needs your help - we are seeking adults with a current vulnerable persons screening check to help us support turning their enthusiastic ideas into reality. Consider gifting your time to this very worthy cause.
By Donation
Donations to support this work can be made by cheque payable to "I Love Community" or by sending e-money transfers to: info@ilovethorndale.ca
Business Sponsorship
Businesses who would like to learn about more options to sponsor this work are encouraged to contact us as well.
Community Hub and Youth Clubhouse sponsorship packages can be found here
Grants
Assist in grant writing for youth-led initiatives.
Advocacy
Help advocate for a safe space for youth in our community. Be a part of the change!
Thank you for supporting the Youth of Thorndale's recent events: Poinsettia sales and the Drive-Thru Food Truck Event
Youth Clubhouse Updates
Congratulations to the Thorndale Youth Clubhouse project who were the successful recipient of a $15,000 grant through RBC Future Launch Community Challenge. We have so many amazing opportunities and ideas. More details to come!