Youth Belleville offers programs run by youth for youth; designed to make teens feel valued and empower them to help shape their future and the world around them. Become a member and help determine activities and events that can be held for youth in the Youth Room and at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.
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To provide youth with a positive way to express themselves, meet new people, and find a place where they belong by creating events and activities for youth that are free of prejudice, bullying, and violence. |
Learn more about opportunities for Youth in the Bay of Quinte region.
Youth Room
Learn more about the Youth Room.
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During operational times you can enjoy the Youth Room at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre on the second floor. A drop-in room for Grade 6 to 12 students full of games, electronics and more. Register for Youth Room drop-in times here. |
What can you do in the Youth Room? |
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Cost |
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Free for Grade 6 to 12 students. Must register for a timeslot so we can do attendance. You can register online, by phone or at the Customer Service Desk at Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. |
Youth Room volunteering |
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We are looking for Youth volunteers. Flexible shifts will be offered to work with your schedule. Gain community hours and Municipality experience as a Youth Room Attendant. Apply online with our Youth Volunteer Application form. |
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The Youth Room is open! New Youth Room times come out monthly. The Youth Room is monitored by volunteers and staff and hours vary based on their availability. Pre-register for a free timeslot. |
Youth programs at Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
For additional information on dates, times and fees and/or to register, follow the link below, go to our online registration or call our office at 613-966-4632.
To learn more about our current programs please visit our Activity Guide page. Programs include but are not limited to the following;
- Gym programs
- Youth Room drop-in times
- Art and science programs
- Skating and Power Skating programs programs
- Swimming lessons and advanced aquatic programs
- Camps
Standard First Aid
We offer first aid courses for anyone 14 years and older.
Youth employment with the City of Belleville
Throughout the year the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (City of Belleville municipality) hires for a variety of recreation positions from instructors, lifeguards, facility staff and more! Check the City of Belleville employment page regularly for new postings.
Youth volunteering
Youth must be 14 years of age and older to be a volunteer at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Youth 18 years and under require a Criminal Record Check current within the last 6 months to volunteer. Youth 18 years of age and over will need a Vulnerable Sector Check current within the last 6 months to volunteer.
Apply using the Youth Volunteer Application Form.
Youth volunteering opportunities at Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre:
- Youth Room Attendant
- Preschool/Children/Youth Program Helper
- Gym/Sports Program Helper
- Camps Helpers
- Aquatics Helper
- 50+ Centre Helper
Belleville Youth Engagement Committee
The Belleville Youth Engagement Committee (B.Y.E.C.) is made up of a number of youth from Belleville and City Councillors who work to advise City Council and other community organizations about issues that youth care about with the goal of making Belleville a better place for young people.
The mandate of the Belleville Youth Engagement Committee is to:
- Represent all youth interests in the City of Belleville by advising City Council, City staff where appropriate and other community institutions on matters pertaining to youth
- Undertake any other advisory duties as requested by City Council with the common goal of making Belleville a better place for all youth and ensuring youth have a voice
2025 Members
- Councillor Kelly (Chair)
- Councillor Chatten
- Olivia Millard
- Hillary Winstanley
- Peter Matawyuk
- Callie McGrath
- Sophia Watts-Horricks
- Alan-Michael Steele
B.Y.E.C. Agendas and Minutes
Meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the City of Belleville website.
If you would like a member of the B.Y.E.C. to come to your local event/meeting or you would like to do a deputation at our monthly meeting, please reach out via email with further details.
B.Y.E.C. Highlights
- Hosting a booth at the Summer Activities in the Park event on June 3, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00p.m. at West Zwick's Island Park.
- Free student transit passes initiative launched for Grade 9 to 12 City of Belleville students.
- Participated in the Quinte Trash Bash in 2025.
- Youth Week May 1 to 7, 2025 at the Community Services Department.
- Host free skate on March 12, 2025 from 4:00 to 4:50p.m. in the Family Dental Centre Arena at Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. 160 capacity. First come, first served.
- Attend the 2024 Rural Youth Summit in Belleville.
- Hosted/Sponsored a free public skate at Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre on January 1, 2025 to ring in the new year with over 140 participants present.
- Conducted a survey for Youth on resources they feel are important in the community.
- Bike giveaway to local high school student for completing the Youth survey.
- Volunteer Fair visits at local secondary school put on by Volunteer and Information HPE.
- Regular visits to career/civics classes to talk about local government and what youth need in the community of Belleville.
- Youth community resource guide created and distributed. Request copy or view below.
- Attended Loyalist College information fair.
- Visited One Roof in Kingston to learn more about Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario.
- Promoted local events for Youth on social media and website.
- Met with local leaders at monthly committee meetings to learn more about local organizations and causes.
- Launched Belleville Youth Newsletter.
Youth Community Resource Guide
Looking for community resources for Youth in Belleville. Request our community resource guide with this online form and a Community Services Staff member will be in touch with you via email with the guide.
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