Bronte Youth Centre Town of Oakville

The Town of Oakville runs a variety of recreation & culture programs including aquatics, martial arts, camps, specialty and drop-in programs.

Town programs for children and youth focus on healthy child development. As a HIGH FIVE® Accredited Organization, our programs for children 6 to 12 years of age are recognized as having the highest levels of quality and safety.

Oakville strives to make the programs and services accessible and inclusive to all members of our community including those with intellectual or physical disabilities; attention and behaviour difficulties; vision and hearing impairments; learning disabilities; allergies and medical conditions.

Every season, new programs are introduced for all ages and abilities. Whether you're looking for something active or arty, we've got a class for you!

Print copies of Fall 2015/ Winter 2016 Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide are available for pick-up at community centres, seniors centres, libraries, pools, arenas and Town Hall.

Subsidy options

The town offers financial assistance to qualified individuals who are unable to afford town recreation and leisure services. For more information, visit the subsidy programs page.

*Please contact the municipality office, check its web site / online service or the latest Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide (online or in print) for further program information (deadlines, payment options, forms, refund, withdrawal, transfer, missed classes, cancellations, etc), or the latest updates.

NEW! Now, if you are 12 but turning 13 years old by the end of the calendar year (after July 1), you can become a member at Bronte Youth Centres! Drop in to learn more today

The centre offers:

Homework help
Computers
Video games
Resume writing
Internet Movie nights
Job searching
On-site library
Opportunities to earn volunteer hours

Bronte Youth Centre (BYC) also has billiards, table tennis, foosball and air hockey.

Since it opened in March 2009, the centre has been a positive, comfortable and safe environment for hundreds of youth.

The BYC offers workshops ranging from resume development and interview preparation to sexual education. All programs and workshops are geared to youth. If any youth needs a referral to another agency, this can be provided by our friendly staff at the centre.

Weeknight programs and activities range from arts and culture programs to outdoor activities. Saturday nights are Movie Nights. Monthly themes will be announced. Friday nights are big event or Tournament Nights. It’s all absolutely free! A low cost snack bar is also available. Stay tuned for our low cost programming coming soon.

Registration Methods

Over the Internet at iris online
By phone by calling iris hotline at 905-815-2000
By fax: fax the completed registration form to the Recreation and Culture department at 905-338-4188
Register in Person at the Recreation and Culture department at

Town of Oakville
Recreation and Culture
Program Registration
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 0H3

Drop off a completed registration form with payment at Town Hall, River Oaks Community Centre, Glen Abbey Community Centre, Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park Cultural and Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, Joshua's Creek Arenas, Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, or Oakville Senior Citizen's Recreation Centre. Please note that forms dropped off to locations other than Town Hall will be delivered to Town Hall for processing the next business day.
By mail: mail the completed registration form to:

Town of Oakville
Recreation and Culture
Program Registration
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 0H3

Registration start dates for Fall 2015/Winter 2016 Programs

August 15 at 9 a.m. for residents

August 28 at 9 a.m. for non-residents

September 11 at 9 a.m. for Senior Services programs

*Please contact the municipality office, check its web site / online service or the latest Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide (online or in print) for further program information (registration dates / deadlines, payment options, forms, refund, withdrawal, transfer, missed classes, cancellations, etc), or the latest updates.