Health & Wellness
Youth & Family
Youth Centre Drop-In
A free, welcoming space where youth can connect, grow, and just be themselves — no membership required.
Ages 10-18
Sudbury YMCA
A space made for youth, shaped by youth.
The YMCA Youth Centre is a free, barrier-free drop-in program for youth ages 10–18, operated by the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario at our Durham Street location in Sudbury and funded by the City of Greater Sudbury. The program is aligned with the City’s Youth Centre Philosophy and YMCA youth development principles.
This is a safe, supervised, and non-judgmental space — open to all youth, no membership or registration required. Young people are encouraged to help shape what happens here, from day-to-day programming to the values that guide the space.
Our Philosophy
The Youth Centre is built on the belief that youth thrive when they feel safe, heard, and connected. Programming encourages positive self-esteem, healthy decision-making, civic engagement, and youth voice — and young people play an active role in shaping what this space looks like.
Open to everyone
Free programming with no barriers to participation.
Youth-led and youth-informed
Youth are active participants in shaping programs and activities.
Whole-person development
Support for educational, social, emotional, and physical development.
Community connection
Encouraging volunteerism and civic engagement.
Safe & inclusive
A smoke-, drug-, and alcohol-free environment for all.
Our Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 4:30pm–9:00pm
Our Funder
The Youth Centre is funded by the City of Greater Sudbury and operated by the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, in alignment with the City’s Youth Centre Philosophy and YMCA youth development principles.
Our Location
Drop in anytime.
No registration. No membership. Just show up.