Milton Youth Space celebrating one month as drop-in centre for local teens
Published October 30, 2023 at 1:13 pm
Milton is calling all youth to check out the Milton Youth Space, which has been open at the Milton Sports Centre at Santa Maria Boulevard for a month.
The Milton Youth Space is an inclusive drop-in space for teens aged 13-18 that was designed with input from local youth, including the Milton Youth Task Force.
Opened September 27, the space has been provided to give teens a place to gather, socialize and study. Supervised by trained youth engagement leaders, it’s the ultimate hangout spot, featuring:
- A kitchenette with snacks (courtesy of Food for Life)
- TV and video games and a ping pong table
- Lounge area
- Individual seating for studying with charging stations
- Food bank
- Clothing exchange
- Support services from ROCK and ADAPT
- Movies, video games and board games
- Arts and crafts as well as other special events and programing
Drop-in visits are welcome from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, excluding statutory holidays.
More information about the Milton Youth Space can be found at milton.ca/YouthSpace.
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