Safe Hangouts

City of Winnipeg – Priceless Fun
Programming guide highlights free recreation and leisure opportunities for youth throughout Winnipeg.
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Spence Neighborhood Association (204) 783-5000
M.E.R.C. 430 Langside St. ~ Drop-in and other activities for ages 13-18. 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Mon – Fri.
spenceneighbourhood.org

MacDonald Youth Services (204) 477-1804
161 Mayfair Ave. ~ Counselling, free condoms, overnight shelter open 24/7 for 12-17 year olds, resources for youth up to age 20.
www.mys.mb.ca/programs-stoa.php

Ndinawe (204) 589-5545 472 Selkirk Ave. ~ Safe shelter for youth who have left home and lots of free programs (computers, tutoring, art, video, sports, Indigenous cultural Teachings). Open 24/7.
http://www.ndinawe.ca/

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre (204) 925-0363
445 King St. ~ Community drop-in with lots of youth groups and all kinds of free programs.
mamawi.com/youth.html

Honouring our Spirits (204) 947-0421
70 Albert St. ~ After school program. Free snacks, fun activities, outings, Indigenous crafts and Spiritual Teachings.

Art City (204) 775-9856
616 Broadway Ave. ~ Art programming for all ages. Snacks and fun activities.
Check out http://artcityinc.com/ for the latest schedule.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg (204) 982-4940
929 Main St. ~ 10 different clubs around the city with great activities.
http://www.wbgc.mb.ca/index.asp

Broadway Neighbourhood Centre (204) 772-9253
185 Young St. ~ Wicked youth programs Mon-Fri 4-9pm.
thebnc.ca

Graffiti Art Programming Inc. (204) 667-9960
109 Higgins Ave. ~ A welcoming place with lots of art programs.
http://www.graffitigallery.ca/

Indian & Métis Friendship Centre (204) 586-8441
45 Robinson St. ~ Programs for youth and people of all ages.
http://www.imfc.net/

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM)
(204) 943-8765
95 Ellen St. ~ Great after-school program for newcomer youth. Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri 7 – 9 pm.
http://www.ircom.ca/AfterSchoolandRecreationProgram.htm

N.E.E.D.S. Inc. (204) 940-1260
251-A Notre Dame Ave. ~ Youth programming for immigrant and refugee youth. Ages 12-17 or until graduation.
http://www.needsinc.ca/youth-programs/index.html

Kildonan Youth Activity Centre (204) 223-2639
800 Salter St. ~ Drop-in youth programming. Ages 9-17.
http://www.7oaks.org/Programs/KYAC/Pages/default.aspx

Maples Youth Activity Centre (204) 471-6922
1520 Jefferson Ave. ~ Drop-in youth programming for ages 10-16. Open during the evenings and school holidays.

Resource Assistance for Youth, Inc. (RaY) (204) 783-5617
125 Sherbrook St. ~ Resources for youth (29 and under) who have left home. Emergency help, food/clothing banks, computers, housing resources and more.
http://www.rayinc.ca/

Rossbrook House (204) 949-4090
658 Ross Ave. ~ Lots of great programs for teens. Open 365 days a year and 24 hours on weekends and school holidays.
http://www.rossbrookhouse.ca/

Teen Stop Jeunesse (204) 254-1618
533-A St. Anne’s Rd. ~ Computers, outings, homework club and lots of other great stuff. Drop-in Mon – Fri 3:30 – 11:30 pm.

West Broadway Youth Outreach (204) 774-0451
203-222 Furby St. ~ All sorts of activities from 3:30 – 8:30 pm Mon – Thurs. 12-17 year olds can serve as positive role models and get volunteer experience.
http://www.westbroadwayyouthoutreach.com/

YMCA/YWCA
Four locations ~ Lots of programming for youth ages 12 and up.

Downtown (301 Vaughan St.) ~ (204) 947-3044
Elmwood-Kildonan (454 Kimberly Ave.) ~ (204) 668-8140
South (5 Fermor Ave.) ~ (204) 233-3476
West Portage (3550 Portage Ave.) ~ (204)  889-8052

http://www.ywinnipeg.ca/youth.html

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