Youth Volunteer Club
2025-04-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-28 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-05 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
The Youth Volunteer Club is open to all newcomers in high school. Come help at NCC activities and events and gain volunteer hours!

Each month we will have different opportunities to volunteer.

To join the Youth Volunteer Club, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-04-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Continue developing your English skills in a fun environment!

This group is open to anyone who self-identifies as an Intermediate or Advanced English speaker. In this group, we will focus on practicing English conversation and continue building skills in listening and speaking.

IN-PERSON on Mondays at 5:30pm at the New Canadians Centre

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre. Registration Required. Please email Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Not a client of the NCC yet? Contact info@nccpeterborough.ca to book an intake appointment.

Youth Group
2025-04-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-29 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
This group is open to newcomer youth in high school. Join us for a fun activity with NCC every Tuesday! We will meet at NCC most Tuesdays unless indicated otherwise based on the activity.

April 8: DIY Dubai Chocolate

April 15: Movie Night

April 22: Bowling at Lakeview Bowl at 109 George St N, Peterborough ON

April 29: Paint Night

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-04-23 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-30 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-05-07 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-05-14 10:15 - 11:15 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children. The program introduces parents and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

Parent-Child Mother Goose® is offered in partnership with the Peterborough Public Library and the New Canadians Centre, providing the opportunity for families new to Canada and families in the community to connect with one another at the Library.

To register, please contact Jessica at jessica@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 743-0882.

NCC Young Leaders
2025-04-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
During the school year, the New Canadians Centre’s Young Leaders (NCCYL) is a group is open to newcomer youth in high school looking to gain leadership skills and apply those skills through projects and events.

Students gain volunteer hours for their involvement. Attendance is voluntary according to the student’s schedule, except for the NCCYL executive team where each meeting is mandatory.

Executive team members hold elected roles and serve a one year term on NCCYL. Each week we hold discussions, trainings and event planning and execution. Register each week with Lubna.

For more information, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours
2025-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3V7, Canada
Connect Through Stories!

Last February, the NCC launched Our Neighbourhood Video Series, spotlighting the incredible stories of our diverse community members. Building on its success, we’ve developed an engaging educational activity to accompany these videos.

Through this activity, participants can explore the stories of their neighbours, dive deeper into what makes our neighbourhood so unique, and reflect on the themes highlighted in the videos. Together, we’ll learn, share, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of cultures, experiences, and connections that make our community home.

April 23Facilitated by members of the Newcomer Leadership Group at NCC Stories Discussed: Samantha & Bhisham Topics: The importance of representation; International Students

Let’s connect, grow, and discover the stories that bring us closer!

Registration is required, please click here to register.

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-04-24 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-01 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-08 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-15 15:30 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
If you are a high-school aged newcomer youth and would like to receive employment support, please drop in! We can assist you with resume and cover letter creation, interview skills, job search strategies, job leads, training and upskilling opportunities.

This program takes place every Thursday.

Youth English Conversation Group
2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Practice, Connect, and Have Fun!

Newcomer youth in high school who are beginner English language learners are invited to practice conversational English in a fun way with other newcomer youth!

Every Thursday, beginning April 3 and ending May 29, 2025.

Registration is required. To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Youth Trip to Lakefield College School
2025-04-26 13:30 - 17:30 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Newcomer youth in high school are invited to join us for a fun day of activities at Lakefield College School.

Students of LCS will be leading the activities – there will be sports, music, art and marshmallow roasting!

If you know how to play an instrument, you are encouraged to bring it with you!

Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Transportation will be provided. The bus will leave NCC at 1:30 pm, and return to NCC at 5:30 pm.

Limited spots, registration required. Please register with Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca

Youth Cultural Expo
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
As part of National Youth Week, the New Canadians Centre’s Young Leaders group are hosting a cultural expo, where youth share their culture with the community! There will be cultural booths where you can learn more about different cultures and make your way around the world, one taste test at a time.

There will be a talent show as well as a runway show representing over 15 countries!

Join us for a fun evening hosted by youth in your community to celebrate National Youth Week!

Newcomer youth who are interested in participating in this event can contact Lubna before April 30 to sign up to be part of the cultural booth, talent show, or runway show.

Youth Group
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-20 16:00 - 17:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
This group is open to newcomer youth in high school. Join us for a fun activity with NCC every Tuesday! We will meet at NCC most Tuesdays unless indicated otherwise based on the activity.

Mother's Day Celebration
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Mother’s Day celebration!

It is a special time for us to honor and appreciate the incredible strength, love, and care of mothers. Join us for a delicious lunch, fun games, and live music to lift our spirits.

Open to women-identifying newcomers. You do not need to be a mother to attend this gathering.

Childminding is available.

Registration is required – please email Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca to register.
