New Canadians Centre

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-03-20 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-27 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-03 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-17 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Pottery Painting
2025-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Crock A Doodle Cobourg, 101-169 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0B3, Canada
Express your creativity!

We have prepared a fun, family-friendly activity. Join us to paint pottery at the Crock A Doodle studio, a special place to gather, create, laugh, share and grow.

All children must be accompanied by a parent.

Registration is required. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or call (905) 519-3472.

Trip to Camp Kawartha
2025-03-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Camp Kawartha & The Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre, 1010 Birchview Rd, Douro-Dummer, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Explore beautiful Camp Kawartha on the shores of Clear Lake.

Join the award-winning staff at Camp Kawartha and discover how maple syrup is made. Participate in some fun games, try maple sap and maple taffy, and tour the maple forest and sugar shack.

It will be a sweet time!

A bus will be provided leaving the NCC building at 12:30 pm.

Limited spots are available. Registration is required.To register for this event, please contact Boutheina Maraoui at activities@nccpeterborough.ca

Youth Volunteer Club
2025-03-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-31 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-04-14 00:00 - 23:59 | 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)
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Sadleir House, 751 George St N, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3T2, 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 6:00pm at Sadleir House

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
2025-03-25 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.

March 4: Games NightMarch 11: Movie Night at the Cinema! Join us at Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough – movie time TBD. Registration is required for this activity. March 18: Paint NightMarch 25: Karaoke Night

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2025-03-26 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-02 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-09 10:15 - 11:15, 2025-04-16 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
2025-03-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-16 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
2025-03-26 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.

March 26 at the Peterborough Public Library Facilitated by Mauricio Interiano & Bhisham Ramoutar of the NCC Stories Discussed: Fatma & Miguel Topics: Microagressions; Language Barriers

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

Registration is required, please click here to register.

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 6:00pm 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 English Conversation Group
2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 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.

Sweet Grass Mist Workshop
2025-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
A Hands-On Cultural Experience!

Join us for a special Sweet Grass Mist Workshop, facilitated by Robyn Ivory from Indigenously Infused. This hands-on session will explore the cultural significance of sweet grass in Indigenous traditions and guide participants in creating their own Sweet Grass Mist—a natural, aromatic spray used for cleansing, grounding, and spiritual connection.

What to Expect:

Learn about the traditional uses of sweet grass

Create your own Sweet Grass Mist

Engage in a meaningful cultural experience

No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided!

Limited spots are available, registration is required: Click here to register!

Intermediate-Advanced English Group (in-person)
2025-04-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-14 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
2025-04-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-15 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

Cancelled: Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2025-04-10 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.

*CANCELLED THIS WEEK*

Craft & Play Day
2025-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 0G1, Canada
Get Creative & Active This PA Day!

Celebrate PA Day with a fun-filled craft event at the Cobourg Community Centre! Kids can get creative with crafts, enjoy active play in the gym, and wrap up the afternoon with delicious pizza.

All materials provided! All children must be accompanied by a parent.

Registration is required by April 7. To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca or (905) 519-3472.
