NCC Youth Group and Employment Support
2024-06-18 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough, ON, K8J 2C3, Canada
Inviting all newcomer high school students in Peterborough to join us for some fun activities after school every Tuesday!

In addition to our fun activities, you can get employment support from Patrick, NCC’s Youth Employment and Skills Development Counsellor. Follow us on instagram @nccptbo_youth for a schedule of events for the whole month, and message us with any questions or to register!

To register, please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-313-3498.

June 2024 Schedule:

June 4: Yoga in the gym

June 11: Employment workshop — Interview Practice

June 18: End of year party

Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace
2024-06-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Millennium Park, 131 King St., Peterborough, ON, K9J 0A5, Canada
Join us for a Bollywood Dance Party & Marketplace as we launch the Multicultural Festival!

Bring your dancing shoes and get your hips moving as we dance the evening away to Bollywood hits! Instructor Magna Karthik will lead us through a dance routine – absolute beginners to experienced dancers welcome.

Be sure to check out the Marketplace for Indian-inspired snacks, henna, rangoli art, crafts, and artwork by local artists! The dancing starts at 6pm. Wear comfortable colourful or Indian clothing to enhance the festive spirit. This event is family friendly and everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, June 194:30pm to 7:30pmMillennium Park (131 King St.)Rain Location: Indoors at Peterborough Square

Please contact Tu Nguyen at tu@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

This event is organized as part of the Canadian Multicultural Festival.

Try It: Zumba
2024-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, K9J 2T7, Canada
Bring the family out and join us for a Zumba Party. Free face-painting, kid’s activities, giveaways and more! Registration is not required.

In-person at Quaker Foods City Square (215 Charlotte St.)Rain Location: Indoors at Peterborough Square

Saturday, June 22, 20243:00 to 5:00pm

Please contact Boutheina at boutheina@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

This event is organized as part of the Canadian Multicultural Festival.

Around the World in Northumberland
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Cobourg Marina, 103 3rd Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5W9, Canada
Let’s journey the cultural landscapes of Northumberland through music, dance, and drink! Enjoy cultural performances by the Northumberland Multicultural Dance Troupe and drinks and snacks from around the world!

Please bring lawn chairs or blankets and meet us outside the Marina. This is a free, family-friendly community event.

Wednesday, June 26, 20246:00 – 8:00pmCobourg Marina (103 3rd Street, Cobourg)

Please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472 if you have any questions.

NCC's 45th Anniversary Block Party
2024-06-28 14:00 - 18:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Join us as we celebrate 45 years of community and welcome with our neighbours!

Come to the New Canadians Centre for a fun-filled afternoon outdoors.

We’re closing off the parking lot on Friday from 2 to 6pm and there will be lots of free, family-friendly activities for you to enjoy.

Check out the bouncy castle, displays from 9 multicultural organisations, crafts, henna and facepainting Our partners from the Multicultural Food Crawl will be there with samples, and there will be halal and vegetarian hotdogs, popcorn and freezies.

Our friends from Green Up will be there with the Bike Playground , and YMCA of Central East Ontario and Peterborough Public Library will also share activities. The Kawartha Youth Orchestra Jazz Ensemble (3pm) and St. James Players (4pm) will be performing.

Stop by at the Dunk Tank – it’s your opportunity to dunk Andy, Marisa, Bruno or Yvonne All funds raised will support our campaign to raise $45,000 for our 45th anniversary: bit.ly/45for45NCC

Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. This is a free, family-friendly community event.

Friday, June 28, 20242:00 – 6:00pmIn-person outdoors at the New Canadians Centre (221 Romaine St.)Rain location: Indoors at the New Canadians Centre

Please contact Bhisham at bhisham@nccpeterborough.ca if you have any questions.

Lessons from the Land
2024-07-01 08:00 - 14:00 | ON
Please save the date for our annual Lessons from the Land event. We will share more information shortly.

Fruit Picking in Northumberland *CANCELLED*
2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Burnham Family Farm Market, 7760 County Rd 2, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0X4, Canada
Edited Jul 4: This trip has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

Join us for a fun day of fruit picking at Burnham Family Farm Market in Cobourg!

This is a family-friendly event. Children must be accompanied by parents.

A gift card will be provided to the first 15 families who register. You can use the gift card towards your purchase.

Please register by July 3 by contacting Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519 3472.

Photo credit: Burnham Family Farm Market

Family Fun in Cobourg
2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 3P3, Canada
Please join us in Victoria Park near the splash pad from 10 am to 11.30 am.

We will provide pizza to share! Please bring your families and enjoy Saturday morning with us.

For more information, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

Trip to Alderville First Nation Pow Wow *FULL*
2024-07-14 11:00 - 13:30 | New Canadians Centre – Northumberland Office, 600 William St., Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6, Canada
Edited July 4: This trip is now full

Join us for a trip to celebrate Alderville First Nation’s 30th Annual Traditional Pow Wow!

Transportation is provided – we will meet at 600 Williams Street, Cobourg at 10:45 am.

We will cover the entry fees for all participants.

The Pow Wow will take place outdoors.

Please bring sun protection, water bottles, lawn chairs, and some cash if you would like to buy food or snacks.

Children should be accompanied by their parents.

Please register by 10 July by contacting Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519 3472.

Summer Fun Day at Lakefield College School *FULL*
2024-07-29 15:30 - 18:30 | Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, ON, K0L 2H0, Canada
Edited Jul 4 – this trip is now full

Join us for a fun summer afternoon at Lakefield College School!

Bring your family to try Slip’N’Slide down the hill. There will be face painting, wall climbing, and beach volleyball. You can also walk through the beautiful trails to enjoy nature.

Transportation will be provided. We will leave the New Canadians Centre at 3:00pm and return around 6:00pm.

To better enjoy this day, please bring swimming suits, close-toed shoes for the climbing wall, extra change of clothing, water bottles, sunscreen and hats.

This is a free event open to NCC clients of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Limited spots are available. Register now and save your spot! Please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca.

Youth Try Rowing
2024-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Peterborough Rowing Club, 3599 Nassau Mills Rd., Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6Y1, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school to join us for a fun and free Try Rowing Day at the Peterborough Rowing Club!

There will be instructors to help guide you and show you what rowing is like. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing that is not too loose, athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle and sun protection.

This event is for youth in high school, aged 13 – 18.

Registration required as there are limited spots available – please contact Lubna at lubna@nccpeterborough, (705) 313-3498.

Trip to Cobourg Beach
2024-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Cobourg Beach, 138 Division St, Cobourg, ON, Canada
*this trip will be rescheduled to August 16 because of bad weather*

Join us for a fun beach day in Cobourg and enjoy many exciting activities, including a Zumba hour!

Transportation will be provided, leaving the NCC’s Peterborough office at 9am.

We will leave Cobourg Beach at 3pm, arriving at the Peterborough office around 3:45pm.

You can also meet us at the beach if you are travelling in your own car or if you are in the Northumberland area.

Registration is required – please contact Boutheina at activities@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 761 8305.

Youth Summer Gathering
2024-08-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Silver Bean Cafe, 130 King St, Peterborough, ON, K9H 3R9, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school!

The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) team would love to see you at Silver Bean Cafe this summer.

Come join us for a gathering at Millennium Park and have a scoop of ice cream on us.

Reconnect with the SWIS team, and meet up with your newcomer friends!

Registration is not required.

Fun Day at Cobourg Museum
2024-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Cobourg Museum Foundation, 141 Orr St, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 3H4, Canada
Join us for a fun day at the Cobourg Museum!

We will take a tour and explore the exhibits together. The kids can enjoy free craft and coloring activities, while the parents can relax and socialize. Pizza will be provided for all participants.

This is a family event, and children should be accompanied by their parents.

To register, please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472.

Youth Beading Workshop with TRACKS
2024-08-26 13:30 - 15:30 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school!

Join us for an Indigenous beading workshop led by staff from TRACKS Youth Program.

What is TRACKS?

TRACKS (TRent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science) facilitates dynamic, land-based youth programming that braids multiple scientific approaches by centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

Youth Trip to BGC Lindsay
2024-08-28 10:00 - 16:00 | BGC Lindsay, 107 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 2M5, Canada
Calling newcomer youth in high school!

Join us for a day of fun at BGC in Lindsay! There will be games, music-making in a studio, rock-climbing and more.

This is only open to newcomer students in high school aged 13 – 18 years old.

Transportation is available; we will leave from and return to NCC. The bus will leave NCC at 10am, and return to NCC at 4pm.

Please contact Lubna to register as there are limited spots available – lubna@nccpeterborough.ca, (705) 313-3498.

Hiking at Presqu'ile Provincial Park!
2024-09-07 10:00 - 13:30 | Presqu’ile Provincial Park, 328 Presqu'Ile Pkwy, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
We are excited to invite you to a day of exploration and relaxation at Presqu’ile Provincial Park!

We will hike a beautiful 1.6 km loop trail, where we will have the chance to enjoy nature and spot migrating shorebirds along the natural beach. After the hike, we will come together for a relaxing picnic.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring your lunch, snacks, and water.

Transportation is provided – we will meet at 600 Williams Street, Cobourg at 10 am.

Children should be accompanied by their parents.

Registration is required – please contact Anna at anna@nccpeterborough.ca, (905) 519-3472 by September 3.

Youth Volunteer Club
2024-09-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-09-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-09-14 09:30 - 13:30, 2024-09-16 16:00 - 17:30 | 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. Stay tuned for a monthly schedule of volunteer opportunities.

September Schedule All volunteering will be held at the New Canadians Centre in September 2024:

Monday September 9 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Friday September 13 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Saturday September 14 2024, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Monday September 16 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Monday September 23 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

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

Youth Group - POSTPONED
2024-09-10 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.

September Schedule:

September 10 – Welcome back party in King Edward Park (behind NCC). We will move inside if it rains. (Edited Sept 10: this meeting will be postponed until next week)

September 17 – Games Night

September 24 – Movie Night

Parent-Child Mother Goose
2024-09-11 10:15 - 11:15, 2024-09-18 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 - POSTPONED
2024-09-11 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. If you are hoping to be part of the NCCYL Executive team, it is highly-recommended that you attend all meetings in September. Executive team members hold elected roles and serve a one-year term on NCCYL.

September Schedule:

September 11 First meeting, orientation

Edited Sept 10: This meeting will be postponed until next week. More details to follow!

September 18 Team building activities and Roles

September 25 Elections for NCCYL Executive

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

Newcomer Youth (High-School) Employment Drop-in
2024-09-12 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.

Collection for New-To-You Fall Giveaway
2024-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
We are looking for donations of gently-used items for our Fall Giveaway: clothing, household items, toys, school and craft supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the NCC today!

The Giveaway will be held on Saturday, September 14, between 10am and 12pm, for newcomers in the Peterborough region.

Items left after the Giveaway will be donated to other not-for-profit organisations to be re-distributed for free.

Here are the items that we are collecting:

Reusable grocery bags

Gently-used Fall and Winter clothing for adults and children of all ages

Small household items in good condition such as dish sets, cutlery, small appliances (kettles, toasters etc.)

School supplies, including backpacks (child and adult), stationery, lunch kits

Car seats, booster seats, and strollers in good condition and not expired

New toiletries

Umbrellas

Toys (no fabric or plush toys please)

No blankets or linens

No underwear

No electronics

No books

No furniture or large items please

For more information, please contact Marisa Kaczmarczyk at marisa@nccpeterborough.ca, 705-743-0882.

New-to-You Fall Giveaway
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | ON
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Come to the New-To-You Fall Giveaway and pick up needed items for free!

If you have any, please bring reusable grocery bags to hold your items.

Youth Group
2024-09-17 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.

September Schedule:

September 10 – Welcome back party in King Edward Park (behind NCC). We will move inside if it rains.

September 17 – Games Night

September 24 – Movie Night
