Family Fun in Cobourg
2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

English and Coffee
2024-07-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
During the summer, we are hosting a special time to learn English together through friendly and engaging conversations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your language skills, our group is here to help.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, make new friends, and practice English in a supportive community setting. Our English facilitator Christie Mynott will be there to support and help you.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing great conversations!

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare is available on request each week during the In-Person group.

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

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

English and Coffee
2024-07-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 | New Canadians Centre, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2C3, Canada
During the summer, we are hosting a special time to learn English together through friendly and engaging conversations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your language skills, our group is here to help. Enjoy a cup of coffee, make new friends, and practice English in a supportive community setting. Our English facilitator Ben Knight will be there to support and help you.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing great conversations!

Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Childcare is available on request each week during the In-Person group.

This program is free for clients of the New Canadians Centre.

Registration Required. Please contact Boutheina: activities@nccpeterborough.ca or (705) 761-8305

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

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.

OFFICES CLOSED
2024-08-05 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-02 00:00 - 23:59 | ON
Our Peterborough and Northumberland offices will be closed in observance of these statutory holidays:

January 1: New Year’s Day

February 19: Family Day

March 29: Good Friday

May 20: Victoria Day

July 1: Canada Day

August 5: Civic Holiday

September 2: Labour Day

October 14: Thanksgiving

December 25: Christmas Day

December 26: Boxing Day

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 | 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
