Routes Youth Centre

Routes Youth Centre A safe, positive, and welcoming drop-in space for youth ages 8 to 19 in the Dundas and Hamilton community.

Happy September! We hope everyone is looking forward to another exciting year at Routes with after-school programming fo...
09/03/2026

Happy September! We hope everyone is looking forward to another exciting year at Routes with after-school programming four days a week! Whether it’s drop-in, open gym, workshops, or gaming, Routes has something for everyone to enjoy all month long 🎉

Thanks to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to attend a CFL game right here in Hamilton on Friday September 18th! Permission forms for this trip can now be found on our website along with a letter about the trip. Please read through the letter carefully with your youth before returning it signed to us 🏈

With that, we say farewell to the summer of 2026 and hello to September! We had an amazing time this month checking out ...
09/01/2026

With that, we say farewell to the summer of 2026 and hello to September! We had an amazing time this month checking out the scenic views of the Dundas Peak and Dundas Valley Conservation Area, making a big splash at the FunSplash Park, riding in the Dundas Cactus Festival Parade, and taking part in a tennis lesson at the Dundas Tennis Club. Thank you for joining us for another exciting summer and we hope you had just as much fun as we did!

Routes will resume after-school programming in September starting Sept 8th at 3pm. See you soon!

Friday’s Back to School Supply Party was a huge success! Routes was able to provide 26+ youth with FREE school supplies,...
08/31/2026

Friday’s Back to School Supply Party was a huge success! Routes was able to provide 26+ youth with FREE school supplies, from necessary staples like backpacks, lunch bags, water bottles, to binders, stationary, and hygiene products. We still have plenty of school supplies to give away, so if you or a youth that you know needs some help getting ready for going back to school, please reach out to us via chat, email, or phone.

This annual event would not be possible without the generous contributions of local businesses in Dundas. Please join us in thanking Wayne Nichols Insurance, Circle of Life, Carmeuse, and the Turner Family Funeral Home for their donations! Together we can ensure the youth of Dundas can go back to school with everything they need to succeed this school year. 💙📚

We want to take a moment to thank Canada Summer Jobs for allowing us to add two amazing young workers to our full-time t...
08/27/2026

We want to take a moment to thank Canada Summer Jobs for allowing us to add two amazing young workers to our full-time team for the summer. Haley and Cara were superstars, supporting youth in every field trip, drop-in program, and everything in between. This summer was made truly special because of the hard work and contributions they made - thank you Haley and Cara!

As Haley returns in school in the Fall, we want to wish her a warm farewell and share gratitude for everything she has done in her time at Routes. Haley joined us at the beginning of this year and immediately made strong positive connections with youth and staff alike. We’re sad to see here go and we wish her all the best in all of her future endeavours! Cara will be joining our part-time staff team in the fall, providing a familiar face for youth at the Centre as they go back to school! Thank you again to our Canada Summer Jobs team!

This Friday from 1-4PM is our annual Back to School Supply Party at Routes! Come celebrate the end of an amazing summer ...
08/26/2026

This Friday from 1-4PM is our annual Back to School Supply Party at Routes! Come celebrate the end of an amazing summer and the exciting start of a new school year together with a FREE school supply giveaway along with a pizza lunch - no registration required!

Here’s what’s On The Menu this week at Routes! We look forward to celebrating the summer and the start of the school yea...
08/25/2026

Here’s what’s On The Menu this week at Routes! We look forward to celebrating the summer and the start of the school year with you on Friday from 1-4pm!

Due to unforeseen circumstances Routes will not be open Wednesday, August 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience. We w...
08/19/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances Routes will not be open Wednesday, August 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will resume regular programming tomorrow at 4pm for youth registered at attend the Cactus Festival Parade!

On Tuesday August 25th Routes will be heading to the Dundas Valley Conservation Area to enjoy a spectacular hike! Come c...
08/19/2026

On Tuesday August 25th Routes will be heading to the Dundas Valley Conservation Area to enjoy a spectacular hike! Come check out the old Hermitage ruins, train station, and the beauty of local nature! Routes will be closed for drop-in before and after the trip. To register, forms can be found at the Centre or online at www.routesyouthcentre.ca/summer-trips.

Our visit to the Dundas Tennis Club has been rescheduled to Wednesday August 26th from 1-3pm! Come join us for a FREE da...
08/13/2026

Our visit to the Dundas Tennis Club has been rescheduled to Wednesday August 26th from 1-3pm! Come join us for a FREE day of tennis activities and games! Routes will open at noon for lunch before heading to the Driving Park, and we will return to the Centre for Open Gym from 3:45-5pm. Permission forms are required for this field trip. If you have already handed in a form for the original date, you do not need to hand in a new one. Permission forms can be found at the Centre or online at www.routesyouthcentre.ca/summer-trips.

We’re so excited to join the Dundas Cactus Festival Parade for another year with an awesome float! Interested in repping...
08/12/2026

We’re so excited to join the Dundas Cactus Festival Parade for another year with an awesome float! Interested in repping Routes by riding along with us? Permission forms can be found at the Centre or online at www.routesyouthcentre.ca/summer-trips. Routes will open for trip attendees on Thursday August 20th at 4pm for last minute float prep and dinner before heading to the Driving Park after 5pm. Routes will then return to the Centre for departure at 8pm.

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10 Market Street South
Hamilton, ON
L9H5G4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 9:30pm

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