Teen Hangout Group
Programs with fees can be paid for with government funding such as Special Services at Home (SSAH), Enhanced Respite (MFTD), Passport, or through a purchase of service agreement.
Teen Summer Respite Days
Our Teen Summer Respite Days are designed to give caregivers a well-deserved break, while teens ages 13–17 enjoy meaningful, hands-on experiences filled with connection, discovery, and joy in safe, welcoming settings. This summer, we will have day experiences each week on Fridays from July 7 to August 25, 2026.
NOTE: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a lunch that does not require to be heated. Must be able to provide own personal care.
Families can register through MyCommunityHub and pay online through credit card. If Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region administers your SSAH funding and you wish to use these funds to pay for the costs, a coupon code will be emailed to you that you can use when registering.
Registration for our Teen Summer Respite Days is now open!
Questions?
Please contact Danny Chirilenco at teenhangout@eafwr.on.ca or 519-741-0190 ext. 213.
We are pleased to offer registration for this program through MyCommunityHub.
This program is supported by the Waterloo Region Community Fund which is held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Youth Hub
Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all.
Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region.
Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! Held on Monday evenings at the Central Library (85 Queen St. N. Kitchener)
Join us for the Spring Session of Youth Hub!
When: Mondays, 6-8pm from March 30 to May 25, 2026 (No program on April 6 or May 18)
Where: Central Library (85 Queen St. N. Kitchener)
No registration required.
This program is provided in partnership with Kitchener Public Library.
Game and Create Club
Drop-in for a fun afternoon of gaming and creativity! Play on the Nintendo Switch 2, explore hands-on maker projects or you can step into the studios to record a track!
No registration required.
Open to kids ages 9-12 years old.
Children age 9 years old or younger are required to have a designated caregiver who must remain in the library during the program.
When: Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. (April 1 to May 27, 2026)
Where: Central Library (85 Queen St. N. Kitchener)
This program is provided in partnership with Kitchener Public Library.
This program is supported by the Waterloo Region Community Fund which is held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Questions?
Please email teenhangout@eafwr.on.ca
Our Summer Teen Respite Days were made possible with the support and generosity of Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
