The Red Cross Babysitting Course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. Course content includes: responsible leadership, childhood behaviour, creating safe environments, caring for children, and a large emphasis on first aid skills. Participants will need to bring a doll or stuffed animal with them, and will receive a Babysitting Manual.
Youth Programs
There are a variety of ways for youth to get active and involved in Scugog. The Township of Scugog offers recreational programs, events, and volunteer/employment opportunities. For more program information view our Leisure and Activity Guide.
The Lookout Youth Centre
The Lookout is Scugog’s drop-in Youth Centre located on the second floor of the Scugog Arena. The Lookout is a supervised drop-in space for youth in grades 6-12 to hang out with other youth in the community. The FREE drop-in includes: free Wi-Fi, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, arcade games, air hockey, foosball table, board games, and a lounge space. Times and dates are listed below. Hours are different during school and seasonal breaks.
Hours of Operation: Sept 16 to Dec 19, 2025 & Jan 6 to May 22, 2026
- Tuesday to Friday: 4:00 to 8:00 pm
- Saturday, Sunday & Monday: Closed
Leadership and Volunteering
There are a variety of opportunities for youth to volunteer within the Township of Scugog and other community organizations.
To volunteer with our camps or recreation programs youth must attend a volunteer orientation and complete a volunteer application. All participants are required to participate in a free volunteer orientation prior to applying. Youth can register online for any of the currently available orientation dates. To receive a volunteer application form please email recreation@scugog.ca.
Fitness
Select adult fitness programs also welcome youth ages 12+ to join in for these upbeat and energetic classes.
Youth Rec Membership
This fall and winter get up and active with a variety of drop-in activities and programs. The Youth Rec Membership gives youth who reside in Scugog between the ages of 12-17 years (based on birth year) the opportunity to participate in drop-in activities on the list below. The fee for a Youth Rec Membership is $50 per year from September 2025 to June 2026.
Youth must register and pay for their membership. This can be done online at www.scugog.ca/registration or in-person at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. Please note that youth will need to obtain their membership in-person at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. Youth are required to show their membership each time they arrive to participate.
*Please view our recreation program pages and pickleball/skate schedules for the start and end dates of programs are offered.
Contact Us
Recreation - Public Works and Recreation Department
1655 Reach Street
Port Perry, ON L9L 1P2
T 905-985-8698 | F 905-985-2697 | Email Recreation Department