Youth

Leader in Training Camp

Register for this fun-filled and exciting camp for those aged 13-15 years. By registering, and participating you will receive a HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate, as well as your Emergency First Aid and Safeguard training. You will spend one week learning about the City of Cambridge Summer Camps, Safety, Policies & Procedures, and Program Planning. Once successfully completed, you will be given two one-week placements within our Summer Camp Operations where you will earn up to 40 hours per week for your Community Service Hours, as well as be ready to apply as a Camp Leader in years to come! L.I.T.'s act as assistants to Camp Leaders, and will have the opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into a practical setting. Some responsibilities will include programming for campers, assisting in water activities, and participate in off-site excursions. It is an exciting and rewarding experience appropriate for those who enjoy working with children.

Check out the trainings they open for Registration on February 4 for Cambridge Residents February 11 for Non-Residents 

The City of Cambridge encourages youth to get involved in the community by joining one of our youth committees.

Youth Advisory Committee of Council

Being a part of the Youth Advisory Committee of Council (YACC) provides youth ages 13-24 years to learn more about their community and how to get involved. The committee provides insight to City staff and Council on Cambridge youth needs and supports youth focused activities and involvement.  The committee is in need of additional youth representation to ensure aspects of youth needs are being met in Cambridge. For further information visit our Statutory Board and Advisory Committees page.

For more information or to apply to become a committee member, please email the Youth Recreation Coordinator.

Please note the Park is closed for the season.  Learn more about the Cambridge Bike Park.

Please be advised that the Cambridge Skateboarding Park is now closed for the season.

Learn more about the Cambridge Skateboarding Park.

Summer Camp Volunteer

Applications go live on February 4, 2026. 

Once youth have applied, they will also be asked to sign up for a FREE Camp Volunteer training you can see them here. 

We also offer many volunteer opportunities for youth. Please connect with the youth coordinator for more information at youth@cambridge.ca

National Youth Week is a week dedicated to celebrating youth and their active participation in the community. It's a time to recognize and honour youth involvement. This year we are moving to an entire month of events throughout to celebrate.  Watch for fun events coming soon.