Outreach · Youth Program
Weekly Youth
Gym Night in Ottawa
Thursday evenings, Oct 2025 – Apr 2026
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Queen Elizabeth Public School, Ottawa
Registration is required — each child must be registered before attending.
Where
Queen Elizabeth Public School
689 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
When
Thursday Evenings
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Oct 16, 2025 – Apr 23, 2026
Who
Ages 8 to 15
Children and youth
Registration required
About the Program
What is Youth Gym Night?
Youth Gym Nights are a free, weekly youth program designed to serve families in the Ottawa community. Each week, children come together to enjoy structured sports and gym activities, build friendships, and connect with caring leaders in a safe and welcoming environment.
Alongside games and physical activity, participants are taught from the Bible, learning who God is, who Jesus Christ is, and how the message of Scripture applies to everyday life. Through these lessons, children are encouraged to develop Christ-centred character, respect for others, and an understanding of the hope offered through the gospel.
What to expect each week
- Structured sports and cooperative gym games
- Short Bible lesson (~15 minutes)
- Snack time and relaxed community
- Caring volunteer leaders, all screened
- Safe, supervised school gymnasium
- Completely free — no cost to families
Evening Structure
What a typical evening looks like
Each gym night is intentionally structured to balance fun, community, and learning. The evening moves at an easy pace — active enough to be engaging, unhurried enough for real connection.
The Bible lesson is approximately 15 minutes and is always age-appropriate, delivered by leaders who genuinely care about each child.
6:30 PM
Gym games
Active sports and cooperative activities for all skill levels.
~7:15 PM
Bible lesson
A short, age-appropriate teaching from Scripture (~15 min).
~7:30 PM
Snack & chat
Time to relax together with a snack and informal conversation.
8:00 PM
End of evening
Children are ready for pickup by 8:00 PM.
Teaching Plan
What is taught during Bible time?
Over the course of the year, the Bible lessons follow a clear teaching plan — giving children a coherent, structured understanding of Scripture rather than isolated stories.
Term 1
The Gospel of John — Who is Jesus?
Lessons focus on the titles of Christ in the Gospel of John, emphasizing why Jesus is central to the Christian faith (John 20:31). Children explore what it means that Jesus is the Son of God, the Bread of Life, the Good Shepherd, and more.
Term 2
Christ in the Old Testament — The Whole Bible Points to Him
Lessons explore pictures and foreshadows of Christ in the Old Testament, helping young people see how the whole Bible points to Him (John 17:3). Stories, symbols, and prophecies are connected to Jesus in accessible ways.
Who Can Attend
Open to children and youth ages 8–15
Youth Gym Night is open to children and youth ages 8 to 15. Younger children may be considered on a case-by-case basis — for safety reasons, they may not be able to participate in all activities. Parents with younger children are encouraged to contact us to discuss suitability.
Registration is required before attending. For the safety of all participants, each child must be registered in advance using our online registration form.
Who runs the program?
Volunteers associated with Ottawa Gospel Hall lead all activities and lessons.
All leaders working directly with children undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Leaders are certified through the Plan to Protect program.
Questions? Please contact us — we’re happy to talk through any concerns.
Upcoming Dates
Join us this season
Youth Gym Night runs every Thursday evening from October through April. Here are the next few sessions.
May 2026
20
Thursday Evening
6:30 – 8:00 PM
May 2026
27
Thursday Evening
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Sep 2026
9
Thursday Evening
6:30 – 8:00 PM
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