Programs

The FORT offers a Drop-In Program Monday-Friday at both Smithville & Grimsby locations from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This program is open to youth in grades 9-12 and is free of charge.

The FORT offers an After-School Program at both Smithville & Grimsby locations Monday-Friday 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This Program is open to youth in grades 6-9 and is free of charge.

Our Programs

View the program schedule here

  • Music lessons are offered through The Fun School of Music
  • Field trips once a month
  • Game Nights
  • Pool/Ping Pong
  • Special Events
  • Help with Homework
  • Community Projects
  • X-Box Tournaments
  • Movie and Pizza Night
  • Sport Nights
  • Dances
  • Tennis Lessons

Check out our calendar to find out what is happening at the FORT today!

Services Available at the FORT

The FORT is committed to providing youth with a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. All services are offered free of charge to all youth.

  • Snacks offered daily
  • Emergency meals
  • Community Service Hours
  • Guidance in Making Healthy Choices
  • Access to Computers
  • Job Finding Support
  • Positive Peer Interaction
  • Community Referrals
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Resource Library

Mayor’s Youth Action Committee

The FORT is pleased to host the Mayor’s Youth Action Committee.

  • Advise the Mayor and Council on issues affecting youth
  • Learn leadership skills
  • Act as a positive advocate for the youht of Grimsby
  • Plan and participate in community events
  • Gain experience

To find out more call the FORT. To apply fill out an application and return to the FORT, or email application to amanda.black@thefortgrimsby.ca

Ed Halladay Music Program

For three years, the Ed Halladay Music Program has been a highlight in programming at the FORT. The fund began when the FORT was the recipient of a generous donation in memory of a long-time Grimsby citizen, Ed Halladay, who passed away in the fall of 2009. As a result of Ed’s passing, his family approached the FORT to set up a music program in order to offer music lessons to those youth who show an interest as Ed was an accomplished pianist and drummer.

This program is sustained through community donations and a yearly fundraiser. Donate to the Ed Halladay Music Program.

Contact the FORT today for more information:

Email: thefort@cogeco.net

Phone: 905-309-FORT

Visit Us: 25 Adelaide St, Grimsby (get directions) & 177 West Street, Smithville (get directions)

  • image: Grimsby FORT at Wild Water Works
  • caption: The FORT at Wild Water Works.