MANSFIELD Shire young people from the ages of 12-15 can now visit the Youth Centre located on Erril Street between 3:00pm to 5:30pm from Monday to Thursday.

There will be an open day on March 16 from 10am to 1pm.

Council's coordinator of economic development youth, tourism and events, Gareth MacDonald, said pre-COVID programs held at the Youth Centre have been reviewed and they are excited to provide a new structured program.

“Council is at the stage now of rebuilding the centre and just trying to let everyone know that we’re back and we’re open,” Mr MacDonald said.

“We’re changing the way it works and making a schedule with structured days.”

Youth program officer for disaster resilience, Emma Kay, said each day has different theme.

“Monday is a social day for youth to come down and play pool, Xbox, basketball and hang out," she said.

“Tuesday night is dedicated to dungeons and dragons, which was a program held at the high school previously.

“Wednesday is fitness and mindfulness night, so it can be anything from yoga, cardio, hit, meditation, and local bushwalks.

“Thursday nights is games day, for people to come down and hang out and play ball games, cards and outdoor games while getting to interact with a few people.”

For further information contact youth.services@mansfield.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5775 8619.