The Rayside Balfour Youth Action Network's objectives are to work in tandem with the community in improving the quality of life for youth. They are made aware of and promote all current community youth services and events. Furthermore, the Network is mandated to maintain youth demographics and to monitor the needs of youth in the community. The Youth Action Network's duties include and are not limited to: providing youth with a voice, promoting healthy lifestyles for youth, maintaining a quality youth drop-in centre and to raise awareness in our community regarding the importance of keeping our youth busy and active during their vulnerable years.

The centre offers an after school and summer program year round. The activities include a plethora of small game activities/challenges, sporting tournaments, leadership workshops, outings, meal programs, crafts and many special events, just to mention a few.

The Rayside Balfour Youth Action Network mandate is to provide a safe, comfortable environment the would offer youth programs, resources and information relating to topics that are important to them. Youth need to believe and have confidence in their own voices, esteem in knowing that they are influential and that their opinions matter!! By providing a place where quality programs and services are maintained, the youth will mature with confidence and support knowing that they have learned to make sound and healthy choices and take responsibility for these choices.