Summer 2025 Programs

NEW PARTICIPANTS: Sign up to our YNRA programs list!

Click the link above if you have never participated in a YouthNet program.

RETURNING PARTICIPANTS: Sign up as a returning participant!

Click the link above if you have participated in a YouthNet program in the past and want to re-register.

Meet Some of Your Youth Facilitators!

Pens & Paint: 

Our Pens & Paint program focuses on using art (and sometimes creative writing activities) to cope with stress and mood. You don’t have to be artsy to join: any youth interested in trying out creative coping strategies is welcome to register! The program offers a secure space to talk about challenges, be creative, connect to others and ultimately try out some cool new art mediums as tools for self-expression and self-regulation!

Winter Wellness: 

Winter Wellness is a program that runs once a year during our snowy months. In this program you will have an opportunity to spend time outdoors, trying out new activities and winter sports in a safe environment. You’ll have a chance to connect with other youth and explore how nature and physical activities can be beneficial to our mental health. All transportation, lift tickets, equipment, rentals and lessons are included and absolutely free to participants.

Rooted:

This program, which typically takes place in the summer (sometimes spring and fall), is an opportunity for you to spend time outdoors, exploring nature and trying out new activities. You’ll have a chance to experience how nature can be used as a great coping tool and discuss other nature-based stress-reduction strategies with other youth! You might get an opportunity to try ziplining, hiking, swimming, kayaking, visiting a farm and much more! All costs for the activities are covered by YouthNet. 

 

Chronic Pain Support Group

In partnership with CHEO’s Chronic Pain Clinic’s Leisure Group, YouthNet is pleased to offer a Chronic Pain support group for youth 13-20 living with chronic pain or a chronic illness.  It’s an opportunity to share, gain mutual support, connect with peers and have some fun! Sessions are held twice a month: once at YouthNet and once in the community. For more details about dates and activities, please refer to the poster above or email ynra@cheo.on.ca

Check out the calendar below to see when the following activities are being offered!

Youth Engagement Opportunities Calendar

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