Youth Making a Difference (YMAD)

Studies show that pre-adolecent years are critical as youth are beginning to develop a sense of self and become more aware of their peers and social surroundings.

Unique to other youth programs, YMAD focuses on the development of youth ages 11-14 with the belief that positive care and guidance during these years will enable youth to make healthy life decisions in the future.

YMAD is a safe place where young people learn that they can make a difference in their homes, schools and communities while making friends and having fun!

Where we work

There are 2 Junior High Outreach communities across the city:

• SITE - COMMUNITY LOCATION
• East YMAD - Warden Woods - Warden/St. Clair
• West YMAD - North Etobicoke - Kipling/Finch

SITE COMMUNITY LOCATION

East YMAD - Warden Woods Warden/St. Clair West YMAD - North Etobicoke Kipling/Finch

Programs

Homework Club

Partnering with local schools, Homework Club's focus is empowering youth for academic success. Students are encouraged to reach full potential in school through incentives, daily homework completion and one-on-one tutoring. Working with teachers and community leaders, this program is committed to assisting junior high youth in seeing marked improvements in their academics.

Bible Study

Friday night Bible Studies focus on the spiritual development of junior high youth. Bible Study is a chance for interested junior high youth to get together for a healthy dinner meal and discuss topics of interest from the Bible.

Saturday Night Fever (SNF)

An alternative to the streets, SNF is a fun place for junior high youth to get together, hang out with friends, play fun games, and take interesting field trips under the supervision and care of youth leaders. This program aims to build friendships, develop social skills, and provide recreational opportunities for junior high youth.

Mentorship

This program connects caring youth leaders with junior high youth. Mentorship focuses on empowering junior high youth by providing positive role models. Youth experience focused attention and gain confidence and self-awareness through one-on-one homework tutoring, life skills guidance, and friendship.

Summer Camp

YMAD Summer Camp is unique from all other camps in that it aims to bring youth from 4 different communities in Toronto together for 6 weeks. This program focuses on community building, teaching sound life principles, and physical recreation. Youth have a chance to meet young people like themselves while playing sports, working on art projects, and taking exciting trips. The summer ends with a retreat away from the city where youth experience nature, team building challenges, and a lot of fun!