YMCA of Cambridge Teen Drop In Zone
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Office: 519-623-9622 ext 3701
256 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Short Description
The Teen Drop-in Zone at the Chaplin Family Y in Cambridge is a space just for YOUth! Drop by anytime the Teen Zone is open to relax, enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, grab a nutritious snack, or explore the computer lab and music room. Youth Workers are on site.
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Just Hangin' Out
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Office: 226-808-2319
256 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Short Description
The Just Hangin' Out program is designed to provide a safe & inclusive place where youth (age 13-21) with varying ability levels can interact with their peers, practice positive social skills & develop life skills. The program includes recreation opportunities, hands on learning, interactive activities & personal development with emphasis on Character Building, Health & Well-being and Life Skills.
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Alternative Education Program
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Office: 519-653-1263
Langs Youth and Teen Centre, 581E Langs Dr
Cambridge, ON, N3H 2N4
Cambridge, ON, N3H 2N4
Short Description
Alternative educational school program that serves 8-10 high risk youth in grades 7 and 8 who have serious mental health/developmental and educational challenges.
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Grand River Conservation Foundation
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Office: 519-621-2761
400 Clyde Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Short Description
Channels donations from individuals, foundations, groups and businesses to Grand River Conservation Authority projects.
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Office: 519-621-2761
400 Clyde Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Short Description
Administrative offices of Grand River Conservation Authority
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Office: 519-622-0815
40 Ainslie St S
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K1
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K1
Short Description
Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system
- Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
- Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
- Speakers available
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Grow Community Centre
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Office: 519-248-4769
1 Groh Ave
Cambridge, ON, N3C 1Y6
Cambridge, ON, N3C 1Y6
Short Description
- Programs for children
- After school program
- Drop-in programs for youth
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Office: 519-653-3781
211 Pioneer Tower Rd
Kitchener, ON, N2P 2H5
Kitchener, ON, N2P 2H5
Short Description
Archery, shooting and seasonal camping club for members only
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Office: 519-575-9006
Arnie Boehm Training Centre, 135 Lennox Lewis Way
Kitchener, ON, N2C 0A3
Kitchener, ON, N2C 0A3
Short Description
Boxing club
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Office: 519-743-6071
310 Charles St E
Kitchener, ON, N2G 2P9
Kitchener, ON, N2G 2P9
Short Description
Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system
- Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
- Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
- Speakers available
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Office: 519-835-3726
130 Woodland Glen Dr
Guelph, ON, N1G 4M3
Guelph, ON, N1G 4M3
Short Description
- Provides support that will best suit a youth's health and wellness needs
- Offers comfortable, youth-friendly spaces where youth can connect with friends, charge phones, have a snack, or take part in the various skills and wellbeing programs offered weekly
- Offers access to a variety of services and support within the hub from the Youth Wellness Team, along with community partners to provide support around various goals and needs
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Victoria Park
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Friday Night Teen Drop-in
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Office: 519-837-5699
West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Rd S
Guelph, ON, N1K 1X3
Guelph, ON, N1K 1X3
Short Description
Complimentary drop-in basketball at West End Community Centre gymnasium
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Youth Resource Centre
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Office: 519-823-2818
435 Stone Rd W, Suite 213
Guelph, ON, N1G 2X6
Guelph, ON, N1G 2X6
Short Description
Offers employment and job search services and access to Provincial and Federally funded employment programs, like Employment Ontario
- Drop in access to resource centres, computer and Internet access,photocopying, faxing and community resources
- One-on-one employment counselling: interest testing and career planning, job search training, resume and interview preparation, labour market information, community resource and referral information
- Access to on-the-job training opportunities and retraining programs like Better Jobs Ontario
- Job Developers available to help clients connect with employers
- Workshop participation available in areas such as Job Seekers Network, Career Decision Making, Ace the Interview, LinkedIn and other employment-related topics
- All Youth programming includes a combination of in person workshops and experiential skill building and learning for youth ages 15-30. The youth are paid minimum wage during their pre-employment workshop participation and placements are paid at competitive labour market wages as set by the employer in their job placement. In some instances opportunities are available to obtain certificates for training such as First Aid / CPR, Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve and WHMIS ACE (Achieving Competitive Employment):individualized employment support program for people with disabilities, including students.
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Office: No public telephone number
Short Description
A 50 year old volunteer organization of approximately 400 members, dedicated to;
- stimulating an interest in hiking
- establishing and maintaining trails for hiking
- encourage awareness of the natural environment
- promote conservation the environment
- Trails radiate from Guelph, East to Limehouse, west to Cambridge and the first section of G2G north of the city
- Trail handbook available through website; digital copys available
- The trail network exists through partnerships with municipalities, Conservation Authorities and private landowners
- The club currnetly manages Third party city owned trails in Guelph
- The club has a guided hike program, led by certified hike leaders of local and non-local hikes
- Leadership opportunities exist in the club as certified hike leaders, trail maintenance captains, executive program committee
- The club advocates for trails with all levels of government
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Office: 1-833-434-7683 Ext 4
50 College Ave W
Guelph, ON, N1G 2Z6
Guelph, ON, N1G 2Z6
Short Description
- Provides support that will best suit a youth's health and wellness needs
- Offers comfortable, youth-friendly spaces where youth can connect with friends, charge phones, have a snack, or take part in the various skills and wellbeing programs offered weekly
- Offers access to a variety of services and support within the hub from the Youth Wellness Team, along with community partners to provide support around various goals and needs
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Office: 519-822-1260
1 Carden St
Guelph, ON, N1H 3A1
Guelph, ON, N1H 3A1
Short Description
Public Services divisions include:
- Culture and Recreation
- Fire
- Guelph Transit
- Operations
- Paramedics
- Parks
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Arboretum
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Office: 519-824-4120 ext 5211 3
OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1
Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1
Short Description
Supports teaching, research, and outreach at the University of Guelph. Comprises 400 acres, including trails, woods and gardens, nature reserve, gene bank, restoration sites and various plant collections. Activities include:
- university courses
- school programs
- adult workshops
- preregistered group walking tours
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Waterloo Park
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Office: No public telephone number
50 Young St W
Waterloo, ON, N2L 2Z4
Waterloo, ON, N2L 2Z4
Short Description
Park
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Wyndham House - Concurrent Specialized Youth Hub
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Office: 519-822-2768
133 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V1
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V1
Short Description
Central access point that assists youth to connect with community services and provides needed supports. Services include:
- referrals
- help to obtain ID
- life skills workshops
- access to outreach workers for food, clothes, affordable housing listings, employment, addictions support, life concerns
- access to mental health clinicians and nurse practitioner for medical care and treatment, assessments and diagnostic testing (pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections etc), mental health assessments, specialist referrals, birth control, pregnancy care or parenting support, and any health concerns
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Mentoring Services for Children and Youth
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Office: 519-824-5154
285 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V8
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V8
Short Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph provides one-to-one and group-based mentoring programs to hundreds of local youth, in the community and in more than 40 local schools. Volunteers (mentors) are always needed for all programs and the organization is currently accepting inquiries for support from parents and guardians, as well as referrals from other community organizations.
Mentoring programs include:
Mentoring programs include:
- Big Brothers
- Big Sisters
- Couple Match
- Big Bunch group mentoring
- In-School-Based Mentoring
- School-Based Groups
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Big Brothers Mentoring
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Office: 519-745-0180
180 Columbia St W, Unit 4C
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Short Description
Big Brother Mentoring matches children and youth with an adult Mentor to hangout, connect and talk with throughout the year. The goal is for children and youth to become empowered to live their potential.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 2 VISITS/MONTH
Volunteers are matched with a child between the ages of 6-16 based on common interests, personality, hobbies and location. Together they spend time at home or in the community enjoying fun activities. With the child's Guardian, they determine their own schedule.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 2 VISITS/MONTH
Volunteers are matched with a child between the ages of 6-16 based on common interests, personality, hobbies and location. Together they spend time at home or in the community enjoying fun activities. With the child's Guardian, they determine their own schedule.
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Big Sisters Mentoring
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Office: 519-745-0180
180 Columbia St W, Unit 4C
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Short Description
Big Sister Mentoring matches children and youth with an adult Mentor to hangout, connect and talk with throughout the year. The goal is for children and youth to become empowered to live their potential.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 2 VISITS/MONTH
Volunteers are matched with a child between the ages of 6-16 based on common interests, personality, hobbies and location. Together spend time at home or in the community enjoying fun activities with the child's Guardian you determine your own schedule
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 2 VISITS/MONTH
Volunteers are matched with a child between the ages of 6-16 based on common interests, personality, hobbies and location. Together spend time at home or in the community enjoying fun activities with the child's Guardian you determine your own schedule
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In-School Mentoring
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Office: 519-745-0180
180 Columbia St W, Unit 4C
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Short Description
In-School Mentoring provides elementary students who could benefit from extra emotional, social or academic support, with a caring adult mentor. The goal is for students to become engaged, connected and confident members of their school and community.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 1 HOUR/WEEK
The In-School Mentoring program requires a weekly visit of 1 hour for the duration of the school year. You are matched with a student in grades 1-8 based on common interests and location. The match takes place on school property during the school day and lasts until the end of the school year (April/June).
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 1 HOUR/WEEK
The In-School Mentoring program requires a weekly visit of 1 hour for the duration of the school year. You are matched with a student in grades 1-8 based on common interests and location. The match takes place on school property during the school day and lasts until the end of the school year (April/June).
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Go Girls! Group Mentor
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Office: 519-745-0180
180 Columbia St W, Unit 4C
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3L3
Short Description
Go Girls! group programs are designed for girls ages 11-14 and provides them with information to help make informed choices about healthy, active living. The goal of the program is to help participants develop self-esteem, healthy eating habits and be physically active.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 1-2 HOURS/WEEK | 7 WEEKS
Lead a group of 8-12 students alongside another volunteer. Each session takes place on school property during the school day and focuses on promoting healthy living. Program manuals and training are provided.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: 1-2 HOURS/WEEK | 7 WEEKS
Lead a group of 8-12 students alongside another volunteer. Each session takes place on school property during the school day and focuses on promoting healthy living. Program manuals and training are provided.
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