Youth Programs
Through its school and community partners, the YWCA offers various programs which encourage personal growth in girls and young women by exploring their identity, value system and interpersonal relationships; developing their leadership skills; social conscience and their spirit of solidarity, as well as cultivating physical and creative expression. More specifically, these programs aim to prevent violence in the lives of girls and young women, strengthen their self-esteem, counter early sexualization and promote active citizenship, healthy life habits and sensible attitudes towards food.
A multitude of physical activities related to these themes can be offered such as dance, yoga and kickboxing. A bilingual day camp composed of a broad spectrum of different activities is offered to girls between the ages of 10 and 15. Two sessions of the camp are offered ; one in July and the other in August.
Contact:
Jade Goldfarb
Coordinator of Youth programs
514.866.9941, ext. 426
jgoldfarb@ydesfemmesmtl.org
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REGISTRATION FOR “SUMMER SPACE” HAS STARTED!
Places are limited – Register now! 
For the 8th year in a row, the YWCA is offering its “Summer Space”: a leadership camp for girls aged 10 to 13 years old.
The camp will take place at the Segal Center located at 5170 Côte-Ste-Catherine (Metro Côte-Ste-Catherine), where participants can benefit from the centre's dynamic and artistic surroundings.
The camp aims to develop girls' leadership skills, self-esteem and creativity with a rich and diversified program: dance, circus, theatre, video production workshops, as well as swimming, art, sports, gardening, cooking, dynamic workshops and much more will make this summer an unforgettable one!
Places are limited –
Register now!
Two bilingual sessions are offered:
SESSION 1: July 2-20
SESSION 2: July 30 - August 20
*A registration fee of $500 applies (however no girl will be refused because of an inability to pay)
Click here for the registration form
Information – Registration:
Jade Goldfarb
514.866.9941, ext. 426 or jgoldfarb@ydesfemmesmtl.org
THE ACTION COUNCIL: STARTING NOVEMBER 9TH - BE PART OF THE FUN! 
Are you between 14 and 17 years old?
Do you want to discover new activities, skills and talents?
Do you want to become an active member of your community, develop your teamwork skills and participate in a unique multicultural experience?
Join the Action Council and be part of the fun!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Video production and group facilitation training
• Leadership skills development and practice
• Dance, yoga, art activities and much more...
Snacks and fun provided!
Starting November 9th, the Action Council (girls aged 14 to 17) will meet at the YWCA every Wednesday at 2:30 pm.
The goal of these meetings is to create a space dedicated to the development of girls’ leadership and personal skills and to improve their knowledge of women related issues.
Information-Registration:
514.866.9941, ext. 426
jgoldfarb@ydesfemmesmtl.org
THE ACTION COUNCIL – FROM ONE SUCCESS TO ANOTHER
For two years now, girls between the ages of 15 and 20 have been meeting weekly to develop their leadership skills and get involved in their community. Now some of the participants have decided to continue their learning experience in the Leadership Department. Tara, an active member of the Action Council, wanted to spend more time at the YWCA in order to learn about being a community facilitator. After a 2-week internship with Youth Programs and a period of observation, Tara put her new knowledge into practice at a school where she co-facilitated a workshop with a group of girls, supervised by Jade Goldfarb.
Girls Leading Change is a series of workshops designed for girls and young women from diverse communities. The workshops offer a creative, practical and hands-on approach to learning about and tackling social issues, role playing real-life scenarios, exploring how power works, practicing communication and public speaking and much more!
If you work for a community organisation or a school interested in offering this program, please contact
Charlène Lusikila
Facilitator
514.866.9941 ext. 310