Belonging is our foundation. Education is the pathway. Graduation is our commitment. Opportunity is the outcome.
Building Belonging.
GYM Youth Development exists to ensure every young person has a place where they feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. Through meaningful relationships, engaging programs, and positive role models, we create opportunities for children and youth to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover new possibilities for their future.
Inspiring Potential.
For more than 14 years, we have worked alongside young people, families, schools, Elders, and community partners in Regina's North Central community to provide free, accessible programming that removes barriers to participation. From after-school activities and cultural experiences to sport, mentorship, leadership, and employment opportunities, every program is designed to help young people grow in a safe, supportive environment.
We believe that belonging is the foundation for lifelong success. By investing in young people today, we help create opportunities that allow individuals, families, and communities to continue building on their strengths and shaping a bright future together.
Belong
Every young person deserves a place where they feel they belong.
Belonging is the first step in every young person's journey. Through welcoming spaces, caring mentors, meaningful relationships, and engaging programs, we create an environment where children and youth feel valued, supported, and connected. When young people know they belong, they gain the confidence to explore new opportunities and believe in their own potential.
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After-school programs
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Weekend programs
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Recreation and sport
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Cultural experiences
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Meals and transportation
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Positive relationships
Grow
Growing from students into graduates with a vision for the future.
The transition to high school is one of the most important periods in a young person's life. Through mentorship, educational pathways, leadership opportunities, paid employment, and our partnership with Scott Collegiate, we support youth as they build confidence, develop workplace skills, explore future careers, and work toward graduation. Our commitment is to help every young person see a future full of opportunity.
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Scott Collegiate Pathways
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Paid employment
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Graduation support
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Career mapping
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Employment Readiness
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Certifications and training
Lead
Inspiring others by leading with purpose.
Leadership is about using your strengths to make a positive difference. As young people grow, they become mentors, role models, coaches, and employees who inspire younger participants and strengthen their schools and communities. Many of the youth who once attended our programs now help lead them, creating a cycle of mentorship that continues to grow with each generation.
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Youth mentors
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Program leaders
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Community leadership
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Employment
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Peer mentorship
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Youth Advocacy Council (North Central Strong)
