Connor is a 15 year old student from Scott Collegiate and is from Kahkewistahaw First Nations, but currently lives in Regina. He is in the leadership pathway and he likes playing basketball and enjoys gaming in his free time. His favorite games are NBA2k23, GTA and COD. He also likes hanging out with his friends. Connor is looking forward to having fun with the youth of GYM that come to the program!

Ava Cyr is a 16 year old, grade 11 student who is from Cowessess First Nations. She has lived in Regina since the age of 4 years old and has attended Scott Collegiate since her grade 9 year. Ava has been a mentor for Growing Young Movers since the starting of her grade 10 year and enjoys being around the kids she gets to work with. Her future ambitions are to go into university after she graduates. Ava’s goal is to become a social worker so that she can have the ability to help families and children through counseling, therapy, etc.

D’kin Crowe is a 16 year old student starting  grade 11 born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. He’s a very outgoing character and loves to play sports, such as volleyball and his main sport basketball. D’kin’s future ambitions include going to college for basketball and going for a secondary education degree. D’kin has the ability to take on and overcome any challenges thrown his way because he's optimistic in any situation, also passionate about anything that he loves to do!  D’kin’s message to the youth is to stay in school, and you can overcome any odds.

Justin Darius Panipekeesick is a 16 year-old grade eleven student. He likes watching sci-fi TV shows and movies. Justin plays basketball on his own time with friends or his older brother. Working at G.Y.M. has helped Justin come out of his comfort zone and he enjoys playing with the younger ones.

Kaylee is in grade 11 and is a mentor at G.Y.M and enjoys helping others and the community. She has grown up in the North Central community and feels working with G.Y.M. is a way to give back to the community she loves. Upon completing high school Kaylee wants to do something that involves working with children. In her spare time, Kaylee enjoys hanging out with friends and going for long walks.

Lena Goforth is a grade 11 student at Scott collegiate she is in the leadership pathway, Lena is from George Gordon First Nations but was born and raised in Regina. She is 16 years old and enjoys volleyball, basketball, backup singing and spending time with her nieces and nephews. One thing she looks forward to in G.Y.M is coming out of her comfort zone, working with the youth and getting to know all of the kids.

Madison is 17 years old and currently in Grade 11 at Scott Collegiate. She was raised here in Regina, Saskatchewan. Madison enjoys watching volleyball and basketball in her free time. This will be the second year working at gym. She enjoys working with the kids because of the new things she learns from the kids each day.

Majestic is a 16 year old Grade 11 student born and raised in Regina and from Cotes First Nations. His hobbies include listening to music, skateboarding, basketball, hanging out with friends, watching movies, and playing video games. His biggest challenge would be overcoming anxiety. In his words, the definition of a leader would be “having the power to influence others.” What G.Y.M. means to him is, giving these kids another reason to smile and have fun at the end of the day before go they home.

Matthew is a grade 11 student at Scott Collegiate.  He was born in Regina but grew up most of his life in British Columbia.  This is Matthews first year working with GYM.  In his spare time he enjoys playing and practicing basketball. Matthew appreciates to chance to be a role model to the youth of GYM.

Nicholai is from Onion Lake and is a grade 11 student at Scott Collegiate. He is one of the mentors for Growing Young Movers. He enjoys playing Basketball and video games. Growing Young Movers helps him learn how to be a leader.

River is a 16 year old Grade 11 student at Scott Collegiate. He was born and raised in Regina, but is from Kawacatoose First Nations. River likes basketball, playing games, going on walks, and hanging out with friends. One of the challenges River has overcome is social anxiety. River sees being a leader as someone that people can look up to, feel comfortable with, and talk to. River is hardworking and a positive influence. To River G.Y.M. is important because it allows kids to meet people from different schools and backgrounds and it's a good way to stay active.

Romen is a 16 year old from Kawacatoose First Nation. He has excellent experience in babysitting his younger siblings and other family members. He was born in Saskatchewan and after moving a few times to western Canada and the United States, he is back in Saskatchewan. His interests include skateboarding, drawing, nature and cooking. He's known to try his best to help in situations and also enjoys being around children. He chose G.Y.M. because he sees it as an opportunity to open new doors and experience new things, meet new people and help as much as he can.

Terreign is a student at Scott Collegiate from George Gordon First Nations. Some of the challenges he faced are with mental health, like depression and social anxiety. The skills that make Terreign a great leader are his ability to listen and have empathy. He joined G.Y.M. to become more social and it gives him a reason to come to school. After high school he is hoping to go to university for engineering if that doesn’t work out he wants to join the army. Terreign hopes that all the youth who attend G.Y.M. have a fun time while they are there.

Tia is a 16-year-old grade 11 student at Scott Collegiate born and raised in Regina. A challenge Tia has faced growing up is being alone most of her life, her parents weren’t very present. During her free time she loves to explore nature, listen to music, read, write, play volleyball and hangout with her friends and family. Tia really wants to be a therapist or a lawyer when she’s older. Tia's definition of a leader is someone who displays a positive influence and someone who can enforce rules in a kind way. She enjoys being a part of G.Y.M. because Tia feels she is supporting youth, creating bonds with them and being a positive influence.

Tyler is a 16-year-old grade 11 student from Peepeekisis Cree Nation. Tyler likes playing Rainbow 6 Siege and Escape from Tarkov. Tyler also enjoys all things outdoors such as camping, fishing, and hunting. Tyler views the G.Y.M program as a means to gain future job experience and a way to become more socially active. He plans to attend university to get a degree in Paleontology.

This is CJ she is 16 and is from Tillsonburg Ontario. She enjoys being apart of the community and in army cadets. CJ says a leader is someone who can make connections with everyone they lead. When she graduates she wishes to continue to work with children being a social worker. If you ever face a challenge know you don’t have to find a solution alone.

David is a grade 11 student at Scott Collegiate.  He has been fortunate to have worked with G.Y.M. since grade 9 and loves the opportunity to get to know the young movers and get to be a role model. Building relationships with youth has made David more open to different points of view. David has a new-found passion for boxing and also loves to play basketball. David aspires to be a lawyer one day.