When 9 year old Abeedah first laced up her skates for a hockey program hosted by the Kitchener Minor Hockey League, she wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Growing up in her neighbourhood, ice skating and hockey were never part of her world. However, thanks to this...
When we set out to invest in the Youth in our neighbourhoods more intentionally through soccer, we could not have imagined where that would have taken us. What began as an idea to create a space for growth and connection has quickly transformed into something...
Better Beginnings Waterloo This fall on Mondays after school, the Adventure4Change Hub has been abuzz as elementary students learn together in small groups with university students. Each time the groups meet, there is a reconnection that can be seen in the...
Summer is gone and we are beginning to feel the cold winds of the colourful fall season. As we remember summer, we wanted to brighten your day with some warm stories of our 2024 summer here at Adventure 4Change (A4C). Summer Camps at Adventure4change Our year-round...
This past summer, Adventure4Change brought the great Canadian outdoors to life for youth in our neighbourhoods. Through two unforgettable canoeing adventures, youth from our neighbourhoods stepped out of their comfort zones and immersed themselves into incredible...
Here’s what happened at Adventure4Change from April-June 2024. The second quarter started very strong following a successful quarterly staff retreat held on April 12th. This was a good time for team members to stop working, sharpen their skills, and get ready for the...
This year, in what is becoming a Young Queens Collective tradition at Adventure4Change, we hosted a heartwarming banquet dedicated to celebrating and honoring the incredible moms and mother figures in our lives. This special event brought together our community for an...
Trips and experiences are a part of the A4C’s transformative change model for community engagement. During the March Break of 2024, 24 youth in groups of 8 over 3 weekends had a leadership and mentorship experience, hours away from their home to the notable Tecasy...
Programs Resuming Welcome to the latest edition of the Adventure4Change Community Newsletter, where we bring you all the exciting updates and happenings from our vibrant community! This quarter, we've ramped up our children's programming to provide even more...