Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts

Friday, March 17, 2017

Youth March Break Activity - Indoor Rock Climbing with @mec @mec_nation

On Wednesday March 15th CultureLink Youth programs took 22 youth to Joe Rockhead's for indoor rock climbing. For many of them, it was their first time and here is what some of them had to say. 

"This was my first time ever coming rock climbing. I didn't even know there was such a thing as indoor rock climbing. I was really nervous when we got here, but after seeing other people do it I gave it a try. CultureLink staff and the other youth were cheering me on and that made me want to reach the top. I had so much fun and worked out my arms. I would love to come back. Thank you for letting me join." Yahya, 15 yrs

 "I came because my brother asked me to. I wasn't expecting to have as much fun as I ended up having. I'm really glad I attended." Arhi, 16 yrs

 "This is my 2nd time rock climbing. I went last year with the youth program at CultureLink. I wouldn't have a chance to do things like this if it weren't for this program. So I am thankful for getting to do this again. " Miguel 17 yrs


Couldn't resist a selfie opportunity. 
From left to right: Tatianna, Zarina (Youth Worker), Fatoumata, Hannah.
Front: Nour (Youth Worker)

After several attempts we finally caught a good group photo. Thank you MEC and MEC Outdoor Nation for this opportunity. We had and amazing time. 

Friday, February 24, 2017

Sankofa Youth DropIn - Fitness with Celia

The youth went through some fitness drills with Celia. The aim was to show youth that working up a sweat can be done in any space with limited equipment and in only 30 minutes.

 Warming up with a game



 Taking a water break

 Planks





Feeling strong!
From left to right: Miguel, Helen, David, Daryl, Eric
Front centre: Celia

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Youth Recreation Club Girls - Fitness with Celia

The girls with YRC got a chance to complete fitness drills in teams with certified instructor Celia. The workshop aimed at challenging the girls physically and promoting team work. 
 Doing some fancy foot work 




 High knee drills for 30secs

Just when they thought they got a break, it's on to wall sits.
Thank you Celia for the amazing workout!

Youth Recreation Club Boys - Fitness with Celia

Celia Lopez, a fitness instructor led the boys at YRC through some drills that involved coordination and teamwork. 

 Working up a sweat



 Team work


Friday, September 30, 2016

YRC at the MEC Think Outside Summit 2016

On Sep. 24, YRC had the opportunity to present a workshop for youth across Toronto at @mec's Think Outside Summit 2016.



 We presented on Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion for Newcomer/Racialized Youth. 
Janiela a youth participant with the program did a very engaging and thought provoking game.




 Thank you MEC for having us!!



Thursday, September 1, 2016

Youth Recreation Club at the NOW Program

The youth with the NOW Program took on the YRC's Fitness Challenge and came out victorious!