Youth Argos Outing

What a beautiful day to be out! And we are very thankful for the opportunity to watch the Argos play at the BMO Field.

For many of us, it's our first time watching a football game!

Excited about watching the Argos play!

What a game!

Fun time with friends!

Amazing time! Thanks Kids Up Front!

Thanks Kids Up Front for the opportunity!

Youth Recreation Club - All Girls Zumba on Tuesday March 8th

Fitness Training with Sankofa Drop-In

Hey, you know how they say:

That'll be us!

#proveitbloorst Sankofa youth working out at @BloorStFitness pic.twitter.com/Zwy8ULKriy

— CultureLink Youth (@CLinkYouth) February 11, 2016

Sankofa drop in today at bloor st fitness! pic.twitter.com/voRF60Vd8Y

— CultureLink Youth (@CLinkYouth) February 11, 2016

Looking forward to our next session! Thanks Anthony from Bloor Street Fitness who coached us on boxing techniques and healthy ways to channel our energy!

Join us Thursday on Feb 18 for ice-skating! We're meeting at 3:45 p.m. inside Dundas West Subway station near the ticket counter. See you there!

Sankofa Youth DropIn on a Sailboating Trip with Broad Reach Foundation

Sankofa DropIn- Skating at Dufferin Grove Park

TFC vs. Montreal

Lacrosse, Toronto Rock Game

Our last skating session this season

Fun skating at Dufferin Grove Park

Last Wednesday, 5th March 2014 we had more one skating program - the last one. We had a lot of fun enjoying the last day, skating and making a "thank you” poster for the staff at Dufferin Grove Park.

Making "thank you" poster for the staff at Dufferin Grove Park

Thanks to staff at Dufferin Grove!

Thank you, Lynda and CultureLink Youth Services for letting us have the opportunity to learn how to skate, and for all the fun we had. All of us are going to miss all of these moments!

Fun Times!

And thank you to all the participants that made this program more fun, and more interesting at the same time!

Thank You Dufferin Grove Park!

Written by: Liliana Matos

Edited by: Young

Crossfit Training Fun

Wintegration youths at Academy of Lions

On Feb 11, my friends and I went to the Academy of Lions for crossfit training. It was a very great experience for me because I’ve never been to a gym like this. 

"The training was hard but it was fun!" ~Ngawang

The training was so hard but it was fun! I experienced the pain and the spirit of an athlete. I really had a great time.

"I experienced the pain and spirit of an athlete" ~Ngawang

 Thanks CultureLink’s Wintegration Youth Program for this awesome training, and thanks ParticipAction for the opportunity!

Written by: Ngawang Shenphen
Edited by: Young

Watching Toronto Rock -- Our first Lacrosse game!

"A very big thank you to Kids Up Front for the tickets!! We had very awesome seats and I had a great time! And I'm happy because I finally got chance to watch it!" ~Flyura

On February 7, Wintegration program went to watch a lacrosse game between Toronto Rock and Philadelphia Wings! 

"I've never seen this game before..." ~Flyura

"The lacross game was fun! I liked the game, and it was my first time watching this game!" ~Mohammed Yacot

We are very thankful for Kids Up Front for such amazing tickets! We had a good time and also it was very interesting to learn something new about sport. I've never seen this game before and it was a great opportunity for me and my friends to watch this game. Moreover, Toronto's team "Rock" won the game!!!! Also that game inspired me to try to learn how to play lacrosse.  Who knows maybe in the future one of us will play for "Rock"  :)

Written by: Flyura Zakirova
Edited by: Young

"The game was so good .. My first time to watch a lacrosse game .. I wish we can try playing it in CultureLink 'cuz it seems like a very cool game!" ~ Angela

"I had fun, Thanks Kids Up Front!" ~Nic

Playing Captain's Ball

This is the first time I came to CultureLink. My friend recommended the Wintegration Youth Program at CultureLink to me, as she had been there a few times before. I decided to go there with her on February 6.

"My friend (Siran) recommended the Wintegration Program to me" ~ Betty

I met a lots of new friends here, they are from different countries and different schools, and Lynda, the program facilitator, was really nice.

Captain's Ball is a game similar to basketball

At the beginning ,we introduced ourselves, then we played a ball game,we threw the ball to someone and called that person’s name at the same time. It’s a good way to remember each other’s names. Then, we played Captain’s ball, which is a game that is similar to basketball. 




We were divided into two teams. I’m not athletic and I seldom play sports, so I was a little bit scared. Lynda encouraged me and I tried to participate more and to blend in with the others. It was really interesting!

"I am not atheletic (but) I tried to participate more and blend in with the others" ~Betty

I think CultureLink is a good place for me to practice my English, and it also provides opportunities for me to earn volunteer hours. The most important thing is that I can learn how to be more confident and have more experience here.

Written By: Betty Cao
Edited By: Lynda Young

Ice-skating at Dufferin Grove Park

Every Wednesday in December 2013 and from January til March of 2014, we will be going to Dufferin Grove Park to ice-skate.

"... for many of us, it was the first time on ice!"

Our visit there on December 3rd was our first time there, and for many of us, it was also the first time on ice! Even so, everybody helped each other, so everybody could try it! We also had a small campfire and hot chocolate. Most of the time, we were skating in circles and we had a  great time!

"We had a small campfire and hot chocolate..."

We continue going ice-skating every Wednesday, so that we all can get better.

"We continue going ice-skating... so that we can all get better."
We even got to try out hockey!

In my opinion, it is a good idea to go ice-skating, because many of us cannot skate and it is hard to find a winter sport in the city to stay active in the cold weather. Ice-skating is possible in many cities and it is the perfect to stay active in the long wintertime.

Enjoying snacks and our growing friendship, at Dufferin Grove Park!

Thank you to the wonderfully helpful staff at Dufferin Grove Park!

Written by: Paula Russ

Edited by: Young

Skating Party with Youth Tell, Wintegration and Wintegration Club

On Dec 3, 2013, Youth Tell organised a Skating Party, together with Wintegration youths and the members of Wintegration Club!




Thank you, Playing for Keeps and Toronto Community Foundation for the opportunity, and Dufferin Grove Park for all the support and generosity!

Wintegration Club is a program offered by CultureLink offer welcoming and accessible opportunities for newcomers of all ages to participate in outdoor winter activities and to start developing a healthy habit of staying active year around from the onset of their settlement process. See here for more information on the fun activities!

Our First Ice Hockey Game

Wintegration youth got to watch our first Ice Hockey Game of the year! Thank you Kids Up Front for the opportunity!

Excited to head in to the game!

We got free hats for being early!

“I’m enjoying myself!” ~Matthew

“I had very much fun today! Thank you Kids Up Front!” ~Paula

Wei Ning and Ming Hao enjoying the game!

“The hockey game was cool. It was the first one I’ve seen. “ ~Brandon

“It’s fun watching hockey and I enjoy watching the Marlies win!” ~Kesha
“Thank you so much to Kids Up Front for the tickets to the games. Thanks!” ~Angela Marie

Watching a winning Raptors' Game

Wintegration youth is excited and very happy to get to watch Raptors win against the Washington Wizards! Thanks Kids Up Front for the opportunity!

“I had a lot of fun! Thank You Kids Up Front!” ~ Dorren Huang

All ready for the game! Waiting for a few latecomers...

“The game was fantastic!” ~Paula Russ

Flyura and Angela

“Very, very exciting!” ~ Tenzin Dhuedul

Packed stadium!

“Amazing fantastic!” ~Stephanie Xue

Let's GO Raptors!

“Thanks Kids Up Front for the opportunity. And I enjoyed it a lot.” ~Pablo Liu

Thanks Kids Up Front for Raptors Game tickets!

                                                    Toronto Raptors Game!

Wintegration Youth goes to the Raptors Games, Thanks for Kids Up Front for the tickets!

Wei and Long taking a photo with the Raptors Girls!

Exciting game and entertainment!

“This game is so fun, thank you Kids Up Front!” said Aleksandra Kobyleca

“The game was amazing but it was pity that Raptors lost!" said Jessica Wang

“Suzanne and I had a log of fun today!” said Antara Dhruba

“I really enjoyed it” said Tenzin Dheudul

Aleksandra and Paula

“I loved it. Thank you very much, Kids Up Front!” said Paul Tieu

“We had fun, and thank you for bringing such a great opportunity for us to go see basketball. I hope we’ll get to go see it again!” said Glidsada Terbgaya

Everyone had a lot of fun!!!
                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                Posted by: Jessica Wang