Open Enrollment Programs - Calgary Youth Justice Society

Registration for Spring 2025 programming will open in December.

In the Lead is an innovative strength-based leadership and mentorship program for youth ages 14-18 who may be struggling to see, use and believe in their natural leadership abilities.

In the Lead is a weekly, 90 minute program that works on the leadership capacities of young people, develops critical coping strategies, builds positive self-concept and strengthens their resiliency and confidence.

Because we know that the biggest difference between thriving and just surviving is having caring adults in their lives, all Young Leaders in the program are paired with a Coach Mentor. Our Coaches are volunteers from the community and our corporate partners who want to support the healthy development of Calgary’s next generation of leaders.

Please note that we have TWO open enrollment programs. Their locations and program details can be found below. When registering a young person, please ensure you have selected your preferred program location. These programs may also fill up – we will reach out to the registrant to confirm participation.

Learn more about our learning sessions and curriculum

Sessions cover topics such as:

Discovering our strengths
Defining our values and how they inform our decision-making
What and what influences us
Overcoming hard and stressful things
Creating positive change in our communities

We also incorporate 2 events that provide the youth opportunities to give back and volunteer.

Learn more about In the Lead Coaches

Coaches…

Are all volunteers from the Calgary community
Go through a rigorous screening process including police checks, interviews and reference checks
Go through intensive training
Work closely with the professional In the Lead team to ensure a successful experience for youth
Communication and connection with Coaches is at the discretion of the youth

CALGARY AFTERSCHOOL - PROGRAM DETAILS

WHEN: Once a week, every Thursday from February 20 – June 5

TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(Doors will open at 3:30 – In the Lead will provide snacks and a safe space to hang out until the session begins!)

WHERE: Calgary Youth Justice Office, 620 7^th Ave SW (directly on the train line)

TRANSPORTATION: We are directly across from the 4^th Street station and can provide transit tickets to any youth that may need that. Please contact us if there are any barriers around transportation.

WHAT: This is not a drop-in program. Youth who are registered are required to commit to the 12 weeks of programming. Youth don’t need to bring anything with them except a willingness to participate in a pro-social, safe way for others! In the Lead will provide snacks and program materials.

WHO: Amazing young people from across Calgary and our professional In the Lead facilitators who can’t wait to build a relationship with young people you care about. In the Lead has been working with youth in Calgary since 2011 and has given over 1300 young people the chance to transform their views of themselves, their communities and their futures.

THE ALEX - PROGRAM DETAILS

WHEN: Once a week, every Wednesday from February 19 – June 4

TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Alex Youth Health Centre (2840 2nd Ave SE, Calgary AB)

TRANSPORTATION: We can provide transit tickets to any young person who that may need that. Please contact us if there are any barriers around transportation.

WHAT: This is not a drop-in program. Young people who are registered are required to commit to the 12 weeks of programming. Participants don’t need to bring anything with them except a willingness to participate in a pro-social, safe way for others! In the Lead will provide snacks and program materials.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A YOUNG PERSON FOR OUR CALGARY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Click here to register a young person for our program at The Alex

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We are happy to connect with you and the youth you are nominating.

Contact Information:
Won-Sun (Program Coordinator)
wmbengeni@cyjs.ca.