Nurturing the potential of our youth builds a stronger community and future. Whether building confidence, leadership skills or the knowledge to take action on social issues, we encourage positive behaviours, personal growth, belonging and connection.
Programs that Empower
Leadership Programs
Y Winnipeg been helping youth build leadership skills, teamwork and confidence with leadership training at our branches and camps for more than a century.
YMCA Community Action Network (YCAN)
Selected youth participants from local communities choose, lead, deliver and evaluate their own service initiatives. The program provides support to help them successfully to make a difference in their community!
The Power of Being You
Y Winnipeg is excited to hosting this youth conference in partnership with schools to support Gender-Based Violence Prevention and to promote discussion and dialogue about issues youth in our community face, including healthy relationships, self-esteem, inclusion, consent, internet safety and building confidence.