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The Youth Association for Academics Athletics and Character Education (YAAACE) is an organization that seeks to engage children from all communities.
Yesterday, YAAACE had the honour of welcoming Member of Provincial Parliament @JessDixonMPP (Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education) for a special visit and a powerful announcement: YAAACE has been awarded funding from the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and…
🌲 Last week, YAAACE took over @TreetopTrekking — and they LITERALLY learned the ropes! 🧗🏾♀️💪🏾 At the YAAACE Summer Institute, our Friday trips are all about: ✅ Experiential learning ✅ Mastering new skills ✅ Building confidence Another week, another adventure! 🚀 #YAAACE…
⚽ Big news! Our amazing partners at @engage416 — who’ve been supporting our community through the Robotics Program at YAAACE for the past 2 years — are now offering a FREE Indoor Soccer Program for youth ages 8–12! 📅 August 23 – September 27 📍 4995 Keele St, North York 📩…
Through our partnership with @queensu and the Black Youth in STEM program, this week our students took part in hands-on robotics and coding workshops. 🤖💻 At YAAACE, we prioritize experiential learning as a powerful tool to unlock potential, build confidence, and develop the…
🚀 First field trip of the summer = JUMP JUMP! Last Friday, our YAAACE Summer Institute and High Performance Camp kids took over Skyzone — and the energy was off the charts! From flips to 360’s, this was a well-earned break and a perfect start to summer memories. 🧗🏾♀️💥 🎥 Pree…
🚨 You're Invited! 🚨 Empowering Families: Navigating the System Together A powerful evening of empowerment and community — hosted by #YAAACE. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM 🕕 Event Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: BGC Jane and Finch…
Today, we hosted a Community Eye Clinic in partnership with the @UWaterloo's University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science, @UwOptometry! 👓 We’re unlocking potential and clearing the view — so our youth can SEE how FAR they can go. 🚀💡 #YAAACE #SummerInstitute…
In partnership with @queensu, our Summer Institute campers are diving into STEM through hands-on, experiential learning. 🧪💡 This week’s feature: Biochemistry 101 — where students explored core scientific principles and applied them by formulating their own hand sanitizer. 🔬…
We’ve officially wrapped Week 1 of our 18th Annual YAAACE Summer Institute — and what an incredible start it’s been! 🎉✨ Last week, our young leaders explored and excelled in: 🛜 Cybersecurity workshops facilitated by our partners Cyber Nations Foundation and @Protexxacyber…
The 18th Annual YAAACE Summer Institute is BACK! From July 2 – Aug 15, we’re locking in Grades 3–8 for 7 weeks of fun, learning, and growth. 📍 Location: 45 Norfinch Dr, North York 🕘 Time: 9AM – 4PM (Mon to Fri) 🌐 Register: Link in bio or scan the QR code! This summer, your…
Did you know that #YAAACE was at @BigBrotherCA?! 🎬✨ This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re excited to share the highlights from our @BigBrotherCA tour! Through YAAACE's Labour Market Intervention Strategy, we gave our youth a one-of-a-kind experience, immersing them in the world of…
Our youth had the incredible opportunity to visit @RBC — where innovation, finance, and technology intersect. 💼💡 During this immersive experiential learning experience, the middle and high school students engaged in impactful conversations with industry professionals,…
💡 Our youth stepped into the heart of innovation — @Google Headquarters. As part of YAAACE’s Labour Market Interventions Strategy, in partnership with @minaprojectca, our young leaders were invited to an exclusive STEM workshop hosted by @Google. The experience offered a unique…
Homicide is the most costly violent offence. In 2022 alone, the national cost of 874 homicides was estimated between $4.19 and $5.15 BILLION in direct and indirect costs — a massive financial hit to taxpayers. 🇨🇦 Enough is enough. Join us! 📍 TOMORROW • 12PM–3PM One Yonge…
In Ontario, one in every ten youth victims is lost to gun violence. Enough is enough. Join us! 📍 June 6, 2025 • 12PM–3PM One Yonge Community Centre, Toronto ✊🏾 For our children. For our future. For peace. 🔑 Register at shorturl.at/pByU3 This National Day Against Gun…
From 2003 to 2017, nearly 5,500 children and youth under the age of 24 were injured or killed by firearms. Enough is enough. Join us! 📍 June 6, 2025 • 12PM–3PM One Yonge Community Centre, Toronto ✊🏾 For our children. For our future. For peace. 🔑 Register at…
Enough is enough. Join us! 📍 June 6, 2025 • 12PM–3PM One Yonge Community Centre, Toronto ✊🏾 For our children. For our future. For peace. 🔑 Register at linktr.ee/yaaace This National Day Against Gun Violence we center Mothers’ voices and the voices of youth and…
