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We believe that building more resilient youth is the best way to Impact Society.

Impact Society provides educational tools that are proven to help youth of any background and risk level increase resiliency and build positive mental health and wellbeing. Since 1994, Impact Society has helped nearly 300,000 youth discover their strengths, make positive choices, and build strong character, confidence, integrity, and a sense of purpose.

10/09/2026

🏔️ Peak Week starts this Sunday! 💙

Seven days in the Rockies, bringing people together for something bigger than the climb itself.

Peak Week is about connection, shared purpose, and working together to make a positive difference in the lives of young people through Impact Society’s Heroes programs.

And yes, there will be summits, summit soup, plenty of laughs, and lots of high fives along the way. 🥣🙌

The mountains are calling, the countdown is almost over, and we can't wait to see what this week brings.

📅 October 11–17, 2026

Follow along, share the adventure, and help us make a difference.

Hike. Donate. Share. 🏔️💙

🔗 Learn more about Peak Week and how you can support the cause in the link in the comments.

10/08/2026

💙 Sometimes, a classroom just needs a moment to reset.

Between lessons, transitions, busy schedules and everything else happening throughout the school day, there are moments when students may need a little space to pause, regroup and refocus.

Sometimes, just a few intentional minutes can help students feel more ready for what comes next.

Here's5 quick classroom reset activities that educators can use when their students need a moment to start again.

🌱 Simple to introduce
⏱️ Just a few minutes
💙 Opportunities to practise self-awareness, reflection and refocusing

Whether it's a quick stretch, a moment to clear their thoughts or a chance to identify their next step, these small activities can help students reconnect with what they need in the moment.

At Impact Society, we believe that helping young people build confidence and resilience includes creating opportunities to better understand themselves and navigate everyday challenges.

Educators, save this one for a day your classroom needs a reset! 💙

Want to learn more about our Heroes® programs and ready-to-teach classroom resources? Visit the link in the comments.

10/06/2026

🏔️ Four days to go.

After a few unexpected turns along the way, Peak Week 2026 is almost here.

October 10–16, 2026.

Seven days in the Rockies. Seven peaks. One incredible challenge in support of Impact Society’s Heroes® programs and creating more opportunities for young people to build confidence, resilience, leadership and purpose.

Rob and the Peak Week team have put in the work, the mountains are waiting, and now the countdown is on.

See you in the mountains. 🏔️💙

10/05/2026

What if we started with what young people already carry within them? 💙

Their strengths.
Their potential.
Their ability to grow, connect and keep moving forward.

Sometimes, challenges, self-doubt or uncertainty can make it harder for young people to see the strengths and potential they already carry.

That’s part of the work behind Heroes®.

Through meaningful conversations, activities and reflection, Heroes® helps young people build confidence, strengthen character, develop a stronger sense of belonging and recognize the strengths within themselves.

For educators, it means having ready-to-use resources that help bring those conversations and experiences into the classroom.

🌱 Want to learn more about Heroes® and how it can support your students? Visit the link in the comments.

10/02/2026

Anxiety doesn’t always look the same from one student to the next.

Sometimes it looks like shutting down. Sometimes it’s avoiding a task, struggling to focus, becoming frustrated, or simply feeling like everything is a little too much.

And while educators can’t remove every challenge a young person faces, small moments of support can make a difference. 💙

Creating consistency. Breaking things into manageable steps. Making space for conversation. Helping students recognize their strengths and the progress they’re making.

These everyday moments can help young people build confidence, navigate challenges and feel supported and connected along the way.

That’s part of the work at the heart of Heroes® - giving educators practical ways to help young people recognize what’s already within them while building confidence, resilience and belonging.

Want to learn more about Heroes® and our programs?

🔗 Visit the link in the comments below.

10/01/2026

What keeps you grounded when life gets hard? 💙

Just like a tree, what helps us stand strong isn’t always visible from the outside.

Our values - hope, courage, perseverance, love, respect, honesty, truth - can become part of the foundation we draw on when life feels uncertain or challenging.

And we don’t grow alone.

The relationships and communities around us matter, too. Feeling seen, supported and knowing that we belong can give young people strong roots to grow from.

Through Impact Society’s programs, we create space for young people to better understand who they are, recognize the strengths they already carry, explore the values that matter to them, and build meaningful connections with others.

Because strong roots can help young people grow with confidence, navigate challenges, and feel connected to the people and communities around them. 🌱 💙

What keeps you grounded?

Learn more about Impact Society and our programs through the link in the comments.

09/30/2026

🧡 Today, we honour. We remember. We continue to learn.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous families and communities.

Reconciliation begins with truth, but it does not end with one day.
It continues in our willingness to listen, to learn from Indigenous voices, cultures and perspectives, and to have meaningful conversations that deepen understanding and strengthen relationships.

As we reflect today, may we also carry that learning forward - into our schools, our families, our workplaces and our communities.

Because September 30 is a day of remembrance and reflection, but the work of reconciliation continues every day.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/29/2026

🏔️ The plan is set.

Peak Week 2026 is happening October 10–16, and we’re getting closer to seven days in the mountains.

From Opal Ridge South to Mount Allan, this year’s route has a little bit of everything: big ridges, long traverses, challenging climbs, and a much-needed rest day along the way.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

🥾 Day 1: Opal Ridge South
🥾 Day 2: King Creek Ridge
🥾 Day 3: Forget Me Not Ridge North
🧘 Day 4: Rest Day
🥾 Day 5: Mount Yamnuska
🥾 Day 6: Mount Baldy North to South Traverse Loop
🥾 Day 7: Mount Allan

Seven days. A lot of mountain. And one very big adventure ahead.

Peak Week raises awareness and funds to support Impact Society’s Heroes programs and create more opportunities for young people to build confidence, resilience, leadership and purpose.

October 10–16, 2026.

The climb continues. 🏔️ 💙

Want to be part of Peak Week?
Find out more in the link in the comments. 🔗

Hike. Donate. Share.

09/28/2026

“How was school?”
“Fine.”

Sound familiar?

Sometimes, getting young people talking isn’t about having a big, perfectly timed conversation. Sometimes, it starts with simply asking a different question.

A more specific question can give them somewhere to begin. It can open the door to the funny moment, the difficult one, the person they spent time with, or something that’s been sitting on their mind.

And some days? You might still get a one-word answer. That’s okay too. 💙

The goal isn’t to force a conversation. It’s to keep creating opportunities for one - and to remind young people that we’re interested in their world, we’re ready to listen, and what they have to say matters.

Different questions can open different conversations.

Want to learn more about how Impact Society supports young people in building confidence, resilience and connection? Visit the link in the comments. 💙

09/25/2026

🏔️ The climb continues. And now, we’re getting closer.

After a few unexpected turns along the way, Peak Week 2026 is officially back up and running - and the countdown to October 10 is on.

Rob is back out on the trails, the Rockies are calling, and there’s plenty to do before seven days of hiking begin.

October 10–16, 2026.

Seven days. Seven peaks. One big adventure - all in support of Impact Society’s Heroes programs and creating more opportunities for young people to build confidence, resilience, leadership, and purpose.

Thank you for following along as this adventure has unfolded. We’re excited to have you with us for what comes next. 💙

Hike. Donate. Share.

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+14032801856

Website

https://www.impactsociety.com/

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