Inspire Youth Afterschool Program

05/21/2026

Next month, Inspire Youth is proud to take part in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge.
Throughout the month of June, each program day will include a structured physical activity for youth to participate in.
Every time a youth completes the activity, they will earn an entry into a draw that will take place on our final program day of the year, June 25.

05/14/2026

Trish Anderson Photography has uploaded the full gallery of her incredible photos!!
We are grateful to have had her join us to capture the memories!

https://trishandersonphotography.client-gallery.com/gallery/inspire-youth-event-with-tyler-mcgregor?fbclid=IwY2xjawRysWJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvSEY0MWtsQjZIc3h3bUNqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsdTd9Z9nKJgCSkklzusCbmrf_ywOsR36zkvU66F3VK4AVDBBo0-sWDiJQnH_aem_GgDQ1kiK6GNujJUbBOVEgw

I’m excited to share the full gallery from the Inspiring Youth Event with Tyler McGregor ! 🏒✨

There are several hundred photos included from this incredible event, capturing so many special moments throughout the afternoon—from hockey and activities to smiles, laughter, and community connections.

Feel free to browse through the gallery and download your favourite photos of your family and kids! I hope you enjoy looking back on all the fun and memories from this amazing event 💛

📸 Gallery Link: https://trishandersonphotography.client-gallery.com/gallery/inspire-youth-event-with-tyler-mcgregor


Club of Forest
Forest Collective

Theatre in Forest Ontario
Inspire Youth Afterschool Program

05/13/2026

What an incredible day at Inspiring Youth with Tyler McGregor.

The rain held off until the very end, which meant we were able to enjoy ball hockey, Tyler’s speech, autographs, photos, and dinner all outdoors together. There were so many happy faces, lots of fun, and a great sense of community throughout the afternoon.

A big congratulations to the winners of our draw prizes, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day such a success.

We also want to extend a huge thank you to all of the organizations, businesses, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event possible, including:

Kineto Theatre in Forest Ontario (Forest Kiwanis)
Optimist Club of Forest
Forest Collective
Forest Fritter Friends
YMCA Shores Wellness Centre
Sarnia Lambton Rebound
Ontario Provincial Police - West Region ,
Forest Foodland
Forest Tim Hortons
No Frills
Forest Canadian Tire
Trish Anderson Photography
Forest Xtreme Ringette
Taxandria Soccer Club

And of course, a very special thank you to Tyler McGregor for for spending the afternoon with our community. Tyler brought so much warmth, generosity, and encouragement to the event, and it meant so much to see youth and families have the chance to hear his story, meet him in person, get autographs and photos, and even play ball hockey alongside him. His willingness to connect so genuinely with everyone made the day even more meaningful, and we are so grateful that he helped create such a memorable experience for our youth.

What a day. What a community. What a special event for our youth.

05/08/2026

The Youth Summer Social was planned for youth, by youth, and we are excited to help spread the word!
We love seeing youth leadership in action!
Make sure to check out the flyer and join in on the fun summer event made with youth in mind.

☀️ ATTENTION ALL YOUTH AGED 16-25 looking for something fun to do this summer ☀️

Join us for a Youth Summer Social on August 8, 2026 @ 12pm-4pm at Canatara Beach Pavillion 🏖️

There will be free pizza, music, activities and giveaways!! 🍕🎶😎🛍️

Please help us share these event details that our Spoken Hope Youth Advisory Committee has worked so hard organizing 💚💙

05/08/2026

Announcement! 📣 We’ve got something fun to add to the mix!

Shoutout to Forest Canadian Tire for donating a gift card that will be part of our DRAW at our upcoming day with Tyler McGregor!
Each youth in attendance will receive an entry into the draw.

A little extra excitement never hurts, and we know youth are going to love it.

Community support like this makes all the difference!
See you there!

05/06/2026

Announcement! 📣

One of the best parts of events like this is getting to look back on the memories after it’s all over.

THANK YOU to Trish Anderson Photography for generously volunteering her time and talent to photograph all the moments at our upcoming event with Tyler McGregor!

From the action on the floor to the smiles in the crowd, these are the memories that matter and we’re so grateful to have someone helping us capture it all.

Really grateful for the time and talent being shared with our program.

We can’t wait to share it all with you!

05/04/2026

Announcement! 📣

A huge THANK YOU to No Frills for their generous donation in support of our upcoming event with Tyler McGregor!

Their support is helping us provide food for youth attending; keeping everyone fueled and ready for an amazing day of connection, fun, and community.

We're so grateful!

04/30/2026

May is HERE and it’s a big one at Inspire Youth!

Check out our calendar for all the details on program days, activities, and everything happening this month. There’s lots you won’t want to miss!

Our event with Tyler McGregor is also happening THIS MONTH! Meet our hometown hero, hear his story, and enjoy ball hockey, autographs, and photos.

Plus, youth attending will receive a free BBQ combo!
(Food will also be available for purchase for other attendees.)
- BBQ is hosted by the Optimist Club of Forest

Take a look at the calendar and our event flyer for more details, and make sure you’re part of it. It’s a month you don’t want to miss!

04/27/2026

Exciting news! Forest Foodland will be supporting Inspiring Youth with Tyler McGregor with a donation of hot dog buns and water for the event.

Foodland has a strong history of supporting local community events, and we are so grateful for their continued generosity and commitment to our community. Thank you, Foodland, for helping make this special community event possible.

Did you know? 👀The Optimist Club of Forest will be on site running the BBQ, and each youth attending the event will receive a free combo! Food will also be available for purchase for all other attendees. We can’t wait to welcome youth and families for a fun-filled community event on May 12.

04/20/2026

Here's our official poster for Inspiring Youth with Tyler McGregor!
We are so excited for how this event is shaping up.
Follow the event page for updates as they happen!