Trails Youth Initiatives

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TRAILS MISSION
To challenge and equip vulnerable youth from at-risk areas of Toronto to become contributing members of the community.

TRAILS MODEL AND OBJECTIVES
Trails is based on a four year, year round, evidence-based model. Using outdoor residential experiences, Trails supports youth to cultivate: leadership; emotional resiliency and coping strategies; conflict resolution skills; and improved health and fitness. In short, we seek to help these youth thrive, in spite of the barriers they face. TARGET POPULATION
Trails support youth (ages 12-17) from among the highest risk and lowest income neighbourhoods in Toronto. Youth are referred by Teachers, Principals, and Administrators from of our 5 feeder schools, based on their risk of “falling through the cracks”.

10/29/2026

Trails Connections: Fall 2026 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/trails.ca/trails-connections-summer26-newsletter-14199047

10/28/2026

A little care goes a long way!

Thank you Mackenzie Investments for the thoughtful care packages for our participants! These items will be put to good use. We are grateful for your continued generosity and many ways of supporting our youth. ❤️

10/26/2026

A day of teamwork, connection, and making an impact! 🙌🏻

A big thank you to Interac for spending the day at our lakeside for an impact day! From doing various tasks, to taking on our low ropes course, the team brought plenty of energy and enthusiasm.

We’re incredibly grateful for Interac’s continued commitment to our mission and their ongoing support through partnership. Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of our youth! 💛

10/23/2026

👍 Thumbs up for cooler (sunny) days and peaceful fall paddles on the lake! 🍂🛶☀️

Happy Friday! 😀

10/22/2026

We’re thrilled to share that two of our very own, Erin McLean and Brandon Mckinley will be speaking at the 2026 Canadian Mentoring Summit hosted by Canada in Ottawa!

On November 3, they’ll be sharing their knowledge and experience, exploring how ideas can be put into action and insights from their work in youth mentoring.

We’re so proud to see our team bringing their expertise to the wider mentoring community and contributing to conversations that help strengthen mentoring experiences for young people across Canada.

Interested in learning, connecting, and exchanging ideas with others in the mentoring space? Join Erin and Brandon at this year’s Summit!

📅 November 3–4, 2026
🔗 Register: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/mentoring2026/home

10/20/2026

What a night! 🙌🏻

Our 2026 Alumni City Social brought together 60+ alumni from 20 different groups for an evening of connection and celebration at Real Sports!

Thank you to everyone who came out to catch up, share stories, make new connections, and celebrate the incredible community that continues to bring our Trails family together. It was so great to see familiar faces, meet new ones, and spend the evening together.

Here’s to the community that keeps growing! 🫶🏼

10/19/2026

Here’s to this past weekend at Trails, with our participants out exploring, enjoying the sunshine, and taking in the colours. 🍂☀️

Glad we live in a world with Octobers. 🧡

10/16/2026

The fall foliage is putting on a show around Trails, and it never disappoints! 🍂

This is the time to enjoy crisp mornings, golden light and bug-free portages 🧡

What are your favourite things about fall paddling? 🛶

Address

Stouffville, ON

Telephone

+19058360100

Website

http://www.trails.ca/

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