SHYFT
SHYFT is a 12 to 15-week program for youth ages 8 to 12. SHYFT is offered in a mixed-gender environment and separately to cis and trans girls, non-binary and two-spirit youth.
SHYFT is rooted in our confidence in youth’s abilities to change the world around them. This program provides opportunity for discussion and action, by allowing participants to make sense of what they are experiencing externally and feeling internally. This program covers topics like body image, self-esteem, media and pop culture literacy, gossip, social justice and action.
The goal of SHYFT is to foster critical thinking skills and provide outlets for participants to create their own social-justice based media-arts projects. The program has proven not only to positively affect those who participate, but their amazing projects have been shared with and impacted the entire community.
In the past, participants have collaborated to make social change through graffiti art, self-love space take-overs, post card campaigns and video projects.
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Are you an educator interested in bringing SHYFT to your school?
To learn more about the benefits of having SHYFT programming in your school, please contact thew@ywcacambridge.ca
Other Programs
YWCA Cambridge Provides Supportive, Inclusive And Participant-Led Programs For Cis And Trans Women And Girls And Non-Binary And Two-Spirit Individuals.
TechGyrls
In this unique program, participants have the opportunity to explore, design, create and share all things related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Absolutely no skill or knowledge level is necessary to participate.
STEM Mentoring
Rooted in the belief that girls cannot be what they cannot see, STEM Mentoring is about more than just building girls interest in skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), it’s about building strong, healthy relationships with other girls and mentors (who just so happen to be amazing women working in our community in the STEM field)!
Safe Sisters
Rooted in the philosophy of holistic safety, Safe Sisters encourages participants to make healthy choices in all areas of their lives, empowering them to take an active role in creating safe environments for themselves.
GLOW
GLOW is rooted in the philosophy of holistic wellness. GLOW focuses on the 5 Dimensions of Wellness: physical, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental. GLOW is driven by its participants interests and skills, so each program offering is unique.
STEPS
S.T.E.P.S is about creating a safe space for participants, developing skills for healthy relationships, reducing isolation and increasing inclusion, engaging participants in critical thinking and strengthening leadership skills.
SMALL STEPS TO SUCCESS
Aimed at supporting women in our community, Small Steps to Success provides the opportunity to gain the skills and confidence needed to be successful in the workplace or in a school setting.
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Have a Question Or Need Assistance?
If you have a question about YWCA Cambridge, our programs or events, or simply want to get involved, please give us a call or send us an email.
Contact Us
Address: 55 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 7A5
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays & holidays: closed
Tel: +1 (519) 267-6444
Email: info@ywcacambridge.ca