Help your teen build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills beyond the classroom.

A structured leadership program for teens aged 14–17 in the Greater Toronto Area. Outdoor expeditions, life skills, and dragon boat training — led by screened volunteers since 2001.

Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award

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  • Non-profit registered charity

  • Est. 2001 — 25 years in the GTA

  • All volunteers Vulnerable Sector checked

  • 1,200+ graduates since 2001

What your teen walks away with

Since 2001, over 1,200 teens across the Greater Toronto Area have completed a Vision Youth program. They leave more confident, more resilient, and better prepared for university, work, and life. Our programs are trusted by GTA families because they deliver real change — not just activities.

  • 1,200+

    Graduates

  • 33,000+

    Community Service Hours

  • 200+

    DEA Recipients

  • 200+

    Social Impact Projects

  • University-Ready Credentials

    Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award + First Aid/CPR certification + Vision Youth certificate. Real assets for every university application and job résumé.

  • Life Skills That Last

    Critical thinking, communication, resilience, teamwork, time management. Not taught in school.

  • Confidence & Independence

    A 25 km overnight qualifying hike. Leading a team. Speaking up. The kind of challenges that build a teenager's inner belief in themselves.

Three programs. One transformative year.

Outdoor Leadership

Your teen navigates real trails, leads a team, and completes a 25 km qualifying hike. Includes First Aid + CPR/AED certification and Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award support.

Schedule: June – August 16, 2026
Fee: *$999 + HST

*Special 2026 rate is made possible by a donor support.

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Interpersonal Skills Development

Workshops, rock climbing, and youth-planned events that build communication, emotional intelligence, and the confidence to lead in friendships and in life.

Schedule: September 12 – December 5, 2026
Fee: $999 + HST

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Vision Youth Dragon Boat Team

Six coached Sundays at Lake Wilcox, then race day at the Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival at Centre Island. No experience needed. Includes jersey.

Schedule: May 3 – June 14, 2026
Fee: $138 + HST

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Scholarship is available.

This program had a lasting impact on my life, encouraging personal growth and self-discovery through challenges, and teaching me to lead by example, grow through adversity, and give back

— Barbara Pucher, Entrepreneur, 2003 Graduate

Real voices. Real change.

Vision Youth taught me that leadership is about caring for others, growing together, and creating opportunities for people to thrive. These lessons continue to shape both my personal and professional life.”

— Dr. Vivian Chan, Researcher & Lecturer, 2005 Graduate