Interpersonal Skills Development

Skills that matter beyond the classroom

The Interpersonal Skills Development Program focuses on the human side of leadership — how to express yourself clearly, collaborate effectively, and lead with purpose and empathy.

Through interactive workshops, personal growth sessions, and community projects, participants build the confidence to speak up, the awareness to listen, and the skills to bring people together.

What Youth Learn

From self-awareness to social impact

Communication

Express ideas clearly and listen with intention

Community engagement

Apply skills through real community projects

Emotional intelligence

Understand and manage emotions under pressure

Collaboration

Work effectively with diverse peers and groups

Confidence

Present yourself and your ideas with conviction

Empathetic leadership

Lead teams with care, not just authority

Program Content

The life skills training program covers: good health and decision making, risk taking and substance awareness, media literacy and health, managing stress and emotions, family communication, and building healthy relationships. These sessions are facilitated by trained volunteers in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
The program includes an orientation icebreaker session, a trip to Activate (an indoor active gaming facility with climbing, jumping, and problem-solving challenges), a rock climbing session, social events planned by the youth themselves, and a final celebration at the end of the program to honour everyone's hard work.
Sessions run Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, September 12 to December 5, 2026. The location will be in Markham or Richmond Hill — the exact venue will be confirmed and communicated to registered families as soon as it is finalized.
YThe gap between the end of the Outdoor Leadership Program (August 16) and the start of the Interpersonal Skills program (September 12) is intentional. It gives families time to plan and enjoy summer vacation without the program schedule getting in the way. We want this experience to fit into your family's life, not compete with it.