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 explore their strengths, build the confidence to speak up, and the skills to bring people together.
What Youth Learn
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
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The life skills training program covers: decision making, impacts of social media, managing stress and family communication, and building healthy relationships. These sessions are facilitated by trained volunteers in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
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There are many forms of learning and in addition to the workshops we included field trip days to insert experiential learning. The program includes a trip to Activate (an indoor active gaming facility with problem-solving challenges), rock climbing session, and treetop trekking. Lastly, to encourage self-appreciation, the program will end with a final celebration to honour everyone's hard work. For field trips, we will meet in Markham and chartered busing will be arranged by Vision Youth.
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Sessions run Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, September 12 to December 5, 2026 with no session on October 10, 2026 (Thanksgiving). 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.
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The 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.
Details & Schedule
Schedule: Sep 12 – December 5, 2026 (Run on every Saturday)
*Fee: $999 + HST
Application Deadline: To be confirmed, limited spots available.
SEPTEMBER
12 Indoor Team Building
19 Indoor Training
26 Indoor Training
OCTOCBER
3 Activate
17 Indoor Training
24 Indoor Training
31 Indoor Training
NOVEMBER
7 Indoor Training
14 Indoor Training
21 Social Event
28 Indoor Training
DECEMBER
5 End of Program Celebration
*Details schedule will be announced soon