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2 | Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 3 insidehalton.com COMMUNITY GROUP STRIVES TO EMPOWER YOUTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS SUMMER CAMP JED SALIBAY A Halton-based group that empowers youth is cel- ebrating a milestone. Kids 4 Kids is marking its sot oth anniversary this rogram aims ms to each children how to be leaders who look for they naknsis oot lead wy, ox. amp! On to those between the ages of six and 13, it's primarily alunch and after School program that uses co-operative games, team- building activities, original Step into Summer at Palermo Village More than a place to live, it’s a place to enjoy life and call home. Independent Living | Assisted Living | Short Stay and Respite YS Palermo Village RETIREMENT RESIDENCE musicand stories, role play and discussions to help participants develop lead- ership skills. combination of traditional activities like campfires and swil and visits from guest speakers who their stories to in- spire the kids. Kids 4 Kids founder Scott Graham established 998, after lack of local pon for children to deal with bully- " aie always loved orking hildren, whether pabyaittinn camp selling, or volunteer- ing ‘for 25 years as a Cub Scout leader," he said. "I love seeing children grow, learn and guide them to- ward a successful future." Kids 4 Kids began as a Connor Parkin photo Kids 4 Kids aims to empower youth through its after school program and summer camp. Junch-hour club at Bur- lington's Frontenac Public School, originally serving 16 children. leadership strategies, anger manage- ment techniques and ways of dealing with peer pres- Call today to book your personal tour (905) 582-0395 Located at 3136 Dundas St. W., Oakville, ON PalermoVillageRetirement.com sure. This helped its young participants become resil- ient, respectful and respon- sible. Kids 4 Kids then started offering programs for kids throughout the Greater To- ronto region. Thirty years later, it has served over 50,000 children throughout the Halton. Graham said the pro- gram has inspired children to become teachers, police officers, firefighters, and business leaders. One for- mer member was invited to meet Nelson Mandela, while another starred in a movie with Richard Har- ris, who portrayed Dum- bledorein the first two Har- ry Potter films. e accomplishments claimed by the program in- clude a Meritorious Ser- vice Medal presented by Canada's governor gener- al, two antibullying confer- ences which each included acrowd of 1,400 students in the Halton region, and sev. fral | bestselling children's “Graham attributes this success to a number of dif- ferent people who have been involved with the pro- gram over the years. _ "The success on Kids 4 he aie. cr have tndividuals who started in my program as children and are now heading ‘y summer camps as adults.” Jed Salibay is a placement student from Sheridan College. Visit about our 60+ exhibitors, nearby parking, free shuttle, live entertainment, speakers, Burlington Food Bank drive and all the other things you'll find at Burlington VegFest! to learn lee BURLINGTON _ “FA & ) \ Burloak Waterfront Park August 19, 2023 12-6 PM