Power of Being YOU Conference

The Guelph Y is proud to offer a community conference called Power of Being You to young fem-identified youth in Guelph and Wellington County. A YWCA signature event, Power of Being You is now in its eleventh year, and has helped thousands of young women in our community realize there is power in being YOU. 

For most young women, the teenage years represent a difficult time and challenging phase. The YWCA Power of Being YOU Conference will bring together 200 fem-identified youth from grades 7 and 8 to discuss matters that affect girls and young women. The goal of the day is to ensure that participants leave feeling fully supported, empowered and with the self-confidence to be who they are.

This year, our participants will:

• Be encouraged to succeed by a panel of young speakers, who will advocate for the girls to achieve their dreams and become powerful beings 
• Learn about nutrition and support their community through an interactive, educational cooking workshop
• Take part in a powerful group discussion focused on mindful social media use
• Laugh and sweat in a group active workshop where they will learn new ways to stay physically active while having fun
• Share ideas and experiences with a local specialist focused on building up a strong, positive perspective on personal body image 
• Make healthy choices in everyday life
• Become strong and confident 

Click here to review and print individual registration packages for your class. If you have any questions at all, please contact Helen Keen, Coordinator of Teenage Parents Program with the information provided below. 

Click here to review and print an individual sponsorship package. If you would like to become a sponsor for The Power of Being YOU Conference or if you have any questions at all about becoming a sponsor, please contact Amadeo Ventura, Supervisor of Development with the information provided below.

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