YOUTH IMPACT FUND

Art & Access: Creative Therapy for Youth Well-being – Maman-Loup’s           

• Enhance accessibility to Art as Therapy workshops for youth and teens (ages 12-17) over a six-month period

Bay of Blood Experimental Film Camp – White Water Gallery  

• Youth will use experimental filmmaking as a medium for psychological and artistic expression

Ça bouge à RES – École La Résurrection   

• A series of workshops, activities, and events for youth and families, inspired by what youth’s ideas.

Centre de la réussite – École secondaire publique Nipissing Ouest      

• Items for the Success Center where students can practice stress management strategies and strengthen bonds between peers and with caring adults.

Chief’s Youth Advisory Committee (CYAC) – North Bay Police Service             

• The CYAC will empower youth to co-design and lead programs that reflect their needs and interests, promote inclusion, and strengthen community connections.

Chippewa Wellbeing Initiative – Chippewa Secondary School

• Keeping at-risk students nourished, engaged, at school and connected to Mental Health support team.

Community Care Crew (C – cubed) – Laurentian Learning Centre         

• Student-led initiative to support peers with accessing items of care like food, hygiene items, warm accessories for winter and transportation to increase sense of belonging and school attendance.

Cross Country Ski Club/Team – Woodland Public School          

• Purchasing cross county ski equipment to start a school team, support events and physical education class, and enable all students to try the sport and participate at no cost.

Dreamcoat Workshops – Dreamcoat Fantasy Theatre   

• Expansion of workshops and an “invite-a-friend” approach to improve confidence, increase social skills, and nurture a love of the arts. 

Embellir la salle de détente – École secondaire Odyssée           

• Adding games and activities to the student lounge to strengthen social bonds between students, as well as between staff and students, and promote well-being during the school day.

Family Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo – North Bay Symphony Orchestra 

• Interactive program to break down barriers to arts participation and spark curiosity about music.

Family Physical Fitness – École Sainte-Marguerite-d’Youville   

• Adding equipment to the gymnasium for family open gym night.

High School Hacks: Tips, Truths, and Tales from the Seniors  – St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Outdoor Leadership Education (S.O.L.E.)   

• Peer-Led initiative to support elementary students in the transition to secondary school to promote belonging, participation and connection.

Immigrant Networking Activities – Northeastern Multicultural Centre

• Orientation and exposure to activities available for newcomer youth in North Bay.

Indigenous Community Wellness and Cultural Upgrades – Hands Thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca    

• Create a more welcoming environment grounded in cultural safety and belonging by incorporating Indigenous-informed elements into youth spaces, identified through consultation.

Indoor Recess Activity Bins – St. Hubert School

• Activities like board games, card games, building blocks, and art materials to provide healthy engagement and connection for students during indoor recesses.

La guerre des tuques – École secondaire publique Nipissing Ouest     

• A 4-day school event focused on improving students’ mental well-being, strengthening positive relationships between youth and adults, and fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging to the school community.

Le comité d’inclusion – École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité         

• Creating a space in the school that fosters connection, respect for differences, and well-being for all.

Le refuge des Bernaches – École Christ-Roi         

• A multi-component initiative that includes creating a calm and creative community space, a youth leadership program, and monthly youth nights.

Leadership Retreat – Catholic Girls League          

• Youth-guided workshops to develop leadership skills such as public speaking and organization, and strengthen supportive and meaningful relationships.

Learning Unleashed – Bringing the Learning Outside – St. Alexander School

• Mentorship and experiential learning for staff on bringing learning outside.

Mobile Recreational Hub – Municipality of West Nipissing         

• Partnership-based recreation opportunities across the rural municipality, including PD days, Family Day, March Break, and weekly after-school drop-ins.

Monday Funday/Cafe Corner/ Coping kits – Laurentian Learning Centre       

• Helping disengaged students connect to school through engaging lunch-time activities, creating a quiet corner to connect with others or to ground oneself, and stress reduction items.

Music Club – Northern Secondary School               

• Developing an extracurricular music club as requested by students who would otherwise not experience any kind of arts programming.

Outdoor Education: Exploring the Natural Playground – St. Luke School       

• Mentorship and experiential learning for staff on bringing learning outside.

Outdoor Exploration Enhancement Project – Our Lady of Sorrows School    

• Enriching the outdoor environment for student with complex special needs and allowing students to build relationships with students from neighbouring schools.

Plumes de Léo – École secondaire publique Nipissing Ouest     

• Positive behavior reinforcement and reward system to engage students in their academic progress and well-being.

Roots & Wings Self Care Support Group – OUTLoud North Bay             

• A welcoming space where young people and their caregivers can slow down, recharge, and reconnect through engaging activities, creative expression, and meaningful conversations to nurture their minds, bodies, and hearts—together.

Soirée familiale amusante – École publique Jeunesse Active   

• Evening activities including bowling, crafts, and tie-dye that will allow students and their families to strengthen their bonds.

Soirées en famille – École publique Jeunesse Active       

• A series of free family nights with activities including Zumba nights, sports games, a sledding night, and board games.

Try It Nights for Youth And Parents/Caregivers – St. Alexander School             

• A collaborative, youth-informed initiative designed to strengthen family connections, support youth mental wellness, and build a sense of belonging within the school and the wider community.

Welcoming and distraction‑free space   – Mother St. Bride School      

• A dedicated, supervised space for youth to gather and build real-life connecitons, free from social media distractions.

Wellness Warriors–Chippewa Secondary School        

• Initiatives planned by youth for youth to promote mental health and well-being for students with support of adult allies (e.g., student spaces, lunch time activities, craft supplies etc.).

Youth and Family Curling Opportunities – Sturgeon Falls Curling Club            

• An opportunity for youth to learn the sport in a low stress way with opportunity to join a learn to curl program, U18 or youth curling at the club. 

Youth Connecting Through Learning – Literacy West Nipissing

• A variety of weekly learning activities, such as art, science and inquiry, homework clubs, social circles, book clubs, cooking classes, financial literacy, yoga etc.

Youth Wellness – Jeunes en action (Franco-Cité)

• Student-led initiative to help raise awareness and understanding of social anxiety and provide resources to help students and staff build a more supportive and respectful school environment for everyone.

Youth Wellness & Support – Centre de santé communautaire de Nipissing Ouest / West Nipissing Community Health Centre             

• An 8-week holistic youth mental wellness program designed to support youth aged 12–18 through creative self-expression, open discussion, and practical wellness skills.