The Youth Exploring Possibilities (YEP) summer experience started with a test of endurance.a If you ask one of the 28 participants (YEPPERS) of YEP to describe the first few weeks they would tell you “hot, very hot”. Everyone was able to show what they were made of by going out into the community daily to explore some employment and volunteer locations, recreation and special interest activities, as well as many local heritage , arts and cultural attractions. Each “Yepper” had their own list of favourite activities during the summer, but all agreed that they had fun, met new people and experienced a whole lot of community.
The Summer was filled with a variety of activities.
Here are some of the highlights:
Dance Classes with In.Motion School of the Performing Arts
Tour of Twin City Graphics
Tour of Toyota
Music classes with Alison Cascagnette
Tour of Twin City Graphics
Summer Fun Activities at Doon Heritage Crossroads
Spa days at Angie’s Salon
Tour of The Museum
Tour of The Westmount Long Term Care Facility
Tour of St. John’s Kitchen
Tour of Worth A Second Look
Tour of The Early Years Centre, Our Place
Tour of Kitchener City Hall
Tour and Activities at The Museum of Earth Sciences (U of W)
Tour of the Homer Watson Gallery
Tour and activity day at Chicopee Summer Resort
Tour of Woodside Heritage Park and Museum
Tour of and safety class at the Waterloo Regional
Police Safety Village
The Butterfly Conservatory
Martial Arts Classes by Larry
Grand River Transit Presentation
Attended the Under 16 OHL Prospects Hockey Tournament at The Aud
Tour of Castle Kilbride
Tour and Educational Activity at the KW Humane Society
Tour of the Stratford Costume Warehouse
Drumming at Circadian Music
Tour of the Donkey Sanctuary
Attended the Buskers Festival
St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market
Tour of Mapleton’s Farm
Visit to Herrle’s Farm
Visit to Nauman’s Farm
Tour of The Canadian Clay and Glass Museum
Tour of The Cambridge Fire Museum and Education Centre
Activities at Earl Haig Family Fun Park
Music making on stage at Maxwell’s Music House
The Art Studio
A big thank you to all of the services, businesses and organizations, who gave of their time, shared their knowledge and provided opportunities for “YEPPERS” to experience, explore and learn throughout the summer.
