Trails Youth Initiatives - Application Information  
 

Dear Parent/Guardian, 


Your child has expressed some interest in joining Trails Youth Initiatives, a four-year programme designed to challenge and equip vulnerable youth from the inner city to become contributing members of their communities.  Trails helps youth realize and develop their potential through an experientially based approach which provides youth with skills, knowledge, and confidence through six programme activity areas:

  • ·         Communication and Group Skills
  • ·         Healthy Living
  • ·         Inside-Out
  • ·         Outdoor Skills
  • ·         Building wings
  • ·         Service
     

At times Trails can present some real challenges, particularly committing to a four year programme that includes two weeks every summer and one weekend a month throughout the school year.  In addition there are canoe trips that can be buggy, hot and physically demanding, and challenging moments working within a peer group.  One of the purposes of this application is to help determine if your child is prepared for the physical, social, emotional, and commitment demands of Trails Youth Initiatives. 


Because parents/guardians often know their children best, we ask that you complete this form as accurately and as thorough as possible.  The questions within this application give us great insight and help us to assess whether or not the Trails programme is an appropriate fit for your child and will assist them with positive personal growth and development.  There may be questions that seem personal, or that might not apply to your child.  Answer these questions as openly and honestly as possible and know that your confidentiality will be maintained.  It is also important to note that answers you provide on this application may or may not influence acceptance into the programme.  If we have any cause for concern, we will definitely connect with the parents/guardians and the applicant to discuss. Trails Youth Initiatives’ main objective is to deliver physically and emotionally safe experiences.  The more we know, the better we can serve the youth. Withholding pertinent information about the applicant could have serious implications for the individual, other participants and the staff.  We depend on your clarity and honesty for the success and safety of our programme.
 

It is important that, if you are interested in having your child join Trails, please click on TRAILS YOUTH INITIATIVES - APPLICATION INFORMATION. 

Complete and return to Nicholas Babiuk at the address/fax on page as soon as possible.