Gender Affirmation Coaching – Youth & Recreation Program Leaders
We help youth program leaders and recreation staff build inclusive, gender-affirming environments where young people can learn, play, and belong without fear.
Who It's For
After-school program and camp staff
Recreation center teams and lifeguards
YMCA/YWCA and Boys & Girls Clubs
Youth group facilitators and outreach workers
Coaches, activity leaders, and peer mentors
WHAT WE OFFER
Staff Training Sessions:
- Names, pronouns & inclusive communication for youth
- Managing group dynamics and handling bullying or exclusion
- Creating gender-inclusive registration and participation policies
Youth Program Consultation:
- Activity planning with inclusion in mind
- Family communication scripts & intake updates
- Washroom, change room, and sleeping arrangement guidance
Visuals & Printables:
- Posters, badges, name templates, and signage
- Icebreaker templates and affirmation games
- Inclusive group norms and youth-friendly agreements
OUR APPROACH
- Youth-centered, playful, and trauma-informed
- Adaptable to staff with varying levels of experience
- Respectful of organizational goals and safety practices
WHAT PROGRAM LEADERS SAY
"This training helped us shift from ‘welcoming everyone’ to showing every kid that they belong."
Camp Director, Youth Leadership Program
"We didn’t know what we didn’t know. Now our staff feels more ready — and our campers feel safer."
Rec Coordinator, Municipal Youth Centre
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LET'S MAKE YOUR SPACE SAFER
Every young person deserves a program that sees them fully. We can help you get there — with heart, structure, and clarity.