Our Building Youth Leadership Development (BYLD) gives young people aged 12 to 15 the opportunity to learn leadership skills, responsibility and self-confidence.
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Register for BYLD
Registration for fall 2023 BYLD is now open.
Questions
If you have questions:
- BYLD questions: call 519-742-2200, ext. 5075 or send us an email
- accessibility questions: call 519-741-2200, ext. 7389 or send us an email
Program information
- dates: Fridays between September 29 and December 15
- time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- cost: free
- location: Huron Community Centre (80 Tartan Avenue)
What you’ll learn
Through BYLD, you can learn:
- leadership skills
- communication
- program planning
- team-building skills
- disability awareness
- conflict resolution skills
- inclusion
Earn your high school community service hours through the BYLD program. Employers look for programs like BYLD on resumes when hiring young people.
Leisure access
Visit our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page to apply for lower registration fees for city-run programs. Our goal is to make city-run programs accessible to everyone.