The Strength In being a boy

Taking after its sister program, Power of Being a Girl, the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA is pleased to present the Strength in Being a Boy Conference. This one-day conference will feature workshops focusing on a variety of issues that impact the everyday lives of young boys. This event is offered at no cost to boys aged 10-12 and will include a full day of fun and interactive workshops, start of the day and lunch time activities, and a great, healthy lunch provided by Uptown Chefs.

Strength in Being a Boy 2022

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the 2021 Strength in Being a Boy conference was cancelled. Please check back soon in regards to information for SBB 2022. Thanks for your patience as we move forward through these uncertain times.

PAST Workshops

Boys are worried about their future wellbeing and understanding and maintaining their overall health. The theme for 2020 Conference is “knowledge builds confidence and certainty”. Understanding anxiety, depression, fear of the unknown or wanting to know how boys can understand their place in the world a bit better, this year’s SBB Conference will be focused on being the healthiest person you can be – physically, mentally and emotionally!

Brain-storm-in’

Our perceptions of our self in the world drive all aspects of our health. In this workshop the boys will make masks depicting how I see myself vs how the world sees me. Discussion will explore who they are as people; and examine how our nervous system works to keep us healthy.

Mighty Movement

Exploring the power and value of movement! Movement isn’t just a fantastic physical release – it can be an emotional outlet that can be a joyful one. Channel your inner Rockstar with this drum inspired workout and tap into how it makes your body feel.

Seeds of Change

Ground to home! Learn about where your food comes from, learn some simple healthy but tasty recipes to make when you are home alone to give yourself more choices. Have fun planting a little garden to take home to continue to watch it grow until you can eat it.

Fun(damentals) of Life

There are lots of things that can cause stress when you are young; the future and all it has to hold should not be one of them. Join this workshop to learn about the basics of finances while equipping yourselves with the tools to help you navigate through the other challenging avenues in life.