Youth Programs

Empowering the
Next Generation

Through mentorship, music, education support, and leadership development, we help young newcomers discover their potential and build bright futures.

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Our Approach

Programs for Every Young Newcomer

We believe every young person has unique talents waiting to be discovered. Our youth programs create safe, supportive spaces where newcomer youth can grow, learn, and thrive.

From academic support to creative expression through music, we offer diverse pathways for young people to build confidence, develop skills, and connect with their community.

What We Offer

Our Youth Programs

PEYP - Positive Empowerment Youth Program

PEYP - Positive Empowerment Youth Program

Our flagship youth initiative providing comprehensive support including mentorship, academic assistance, and personal development for newcomer youth ages 12-24.

  • One-on-one mentorship matching
  • Group empowerment sessions
  • Life skills workshops
  • Career exploration activities
  • Cultural identity support
  • Parent engagement programs
Guitars Over Guns Ottawa

Guitars Over Guns Ottawa

A transformative music education program that uses the power of music to help youth develop confidence, creativity, and emotional expression.

  • Free guitar lessons
  • Group music sessions
  • Performance opportunities
  • Songwriting workshops
  • Recording studio access
  • Professional mentorship
Academic Support

Academic Support

Tutoring and homework help to ensure young newcomers succeed in Canadian schools and achieve their educational goals.

  • After-school tutoring
  • Homework help sessions
  • ESL/FSL support
  • Study skills workshops
  • School navigation help
  • Post-secondary guidance
Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Programs designed to build leadership skills, civic engagement, and community involvement among young newcomers.

  • Youth leadership workshops
  • Public speaking training
  • Community project planning
  • Peer mentorship training
  • Youth advisory council
  • Volunteer opportunities

For All Ages

Programs by Age

We offer age-appropriate programming for youth ages 12-24.

Junior Youth
12-14

Junior Youth

PEYP, Academic Support, Guitars Over Guns

High School
15-18

High School

All programs, Leadership Development

Young Adults
19-24

Young Adults

Mentorship, Career Development, Leadership

Featured Program

Guitars Over Guns Ottawa

Guitars Over Guns uses the transformative power of music education to help at-risk youth develop the skills they need to overcome hardship and reach their full potential.

No musical experience required
Free instruments provided
Small group and individual lessons
Performance opportunities throughout the year

What Our Youth Say

“The guitar program helped me express myself when I didn't have the words. Music became my language.”

Fatima, 16

Fatima, 16

Guitars Over Guns

“My mentor helped me navigate high school and now I'm preparing for university. I couldn't have done it without PEYP.”

David, 18

David, 18

PEYP Mentorship

Register Your Child

If you have a young person aged 12-24 who could benefit from our programs, we'd love to welcome them. Registration is free and we accommodate all schedules.

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Become a Youth Mentor

Make a lasting impact in a young person's life. We're always looking for caring adults to serve as mentors, tutors, and music instructors.

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Program Schedule

Our programs run throughout the school year with special summer programming. Contact us to learn about current session dates and availability.

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