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20221119 Youth Wellness Leader Certificate Training KM 0264

Workshops

Active, engaging, and practical, helping participants apply wellness strategies to their classrooms, schools and communities.

The Podclass

Hosts chat with professionals in health, education, inclusion and diversity, and well-being to explore connections between the three.

Building Healthy School Communities

A 4-part course that lays the foundations for understanding well-being in the context of education settings.

Workshops

Ever Active’s workshops are designed to be active, engaging, and practical. Helping participants apply wellness strategies to their classrooms, schools and communities.

We work alongside children and youth, educators, and community partners to build skills, strengthen connections, and create spaces where everyone belongs.

Check out our current offerings below for both adults and youth.

Customized plans are also available.
contact us for more information.

ADULT WORKSHOP INVESTMENT

60 minutes $565 + GST
90 minutes $675 + GST
2 hours $785 + GST
Half day $1070 + GST
Full day $1740 + GST

*Pricing includes $250 worth of ready-to-use resources featured in the session. Travel costs differ by location and will be added to total cost.

ADULT WORKSHOPS

Ever Active Schools provides high-quality professional development opportunities for teachers, school communities, and community programs in areas that support health, well-being and learning. Professional development continues to be a valuable investment in schools and communities. Participants continue to rate their experience in these workshops very high, and they always leave with practical ideas and tools for all types of classroom settings.

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Empowering Inclusive School Communities: Navigating Alberta’s Gender Policy Legislation through a Student Wellbeing and Human Rights Approach

This engaging professional learning session from Ever Active Schools supports teachers and school staff in responding to Alberta’s gender policy legislation with confidence and care. Grounded in equity and student well-being, the session offers practical strategies to create inclusive classrooms while meeting policy expectations. Educators will explore gender diversity, human rights considerations, and actionable tools to foster safe, welcoming spaces for all students.

Energizing the Curriculum with EAS Resources

This active workshop highlights how to use some of Ever Active's newest resources to meet K-6 Physical Education & Wellness outcomes in dynamic and engaging ways. Participants will learn about and interact with resources that bring the curriculum to life, such as Wellness Word of the Week and Ever Active Academy Learning Podcast. Ideal for educators looking to integrate wellness topics through movement.

Games & Activities for Adolescent Self-Regulation and Wellness

Middle and high school students are navigating unique emotional and social challenges. This session equips teachers and group leaders with physical activity-based tools to support their self-regulation and mental wellness. Learn engaging activities designed to foster emotional control and connection through movement. This session is rooted in current mental health trends and builds on practices from active living and mental well-being initiatives.

Low-Equipment, High-Engagement Games for All Group Sizes

Maximize participation and minimize prep with this fast-paced, active session focused on fun, inclusive games that require little equipment. Perfect for busy teachers, program leaders, large groups, or programs without a gym or PE specialist, these activities support movement throughout the day while aligning with wellness outcomes. Leave with a full toolbox of ready-to-use games adaptable to any environment.

Dirt Time: Outdoor Mentorship and Capacity Building for Outdoor Educators

“Dirt Time” goes beyond certification by providing mentorship, support and experiential learning while in the outdoors. In the outdoor world, "dirt time" is the time spent on trail, learning from your surroundings and experiences. “Dirt Time” aims to build your capacity as an outdoor leader and educator, covering everything from paperwork and planning to classroom management while outdoors.This can be booked as a professional learning opportunity or in-school residency and mentorship program with flexibility to meet your needs.

YOUTH WORKSHOPS & CERTIFICATIONS

Ever Active offers engaging, hands-on workshops and certification opportunities designed specifically for children and youth, building skills that support health, well-being, leadership, and learning. These workshops create opportunities for youth to connect, grow, and discover their strengths while having fun.

Whether in classrooms, leadership clubs, or small groups, our workshops are interactive, inclusive, and focused on helping youth build confidence, teamwork skills, and a sense of belonging. Participants consistently share that these sessions are fun, empowering, and full of ideas they can take back to their peers.

Workshop and certification investment amounts are listed below. Customized plans are available, please contact us for more information.

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Students as Change Makers Workshop

This fun and engaging 3 part workshop series is designed to activate student leadership skills through play, belonging, and personal strengths. Designed for leadership clubs, individual classes, or small student groups, each session builds foundational skills that promote positive school culture and empower students to lead with empathy and confidence. The workshops offer a strength-based, student centered approach to encourage leadership skills.

SESSION 1: Character Strengths

Students explore their personal strengths through interactive activities to foster connection and confidence.

Session 2: Play is for EVERYBODY framework

Though Ever Active’s Play is for EVERYBODY framework, this session teaches belonging, inclusion and compassion through movement based activities that empower students to lead in meaningful ways.

Session 3: Change Makers in Action

Students demonstrate the skills learned in an outdoor rotation of games and activities that explore teamwork, communication and play! This active session is an opportunity for the change makers to hone their skills and can be used as a framework to share back with the

Schools will be provided with an implementation package that could be used to replicate the activation stations for a school wide Play is for EVERYBODY Day event! This is an excellent opportunity for student changemakers to lead stations and share back with their peers!

Investment: $1,275 + applicable travel costs

Outdoor Youth Leadership Certification

Are you interested in an outdoor career? The Outdoor Council of Canada Field Leader Course is great certification to start this journey. The OCC FL Course provides the organizational and facilitation skills needed to take people outdoors. This course is a two day time commitment with a mix of classroom and outdoor learning. This can set the stage for a future career in the outdoors, tourism or education while joining an awesome community of practitioners committed to creating and delivering quality outdoor experiences across Canada.

Investment: $275 per participant for a group of 10

Youth Forward: Inclusive Leadership Certification

Utilizing the award-winning "Play is for Everybody" framework, the Inclusive Leadership Certification is designed for youth to develop essential skills for today's world. This engaging training will take 4 hours and will empower youth to practice equity, collaboration, and leadership in action. Students gain confidence, learn to value diverse perspectives, and become positive changemakers in their schools and communities.

This training offers you the tools to:

Speak up for fairness
Celebrate differences
Build spaces where everyone belongs

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this training, participants will:

Understand Inclusion in Action: Explore how equity, representation, accessibility, and empathy show up in real life
Build Practical Leadership Skills: Develop key competencies employers are looking for: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and leadership
Strengthen Your Resume and Employability with Real-World Skills: Earn an industry-recognized certificate that shows you're trained in inclusive practices—great for job applications, volunteer work, and leadership roles!

Hybrid Pricing:

$20/student (10 student minimum)

(facilitator guide and online training module provided)

In-Person Trainer:

$1500 - up to 10 students

$2000- up to 20 students

$2500 - up to 30 students

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The Podclass

Have you heard? Ever Active Schools launched a podcast in late 2020 called The Podclass. Intended as an educational resource, our hosts chat with professionals in health, education, inclusion and diversity, and well-being to explore connections between the three.

The first series, Conversations on School Health, is a collaboration with the Werklund School of Education that aims to maximize students’ and teachers’ health and well-being. Since the launch of that series, EAS has published 54 episodes with topics ranging from the role of play and the outdoors in education, to encouraging positive mental health, to the role of trustees in school well-being.

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Building Healthy School Communities

Created by Ever Active and Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew’s Body Image Research Lab at the Werklund School of Education, Building Healthy School Communities was launched in 2020 as a free, 4-part online course that lays the foundations for understanding well-being in the context of education settings for in-service or pre-service teachers.

The modules include: Conceptualizing Well-being, Wellness in Education Settings, Introduction to Comprehensive School Health, and Sources of Health Information.

The course takes approximately 1 - 1.5 hours to complete.

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