Teens Can Cook

The Teens Can Cook Program is a family cooking program designed to engage teens (13-18) within Europe. Teens who register for this program will receive a cooking kit which includes a cookbook, an apron, and a set of measuring cups. They are then asked to complete three challenges which will be sent via email. Participants who successfully complete all three challenges and submit photos will then receive a special prize. This program runs November to May. Registration for the 2025–2026 program is now closed. Please check back in September 2026 for future registration opportunities.


Pens and Pals (ages 3-18)

Would you like to send a letter to a friend or a loved one? Maybe you would like to write to a new pen pal? If you would like to be paired with someone your age, in Europe or Canada, let us know, and we'll get you connected.

  • What: We will send you a new stationery kit every six months to personalize your letters.
  • When: Register anytime by sending an email to mfse.childyouthprograms@cfmws.com.
  • What we need from you: Your name, age and full home address. 

Babysitters Training Course

The Babysitters Training Course that MFS(E) facilitates was created by the Canada Safety Council. Over half a million young people have been trained across Canada. The Babysitters Training Course is aimed at youth turning 12 by the end of the calendar year or older. It is designed to demonstrate their capabilities by completing the course.

  • The Babysitters Training Course teaches:
    • Rights and Responsibilities
    • Child Development and Behavioral Problems
    • Caring for Children
    • Nutrition
    • Safety and Basic First Aid
    • Handling Emergencies
    • Sick Children
    • Games and Play Activities
    • Children with Special Needs
    • Advice for Parents
  • ​​​​​​​Certification
    Each course graduate is presented with a wall certificate and a wallet card. These confirm that the holder has completed 10 hours of training and successfully passed a comprehensive examination.

    Centres offer this training on a yearly basis depending on interest from the community. If you are interested in the course, please contact your MFS(E) centre.

    For OUTCAN locations where there is no centre, youth may take part in a class that is being hosted by another nation and the cost will be reimbursed by MFS(E) if it meets the same standards as the Canadian Safety council course. The Babysitters Training course must be done in a live, classroom setting and cannot be done online or virtually. Please reach out to your MFS(E) centre for more information. 

Youth Leadership Conference

The annual Youth Leadership Conference, which typically takes place in the winter, is a European wide program open to all CAF youth between the ages of 13 and 18. The Conference is designed to inspire and teach leadership skills, promote team building techniques, and provide an opportunity for youth to connect and build lifelong relationships with other youth living in Europe. For more information, please contact mfse.childyouthprograms@cfmws.com. 

Applying to Post Secondary Education in Canada

Applying to college or university may seem overwhelming, but it can be very manageable if you have the right tools and information. 
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Youth Employment Preparation Program

YEP aims to assist youth aged 15-21 gain the knowledge, skills and experience to make a successful transition into the labour market. 
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