YOUth Matter
Activities Just for YOUth!
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1600 - 1800
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Kingston Military Family Resource Centre
The KMFRC YOUth Matter team continues its mission to ensure military youth know they matter, their voices are heard, and they belong.
YOUth Matter offers military youth ages 11 to 18 a supportive space to explore and learn about mental health and wellness in an engaging, relatable way.
Each session begins with open conversations focused on mental health and well-being, followed by fun, interactive activities with peers. Every two weeks, youth participate in both planned and spontaneous activities designed to build friendships, confidence, and resilience.
An after-school snack is always included as part of the drop-in experience.
👀 Why Join YOUth Matter?
YOUth Matter is a space for military teens to connect, build confidence, and have fun, with people who understand military life.
📌 Register for YOUth Matter
Register for one or more activities using the form below.
🎉 What’s Happening at YOUth Matter?
We meet from 4–6 PM (unless otherwise noted), and every session includes a snack.
🌟 Come Early & Hang Out at the Community Hub!
Youth are welcome to arrive as early as 3:00 PM on program days to relax before the session begins.
Grab a snack, finish homework, connect with friends, and enjoy free Wi-Fi in a space designed just for YOUth.
SEPTEMBER
Date | Event | Details | Registration |
September 11 | 👻 Fort Henry Haunted Walk | 🎃 Get into the Halloween spirit early with a trip to Fort Henry's Haunted Walk! Meet us at the Fort Henry at 5:30 p.m. before we head over together for a spooky evening of fun. 👻 | Registration required |
September 21 | 💻 Coding Night | 💻 Explore, create and see what you can build during an evening of coding! Whether you already enjoy coding or are just curious to try it, come learn, experiment and connect with other military-connected youth. | Registration required
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OCTOBER
Date | Event | Details | Registration |
October 5 | 🎬 Movie Night | 🍿 Grab a snack and settle in for a movie night at the KMFRC! We’ll bring the movie and snacks, you just bring yourself and get ready for a relaxed evening with other military-connected youth. | Registration required |
October 19 | 🎃 Halloween Night | 👻 Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of themed activities, games and spooky fun! Come in costume or come as you are, either way, we’d love to see you there. | Registration required |
NOVEMBER
Date | Event | Details | Registration |
November 2 | 🌺Remembrance Day Activities | ❤️ Take part in meaningful, hands-on activities as we come together to learn, reflect and recognize Remembrance Day. Open to children and youth ages 9 and up. | No sign-up, just show up! |
November 16 | 🎳 Bowling Night | 🎳 Lace up your bowling shoes and meet us at the Garrison Bowling Alley for a night of strikes, spares and fun with other military-connected youth! Bowling and shoe rental are covered. | Registration required |
| November 30 | 🧡 Exploring Indigenous Cultures | 🪶 Join us for an evening of activities focused on learning about and exploring Indigenous cultures together. | Registration required |
DECEMBER
Date | Event | Details | Registration |
December 10 | 🍪 Holiday Baking | 🎄 Get into the holiday spirit with us at the Spiritual Fitness Centre! We’ll spend the evening baking holiday treats, having fun and enjoying some festive time together. | Registration required |
December 14 | 🎬 End-of-Year Movie Night | 🍿 Wrap up the year with YOUth Matter! Join us at the KMFRC for our final gathering of the year, complete with a movie, snacks and one last chance to hang out before the holidays. | No sign-up, just show up! |
