YOUth Matter Conference: Speak, Share, Shape
We invite YOUth with a military connection to come speak about what they want to see at the KMFRC, share their ideas with us, and help us shape future services and events we offer YOUth at the centre!
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10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Kingston Military Family Resource Centre
🔥 Why Attend?
✅ Share your voice, your ideas help shape youth programming
✅ Get inspired by Ryan’s journey
✅ Meet new friends and connect with other CAF youth
✅ Enjoy free lunch, fun activities, and breakout sessions
✅ Earn volunteer hours!
✅ Win prizes & leave with swag!
🌍 Special Guest Speaker: Ryan Hreljac
We’re excited to welcome Ryan Hreljac, founder of the Ryan’s Well Foundation, for a virtual keynote!
Ryan’s story started with one idea in Grade 1 and grew into a global movement to provide clean water around the world. Get ready to be inspired by a young changemaker who proves your voice can change lives.
🔗 Learn more about Ryan
🎉 Register + Participate = Prize Draw Entry!
- 🏆 Win a Fitbit or a Power Bank!
- 🎒 Every attendee gets a swag bag filled with cool gear!
🗓️ Event Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 AM | Arrival & Check-In |
| 10:15 AM | Welcome & Orientation |
| 10:45 AM | 🎤 Guest Speaker: Ryan Hreljac (Virtual) |
| 11:45 AM | 🍕 Pizza Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | 💡 Breakout Sessions (TBD – join to find out!) |
| 1:30 PM | 🎉 Fun Activity (TBD – surprise awaits!) |
| 2:00 PM | 🗣️ Wrap-Up & Open Feedback |
🤝 Want to Help?
We’re looking for youth volunteers to support planning and setup. You’ll get verified volunteer hours for your time!
🔗 Register Early, Space is Limited!
📌 Registration is required to attend
🎁 Register now to secure your swag bag and prize draw entry
🗓️ Save the date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
