She Can!

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Milton Community Resource Centre’s She Can! programs are FREE, girl centered, designed to empower and uplift girls in our community. These programs will foster strength, leadership and resilience through hands on activities and thought-provoking discussions.

She Can! facilitators design the activities alongside the girls, ensuring that it is age appropriate and that it meets the needs and interests of each specific group.

Thanks to Cogeco for highlighting the impact She Can! is making on young girls in the community. Check out the video segment produced by Cogeco by clicking the video thumbnail. Thank you to everyone who supported She Can! by participating in, fundraising for, or donating to our All 4 Her 5k, that happened on June 22, 2024!


Current Programs

Our programs are designed to help girls and non-binary youth build confidence, discover passions, and develop leadership skills. Whether they love art, science, sports, or something new, there’s a program to spark their potential. Use the filters to find the perfect fit and support their growth every step of the way!

 

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She Can Choose!

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
April 16 - June 18 (10 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Age:
10-13 Years (Must have started grade 5)
Cost: No Cost
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Get ready for a fun-filled, empowering experience with She Can Choose! This dynamic program gives participants the chance to build essential life skills through exciting, hands-on activities. Girls will strengthen their communication, learn to recognize and manage stress in healthy ways, and develop the confidence to make positive, informed decisions—even in the face of peer pressure. Most importantly, participants will discover that their voice matters—and they'll be encouraged to use it boldly and proudly. Because choosing your path means knowing your worth, speaking up, and leading with confidence!

She Can Create!

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Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
April 15 - June 17 (10 sessions - Wednesdays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Age:
11 - 14 Years (Must have started Grade 6)
Cost: No Cost
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Join She Can! and the ACT Initiative (Artists and Children Together) for an exciting art-based program! Participants in the She Can Create! program will have the opportunity to begin to build skills by using a variety of art media in open-ended ways. Art and creativity are strong ways for humans to express themselves and the She Can Create! program will allow girls the time to become comfortable with using art materials, while giving them alternate ways of sharing their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Participants will explore self-expression, mental health, mindfulness and social connection throughout their time in the program.

She Can Lead!

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Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
April 16 - June 18 (10 sessions - Thursdays)
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Age:
8-11 Years Old (Must have started Grade 3)
Cost: No Cost
Location: MCRC - 410 Bronte Street South

Step into your leadership potential with She Can Lead! This empowering program is all about building strong relationships and growing together in a supportive, inspiring community. Through fun and interactive activities—like team-building games, group discussions, and role plays—participants will strengthen their communication, collaboration, and leadership skills while forming meaningful connections with peers and mentors. Because great leaders lift others up—and it all starts here!

She Can Play!

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Dates:
March 24 - April 28 (6 sessions - Tuesdays)
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Age:
11-14 (Must have started Grade 6)
Cost: No Cost
Location: Craig Keilburger Secondary School - 1151 Highside Dr, Milton

Join She Can! For our multi-sports program! She Can Play is a multi-sport program that is designed to provide youth with a safe and inclusive space to engage in sports and express themselves confidently, free from judgment or intimidation. At She Can Play!, participants will have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills in basketball, volleyball and soccer through fun games and engaging drills. Not only will they develop their athletic abilities, but they will also build meaningful connections with others, fostering a positive and supportive community.

 

She Can Stand Strong!
April PA Day Workshop

Details: For girls (inclusive of transgender & cisgender) & non-binary youth
Date:
April 24th
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Age:
7-10 Years (must have started Grade 2)
Cost: No Cost
Location: 410 Bronte St. S

She Can Stand Strong... Bend, Bounce Back, and Believe! In this workshop, you'll climb mountains, practice new tools and see how strong you already are. Sometimes challenges are small, like losing a game. Sometimes they're big, like when life changes in hard ways. Either way, you'll learn reminders that you can keep going, try again and ask for help when you need it

 


Program Descriptions

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Have She Can! in Your School!

We have 3 terms available for schools: Fall - starting in September, Winter - starting in January, and Spring - starting in April. You may select which terms work best for your school.Ā  Our programs run best in smaller groups, therefore we have a maximum of 15 participants per program.Ā 

 

 


Stay Connected!

Connect with us online where we share activity ideas, journal prompts, inspirational quotes and information about upcoming program opportunities.

She Can! Instagram Page

This is designed to meet girls where they are at and provide a place of positivity online for them!

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She Can! Parent Facebook Group

This is designed for parents where they can gain girl centered resources and activities to share with their girls.

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She Can's programs are completely free for all families. All supplies are provided to ensure that all girls can participate. Girls work through our impactful curriculums, learning skills and strategies to help them feel their very best. There are opportunities to connect with other participants, and with our wonderful staff, helping them to feel socially connected.

We rely on grants, fundraising and donations to continue this important work. Your donation today would enable us to continue to provide the much needed program supplies to girls in our community for our upcoming programs.


For more information about She Can! programs, contact Jessica Lowe: jessica.lowe@mcrc.on.ca

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She Can! is part of MCRC's Empowerment Programs.

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