"The Six" is a full day event for girls between the ages of 12 - 18 who are looking to improve their personal worth and self-esteem. There will be six "hands-on" workshops throughout the day for the girls to participate in and gain tools to become more confident.
Date: Thursday March 14, 2019
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Who: Girls Only
Where: Senator O'Connor College School
Address: 60 Rowena Drive, Toronto, M3A 3R2
Cost: FREE as it is funded by the city of Toronto
Lunch is included when you register!
What to wear?
Athletic clothing only. All our workshops are hands-on and require you to be comfortable throughout the day. We have two stations which involve active movement: Basketball and Self-Defense.
What to bring?
Date: Thursday March 14, 2019
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Who: Girls Only
Where: Senator O'Connor College School
Address: 60 Rowena Drive, Toronto, M3A 3R2
Cost: FREE as it is funded by the city of Toronto
Lunch is included when you register!
What to wear?
Athletic clothing only. All our workshops are hands-on and require you to be comfortable throughout the day. We have two stations which involve active movement: Basketball and Self-Defense.
What to bring?
- Waiver to participate (will be electronically sent once you register)
- Snacks: please ensure it is peanut-free
- Health devices you may need (puffers/inhalers, epi-pens, ankle braces, etc.)
- Water bottle
THE WORKSHOPS
Self- Defense Techniques
This workshop will teach techniques used in "Gyoshi Martial Arts" in order for girls to be able to get out of a situation where their life is being threaten. The girls will be able to learn at least one technique to defend themselves after this workshop.
Leader: Sensei Paul is an International Certified Instructor for 30+ years.
This workshop will teach techniques used in "Gyoshi Martial Arts" in order for girls to be able to get out of a situation where their life is being threaten. The girls will be able to learn at least one technique to defend themselves after this workshop.
Leader: Sensei Paul is an International Certified Instructor for 30+ years.
Basketball Training
This workshop will teach girls basketball skills where they will be able to compete with one another in a game. The girls will be able to learn shooting techniques and dribbling drills to practice at home after the workshop.
Leaders: Omari Wiltshire is a professional coach working with g.a.b for 10+ years, Jr. NBA, Centennial College and now George Brown College. Vesna Galenic is a g.a.b coach and athletic trainer for Seneca.
This workshop will teach girls basketball skills where they will be able to compete with one another in a game. The girls will be able to learn shooting techniques and dribbling drills to practice at home after the workshop.
Leaders: Omari Wiltshire is a professional coach working with g.a.b for 10+ years, Jr. NBA, Centennial College and now George Brown College. Vesna Galenic is a g.a.b coach and athletic trainer for Seneca.
Beauty Tips
This workshop will teach girls about body positivity and how to love their own natural beauty and will get tips on how to find their beauty at home. The girls will be able to learn at least one recipe for at-home facials for specific skin care issues after this workshop.
Leader: Kennie Medard is a professional makeup artist and skincare enthusiast for all skin tones. She has 8+ years in the industry: Canadian Film Company, VICE, Toronto FC, Daniel Ceasar, CBC Music,etc.
This workshop will teach girls about body positivity and how to love their own natural beauty and will get tips on how to find their beauty at home. The girls will be able to learn at least one recipe for at-home facials for specific skin care issues after this workshop.
Leader: Kennie Medard is a professional makeup artist and skincare enthusiast for all skin tones. She has 8+ years in the industry: Canadian Film Company, VICE, Toronto FC, Daniel Ceasar, CBC Music,etc.
Relieving Stress
This workshop will teach girls how to calm their bodies and minds through a practice called mindfulness. The girls will learn strategies on how to create calm and balance in their busy and stressful lives.
Leader: Lena Virgilio is a Mindfulness Teacher with over 10+ years experience with the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
This workshop will teach girls how to calm their bodies and minds through a practice called mindfulness. The girls will learn strategies on how to create calm and balance in their busy and stressful lives.
Leader: Lena Virgilio is a Mindfulness Teacher with over 10+ years experience with the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Healthy Eating
This workshop will teach girls how nutritious meals impact their health and how to physically make healthy snacks and meals by working in the kitchen. The girls will be able to leave this workshop with healthy recipes they can easily make at home.
Leader: Dr. Candice Todd is a Naturopathic Doctor with a special interest in clinical nutrition, Women's Health and Performance Medicine.
This workshop will teach girls how nutritious meals impact their health and how to physically make healthy snacks and meals by working in the kitchen. The girls will be able to leave this workshop with healthy recipes they can easily make at home.
Leader: Dr. Candice Todd is a Naturopathic Doctor with a special interest in clinical nutrition, Women's Health and Performance Medicine.
Money & Budgeting
This workshop will teach girls how to prioritize spending and make realistic budgets to simulate the costs of living on their own. The girls will learn financial terms, understand credit and will know how to avoid debt as an adult.
Leader: Christa Devers-Williams is a Mortgage Broker with 20+ years in the financial industry. She works with over 50 banks and lenders across Canada. She recently published a book on homeownership. Learn more here: www.comfemortgages.com
This workshop will teach girls how to prioritize spending and make realistic budgets to simulate the costs of living on their own. The girls will learn financial terms, understand credit and will know how to avoid debt as an adult.
Leader: Christa Devers-Williams is a Mortgage Broker with 20+ years in the financial industry. She works with over 50 banks and lenders across Canada. She recently published a book on homeownership. Learn more here: www.comfemortgages.com
