Mentor Convention
February 9, 20260
Yesterday, we had a Mentor Convention hosted by GRFS at Conrad Grebel. GRFS held its annual Mentor Training Day, bringing together 40 middle school, high school, and university mentors from...
Mentor Convention
January 27, 20260
Hello everyone, Only two weeks left! All Kitchener–Waterloo mentors, from middle school to university level, are warmly invited to our Mentor Convention, hosted by GRFS, taking place at Conrad Grebel...
Grade 10 Boys Winter Camp
January 14, 20260
Our Grade 10 boys had an unforgettable 4-day Winter Camp filled with learning, fun, and friendship. Through seminars, book reading sessions, escape room challenges, table tennis, laser tag, FIFA, and...
Winter Camp Memories
January 9, 20260
Our Winter Camp for 9th Grade Boys has come to an end — and what an incredible time it was. It was truly a blast, filled with laughter, high energy,...
We hosted a fun snow sculpture competition for our Grade 8 students. Some of our youth formed teams and worked together, while others chose to create their own designs independently....
Story Stars Wanted! 2026 YANKI Kids writer applications are now open! We’re looking for passionate young writers aged 8–12 who love to create stories and can submit one every month....
Nile Academy at Waterloo & Laurier
December 11, 20250
Nile Academy’s 11th and 12th graders visited University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, exploring campus life and future study options. They also met our own students currently studying at...
GRFS Mentors in Chicago
December 8, 20250
Our GRFS mentor delegation visited Chicago for a collaborative Mentor Development Program. During this trip, our mentors connected with partner mentor teams, joined leadership workshops, and shared successful mentoring practices....
Youth & Seniors Night at Westhill
November 20, 20250
On Wednesday, December 10, from 7:00–8:00 p.m., our youth members will be visiting The Westhill Retirement Residence for a special hour of creativity and connection with senior friends. In a...
Our high school youth met up with their mentor at 24Billiards for an evening of fun, focus, and friendship around the pool table. It was a chance to step away...