Grand River Friendship Society is excited to announce the launch of the first program under GRFS Sports Academy, offered as part of our Football for Learning, supported by the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

This summer, GRFS Sports Academy will offer a free 7-week soccer program during July and August for children and youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The program is designed to welcome students of all skill levels and provide a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where young people can learn soccer skills, build confidence, stay active, make new friends, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Through this FIFA-sponsored initiative, GRFS will use the power of soccer not only as a sport, but also as a tool for learning, teamwork, leadership, discipline, respect, and community connection.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop age-appropriate soccer skills while also learning important life values such as cooperation, perseverance, fair play, responsibility, and mutual respect.

At GRFS, we believe that sports can bring young people together, open doors to meaningful friendships, and create safe spaces where children and youth feel supported, included, and inspired.

We are deeply grateful to FIFA for sponsoring this important initiative through the Global Citizen Education Fund and helping us create free, accessible, and meaningful opportunities for children and youth in our community.

Program Highlights:

• Free 7-week soccer program
• Open to Kindergarten to Grade 12 students
• July and August
• All skill levels welcome
• Sponsored by FIFA through Global Citizen Education Fund
• Delivered under GRFS Sports Academy
• Focused on soccer skills, teamwork, leadership, confidence, and belonging

Grand River Friendship Society looks forward to welcoming children, youth, and families to this exciting summer program.

For more information about Football for Learning program please click .

REGISTRATION LINK

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This support will help create accessible and enriching summer opportunities for children and youth across Waterloo Region by reducing financial barriers to participation and ensuring that more young people can benefit from a positive summer experience.

Through learning-based activities, recreation, creativity, leadership development, and social connection, participants will build confidence, develop new skills, form meaningful friendships, and strengthen their sense of belonging within the community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to @wrcommfdn for investing in the wellbeing and success of local children and youth. Their support helps create opportunities for young people to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive, and more connected Waterloo Region.

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