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Poster for GRFS Football for Learning Fall 2026 with free soccer training and education support

Grand River Friendship Society Youth Mental Health & Leadership

Football for Learning Expands for Fall 2026 with Free Soccer and Academic Support

September 6, 20261

GRFS Football for Learning Fall 2026 offers free weekly soccer training, education support, mentorship, and life-skills programming for children and youth in Waterloo Region.

Children practising soccer skills during the GRFS Football for Learning summer program.

Children resting together on the field during a GRFS summer soccer training session.

Young soccer participants listening to instructions during the GRFS Football for Learning program.

Children and youth completing a soccer dribbling drill on a sunny field.

Families and more than 100 young participants gathered for the GRFS summer soccer opening.

GRFS summer soccer field beside a FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund grant recipient banner.

Coach addressing children and families at the opening GRFS Football for Learning soccer session.

Families checking in beside GRFS and FIFA Education Fund banners at summer soccer training.

More than 100 children and youth gathered for the GRFS Football for Learning summer soccer program.

Families watching children and youth participate in GRFS summer soccer training.

Grand River Friendship Society Youth Mental Health & Leadership

Football for Learning Summer Soccer Program Begins with Over 100 Participants

July 26, 20260

More than 100 children and youth participated in the first Football for Learning summer soccer training sessions delivered by GRFS Sports Academy, enjoying soccer, friendship, teamwork, and learning in a welcoming environment.

Grand River Friendship Society is a registered charity. Charitable registration number 844380329 RR 0001