Level Up: Social Justice Skill Building
Registration opens August 14, 2025!
A play-based program that engages youth in civic action and social justice skills building.
For youth aged 9 to 12 years.
Fall 2025 Programs
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September 11 to October 30, 2025
Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Address: 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo in Room 200 (Lions Room)
Our first and longest standing group.
Phone number: 647-202-3114
Past Programs
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On pause. Contact Downtown Community Centre for more information: (519) 741-2501
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On pause. Contact Country Hills Community Centre for more information: 519-741-2596
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On pause. Contact City of Waterloo for more information: 519-884-5363
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On pause. Contact Victoria Hills Community Centre for more information: (519) 741-2717
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On pause. Contact Williamsburg Community Association for more information: 519-741-2240
Youth Advisory Group
Level Up’s Youth Advisory Group gives young people ages 12–16 the opportunity to co-create play-based social justice programming for kids, while also shaping the vision and direction of Level Up itself.
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As a YAG member, you’ll meet with other youth semi-monthly for 16 sessions from September 2025 - May 2026.
This is a great opportunity to:
Share your ideas and have a voice in youth programming
Gain leadership and teamwork experience
Learn about social justice and civic engagement
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Have a passion for social justice and want to make a difference
Are interested in developing or growing your leadership skills
Enjoy working with others and sharing ideas
Are curious, open-minded, and respectful of different perspectives
Are between the ages of 12–16 and can commit to attending weekly sessions
Click on this link to apply.
We are accepting applications through September 5th, 2025.
Parent/Guardian FAQ, click here.
Step Out & Step Up
A field trips-based program for youth to experience a behind the scenes look at social justice and community care in a fun immersive way! For youth aged 12 - 16 years.
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Coming in March 2025!
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Through February to March 2024, we visited with:
Kwartzlab, Regional Council Chamber, CBC, Registry Theatre, Waterloo Region Courthouse, Grand River Hospital, MT Space, University of Waterloo’s GreenHouse, Social Venture Partners - Teens, and The Youth Creativity Fund!
Join our team.
Do you love inspiring kids to play and taking action for a better world? Then we have the perfect gig for you!
Recommend a facilitator.
Know someone who would make a great Level Up Facilitator? Recommend them and get more families social justice skill-building through play!