Calgary, Alberta

Empowering
Calgary's
Youth to Lead
& Inspire.

We connect young people across Calgary with mentors, education, and community programs that ignite confidence and build lifelong leaders.

500+ Youth Reached
Est. in Calgary
Nonprofit & Free

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Community Impact

Changing Lives Daily

Who We Are

Built on Three Pillars

Youth Circle of Calgary Society is a registered nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for young people aged 12–24 across our city.

Mentorship

We pair youth with Calgary professionals and community leaders who invest time, wisdom, and encouragement into the next generation's growth.

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Education

From coding bootcamps to financial literacy workshops, we provide accessible learning experiences that prepare youth for a rapidly changing world.

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Community

We build safe, inclusive spaces where Calgary youth can express themselves, find belonging, and discover the power of collective action.

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Our Impact

Numbers That Matter

500+

Youth Served Annually

40+

Volunteer Mentors

12+

Active Programs

100%

Free to Participants

What We Offer

Our Programs

Hands-on, youth-led programming designed to develop real skills and real confidence.

Technology

Tech Launchpad

Beginner-friendly coding, web design, and app-building workshops led by Calgary tech professionals. Ages 14–22.

Saturdays · 10am–1pm Free
Leadership

Voices of Tomorrow

Public speaking, advocacy, and civic engagement training that prepares youth to lead in their schools and communities.

Wednesdays · 5–7pm Free
Finance

Money Smart Youth

Practical financial literacy — budgeting, saving, credit, and entrepreneurship — taught by local finance experts.

Bi-weekly · Sundays Free
Arts

Create YYC

Visual arts, photography, and digital media workshops where young creatives can tell their stories and find their voice.

Thursdays · 4–6pm Free
Wellness

Mind Matters

Mental health literacy, stress management, and peer support circles facilitated by trained youth counsellors and social workers.

Flexible · Drop-in Free

More Coming Soon

We're always growing. Got an idea for a program or want to volunteer your skills? We'd love to hear from you.

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"
Youth Circle gave me my first mentor, my first stage, and my first sense of belonging in Calgary. Today I lead workshops here myself.

Program Alumna

Youth Circle Graduate · Calgary, AB