Join Project Ignite!
Where – New Friends, New Activities and Experiences Await !
We’re Back!
April: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th – 2026
Join Ukulele Workshops with Adrian Jones Music for FREE! Matches and youths are invited to attend these 4 sessions to learn how to play the ukulele!
Date: April: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th – 2026
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: CW Co-Work – B-6512 Wellington Rd 7, Elora, N0B1S0
Ukuleles will be provided to participants, and can be checked out and brought home to hone your skills
100% free to participate
If you are interested in participating, please email Nick.Clarke@BigBrothersBigSisters.ca for more information or click “Get Strumming Now” button below – to register!
Funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation
We’re Back!
January: 10th 2026
February: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th – 2026
March: 7th, 14th – 2026
Adventures in Art Making :
Get ready to unleash your inner artist with BBBSCW x Sparrow’s Nest – Bigs and Littles will have opportunity to explore a variety of art materials and art making tools in our bright and sunny Makerspace in the building of Elora Centre for the Arts. Participants will be gently guided by two of our experienced Arts Facilitators through a series of mindfully themed and fun art-making projects. Themes will be nature-based according to time of year and/or inspired by participants. December sessions will focus on gift making projects.
Details:
Dates: January: 10th 2026
February: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th – 2026
March: 7th, 14th – 2026
Time: 1pm-3pm
Locations: Makerspace in the building of Elora Centre for the Arts
(75 Melville Street, Elora, Ontario N0B 1S0) **In the Elora Centre for the arts building**
Cost: 100% free of change
As with all our Project Ignite programming, free transportation is available through Red Car Service!
If you are interested in participating, please email Nick.Clarke@BigBrothersBigSisters.ca for more information, transportation or click “Flock to The Nest” button below – to register!
Funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation
See you in the spring!
See you in (Summer) 2026!
A FREE canoeing program for youths, matches, and families involved with BBBSCW, Paddle On! with Elora Paddle Company will offer participants the chance to take a calm, picturesque canoe ride on the Grand River and paddle up close to the limestone cliffs where you can spot fossils over a million years old.
Led by the wise and skilled John and James , this weekly experience is a welcoming space for all youth!
This program is:
100% free of charge
Includes free canoe rentals. with life Jacket**
Each session will be about 45 minutes!
Dates and times to come soon
Canoe Meet-Up Location: 11 E Mill St., Elora, ON
If you are interested in participating, please email Nick.Clarke@BigBrothersBigSisters.ca for more information or click “Paddle On” button below – to register!
We’re Back!
January 24th 9am-12pm (Elora Legion)
May 23rd *TBD* (Elora Farmers Market)
See You Soon!
A FREE canoeing program for youths, matches, and families involved with BBBSCW, Got a Bike – Need A Bike with Green Lanes will offer participants the chance to learn some key bike repair skills or observe some of the pros.
Led by the wise and skilled John and Stu Reed, this weekly workshop is a welcoming space for all youth!
This program is:
100% free of charge
Includes free bike repair.
Each session will be about 3 hours!
Dates and times:
January 24th 9am-12pm (Elora Legion)
May 23rd *TBD* (Elora Farmers Market)
If you are interested in participating, please email Nick.Clarke@BigBrothersBigSisters.ca for more information or click “Ready 2 Roll” button below.
Funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation
We’re Back!
January 12th, 19th, 26th
February 2nd and 9th
Led by the incredible and culinary talented Andrea from Mandalia House, this weekly cooking workshop is about more than just recipes it’s about mental wellness, healthy eating, and building life skills in a fun, relaxed setting. We’ll explore:
Cooking on a budget
Nourishing both body and mind
Preparing easy, healthy meals
Sharing good food with great company
Date & Time:
(Ages 9 and up)January 12th, 26th and February 9th 4:30pm – 6pm
(Ages 5-8) January 19th, February 2nd 5pm-6:30pm
Location: The BHive – 900 Tower St, Unit 100A, Fergus
Cost: Free (Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation)
This program is open to all matches and youth on our caseload and we’d love to see you there!
If you are interested in participating, please email Nick.Clarke@BigBrothersBigSisters.ca for more information or click “Get Cookin’” button below to register.
Funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation
We’re Back!
Jan 13th, 20th, 27th – 2026
February: 3rd, 10th -2026
Led by the incredibly talented and compassionate Mandalia House – Andrea Lines, this weekly workshop is a welcoming space for youth to:
Explore self-expression through different creative art forms
Learn new artistic skills in a supportive environment
Focus on mental wellness and mindfulness
Build positive relationships and community connections
Where: The BHive – 900 Tower St, Unit 100A, Fergus
Who: Open the community
Cost: Absolutely FREE (Thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation)
Date: Jan 13th, 20th, 27th; Feb 3rd, 10th (Max Capacity:8)
Time: 4:30-6pm
Whether your youth is an experienced artist or just curious to try something new, ExpressU is about showing up, expressing yourself, and having fun in a safe, inclusive space.
If you are interested in participating, please email Nick.Clarke@BigBrothersBigSisters.ca for more information or click “ExpressU” button below to register.
Stay tuned for more new Programs to come!
