FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
If the answer to your question is not listed below, please reach out to Progress Peel by email.
What is the cost for my child to participate in the youth leadership acadamy?
The cost of the youth leadership acadamy is $30 per month and it is billed monthly for 12 months of the year.
The youth leadership acadamy runs from September to June. What happens in July and August?
In the months of July and August, Progress Peel does hiking in the more northern sections of the Bruce Trail. These are multiple-day events with hiking over 3 or 4 days at a time.
I would like to participate in the adult volunteer program while my children participate in the youth volunteer program. Can we all volunteer at the same time?
Yes. There will be a number of occasions when adult and youth volunteers participate in the same community-building activities at the same time.
We do not live in the Region of Peel, but we do live close. Can my children join the youth leadership acadamy?
Progress Peel does not restrict entry to the youth leadership acadamy. If you live outside the Region of Peel, you are welcome to join. Please note that all regular training will be done in the Region of Peel.
My child has a disability but would still like to participate. Can they join?
Progress Peel does not discriminate against any child for any reason. So long as your child is committed to participating as best as they can, they are welcome to join. Discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, gender identity, gender orientation, ability, financial status, national origin, or similar grounds is not accepted at Progress Peel.
What are the attendance commitments for each of the three programs?
For the youth and adult volunteer programs, there is effectively no attendance requirement. Training and community-building events will be scheduled and people are welcome to engage them as they wish. People registered for either volunteer program will be contacted by email about where and when events will be held.
For the youth leadership acadamy, attendance is strictly enforced. The training is progressive and students missing sessions can quickly fall behind. Students are expected to catch up on missed material on their own time, and lessons will be available online through Google Classroom. If students miss too many training sessions, they will be removed from the program.