TORONTO, May 24, 2024 /CNW/ - GirlJam will bring together girls ages 5-17, and their leaders, from across Ontario for a JAM-packed one-of-a-kind day full of 120+ amazing activities divided into five program areas: Experiment in our STEM Lab; Design and create in our Arts Studio; Test your limits in our Sports and Outdoors Pavilion; Take action for a Better World in our Advocacy Hub; Build skills at our Life Stuff Arena

Who:           

5,000 girls and leaders from across Ontario



Special guests include:
Melanie Nicholson, Provincial Commissioner, Ontario Council 
Olvia Chow, Mayor of Toronto

Ausma Malik, Deputy Mayor of Toronto and Local Councillor


When:        

Saturday, May 25 from 9 am to 4 pm                     
Media are invited to attend from 1 pm to 3:30 pm


Where:       

Exhibition Place, 195 Princes' Blvd, Toronto 

Media must sign in at the Better Living Centre


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1:00-3:00 pm

Experiment in our STEM Lab

     • Power a paper straw rocket and watch if fly

     • Use animation technology to animate your name

Design and create in our Arts Studio

     • Drumming workshop 
     • Friendship bracelets

Test your limits in our Sports and Outdoors Pavilion

     • Conquer the jump rope challenge

     • Race, climb and slide through a heart-pounding obstacle course 

Take Action for a Better World in our Advocacy Hub

     • Weave mats from recycled milk bags

     • Advocating for menstrual equity

Build skills at our Life Stuff Arena

     • Car care designed specifically for youth

     • Learn essential self-protection skills

     • Women in the trades

3:00 pm

Closing ceremony

3:15 pm

Mayor Olivia Chow brings greetings


Parking:

Parking is available at Lot 854, off Manitoba Drive


Onsite Contact:

Mariann Gordon, Girl Guides of Canada | 416-802-1192

ABOUT GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA
Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC) is a place where girls can just be themselves, build connections and discover real experiences together with friends. In Guiding, girls from 5-17 meet with girls their own age in an inclusive space to explore what matters to them. With programming options ranging from innovative STEM activities to outdoor adventures and discussions on mental health and healthy relationships, girls in Guiding can customize their experience to dive into the topics relevant to them – all with the support of women volunteers who are committed to positively impacting their lives. 

For more information visit girlguides.ca or find us on social media: @girlguidesonnv

SOURCE Girl Guides of Canada

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