Girls Can Too (GCT) is a program designed to introduce and prepare female-identifying youth for trades-based careers in the environmental sector.
While completing valuable projects that contribute to the ecological well-being and sustainability of the community, participants learn a range of hands-on skills from successful female professionals in a variety of environmental-focused roles, and network with environmental organizations in the region.
This program also offers participants a chance to earn up to 35 community service hours.
Earn experience, gain confidence, and build your resume with Girls Can Too this summer!
TRCA is committed to creating an accessible experience and an inclusive environment for BIPOC and LGBTQ2+ individuals. If you have any questions about registration and program eligibility or require accessibility accommodations, please contact girlscantoo@trca.ca.
2024 Summer Program
Program Eligibility:
- Female-identifying youth in grades 7–12
- Able to commit to volunteering for five full days (Monday to Friday)
- Interested in the outdoors and environmental conservation
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Punctual and reliable
Program Dates and Locations:
- July 8-12: Heart Lake Conservation Park, Brampton
- July 22–26: Claireville Conservation Area, Brampton
- August 12–16: Albion Hills Conservation Park, Caledon
Transportation:
Transportation will be provided for interested participants. Each program week has two pickup location options to choose from. Alternatively, participants can be dropped off directly at the program sites by a parent or guardian.
Program Weeks:
July 8–12: Heart Lake Conservation Park, Brampton
Transportation options:
- Bus pickup/drop off at Turner Fenton Secondary School (7935 Kennedy Rd S, Brampton)
- Bus pickup/drop off at Heart Lake Secondary School (296 Conestoga Dr, Brampton)
- Own transportation to Heart Lake Conservation Park (10818 Heart Lake Rd, Brampton)
ABOUT HEART LAKE CONSERVATION PARK.
July 22–26: Claireville Conservation Area, Brampton
Transportation options:
- Bus pickup/drop off at Chinguacousy Secondary School (1370 Williams Pkwy E, Brampton)
- Bus pickup/drop off Castlebrooke Secondary School (10 Gardenbrooke Trail, Brampton)
- Own transportation to Claireville Conservation Area (8180 Hwy 50, Brampton)
ABOUT CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA.
August 12–16: Albion Hills Conservation Park, Caledon
Transportation options:
- Bus pickup/drop off at Southfields Village PS (110 Learmont Ave, Caledon)
- Bus pickup/drop off at St Nicholas Elementary School (120 Harvest Moon Dr, Bolton)
- Own transportation to Albion Hills Conservation Park (16500 Peel Regional Rd 50, Caledon)
ABOUT ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION PARK.
About the Girls Can Too Program
Girls Can Too provides female-identifying youth with hands-on learning experiences in construction and ecology. The program includes mentorship and training opportunities with females from a variety of professions.
Upon completion of the program, participants receive a certificate verifying their hours of community service, which can be used towards their high school diploma.
All projects contain construction and ecology aspects that will enable participants to gain hands-on skills, learn about the natural environment and sustainability. Female mentors will provide practical instruction, positive leadership, host workshops, and share first-hand experiences.
Questions about Girls Can Too?
For more information, please contact:
girlscantoo@trca.on.ca
We would like to extend a big thank you to all organizations, and community members for their support of this initiative with time, mentorship, financial and in-kind donations. The success of this program would not be possible without your generosity and guidance.
