918 BATHURST, TORONTO • ETOBICOKE/MISSISSAUGA
Wayfinders Club
Participants launch or grow a business, make friends, and work on real projects to earn the funds for a trip they choose, plan, and take together at the end of the program.
Program at a Glance
Your teenager is more capable than they think. Wayfinders exists to prove it to them.
In this 8-month leadership program, teens ages 12–15 build entrepreneurial skills through business ventures and fundraising projects. They learn how to create opportunities, take initiative, and work toward a shared goal: earning a real group trip that they choose, plan, and take together.
The program fee of $120/month covers the weekly sessions, coaching, events, and community.
By the end of the program, participants arrive at their destination knowing they made it happen themselves through their own effort, initiative, and teamwork.
That’s not a youth program. That’s a turning point.
Pre-registration for Cohort 2026-2027 is OPEN!
DOWNTOWN TORONTO | ETOBICOKE/MISSISSAUGA
Weekly meetings 5 PM to 7:30 PM · Sept 2026 — May 2027
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
We cap enrolment at 15 teens to protect the quality and community of the program.
Spots are filled in the order families complete enrolment. Reserve your spot today!
The Basics
8-month business accelerator and leadership program for teens.
Weekly 2-hour meetings. Starts September 17, 2026.
The program will be delivered in two locations:
- 918 Bathurst St, Downtown Toronto
- Etobicoke/Mississauga (location TBD)
Their Business, Their Hustle
Every teen launches or grows their own venture independently or as part of a team, whether it's a local service like babysitting or landscaping, a handcrafted product business, or an online venture. They learn how to identify opportunities, test ideas, attract customers, and build a business from the ground up. Teens also run group fundraising projects together toward one shared goal.
The Destination
Teens pitch and vote on where they want to go — choosing a Plan A and Plan B to ensure the trip is realistic and achievable. Then they plan the logistics, set the budget, and spend eight months making it happen. The trip is the finish line they build themselves.
The Community
Every session starts with something fun — team building, games, and activities that make Thursday the best day of the week. Add Halloween and Christmas parties, birthday celebrations, and field trips. Teens build real friendships with like-minded peers working toward the same goal. Because who you grow with matters as much as what you learn.
The Travel
Teens travel together during a school break to a destination they chose and planned. We’re proud partners with a travel organization in Nicaragua — offering a safe, high-quality international experience. Other destinations may include trips to Ottawa, Canadian Rockies, group camping, and more. Teens vote for what motivates them most.
The Icing on the Cake *
A limited number of participants may receive a Kindraza travel grant of up to one-third (1/3) of the trip cost based on their commitment, attendance, leadership, and contribution to group fundraising.
A tween finishes a babysitting course, gets the certificate, feels excited. And then… The certificate sits in a drawer and the kid is back on the phone scrolling.
Another story: two friends decide to shovel driveways together. They write a flyer, print it out, walk the neighbourhood, tape it to every lamppost. Crickets. After months they finally land one job — and immediately argue about who does what, who gets paid how much, and who’s actually responsible for showing up.
Neither story ends with a business. Both end with frustration.
These are real stories. And they happen because having a skill is not the same as knowing how to turn it into something. Knowing how to shovel snow doesn’t mean you know how to build a snow-shoveling business.
That's when the mentorship is necessary.
Our mentors are experienced entrepreneurs who teach teens how to find their niche, identify their target audience, price their services, split responsibilities, and pivot if necessary — turning a good idea into something that actually works. They also lead group fundraising projects, help teens acquire the skills their venture needs to be viable, and create an environment where initiative is celebrated and independence is built on purpose.
We also bring in guest speakers — entrepreneurs, creatives, artists, and accomplished individuals with real stories worth hearing — to expose teens to bigger possibilities and expand how they think about their future.
Earning money is good, but knowing how to create opportunities for yourself and act on them is what matters the most.
What matters most is consistent leadership, initiative, teamwork, community involvement, and active contribution to all group fundraising efforts.
No. The trip is optional. Throughout the Wayfinders program, teens earn funds through their businesses and group fundraising projects. At the end of the program, they can choose to use their earnings toward the group trip or keep their earned funds and use them for other goals, such as growing their business, saving for the future, or funding another project. Our goal is to help teens learn how to create opportunities for themselves and make confident decisions with the money they earn.
THE EIGHT MONTH JOURNEY
A season of real work, real growth, real reward.
September — October
Bond & Begin
The group forms, bonds, and starts planning. First fundraising event ( Carnival at a local park ) within the first six weeks — small but real, designed to create an early win and make the trip feel possible.
Halloween Party
November — December
Build Momentum
Group fundraising events ramp up. Teens launch personal business activity. December brings the Children's Business Fair — a public showcase where teens sell their own products and services to the community.
Christmas Party
January — February
The Middle Miles
The hardest stretch — novelty has worn off, the trip still feels distant. We mark the halfway point with a milestone event: a dinner, a parent showcase, a celebration of how far the group has come.
Teens run Workshops and Community Projects
March — May
The Final Push and Departure
The trip gets booked. Fundraising reaches its goal. The group reflects on what they've built and what they've learned.
⅓ — Organization Subsidy*
- Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and positive influence among peers
- Work well collaboratively with others
- Maintain strong attendance and community involvement
- Actively participate in all group fundraising efforts throughout the 8-month program
Scholarships are awarded at Kindraza’s discretion and are not guaranteed for all participants.
That moment of arrival, knowing you earned it, is something that stays.
That’s the win.
Priced to be sustainable.
Trial month (first 4 weeks) fee: $35
The first four weeks introduce the core challenges of Wayfinders and give teens an opportunity to experience the program before making a longer-term commitment. The program works best when everyone actively contributes to projects and planning. By the end of week four, teens will have a clear understanding of the program and whether they enjoy the process of planning and building projects together. After the trial phase, Wayfinders moves into deeper business development and trip-planning activities.
Register for Cohort 2026-2027
Program Start Date: September 17th
918 Bathurst St, Toronto · Etobicoke/Mississauga · Every Thursday · Sept 2026 — May 2027
PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN
We cap enrolment at 15 teens to protect the quality and community of the program.
Spots are filled in the order families complete enrolment.
more about WAYFINDERS club
A program that helps youth build independence, adaptability, and real-world life skills.
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The goalPlan, fund, and earn a travel experience. -
The skill developmentEntrepreneurship, communication, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, initiative. -
The transformationA group of teens who don’t know each other learn to trust each other, collaborate, overcome challenges together, and become a genuine community.
Many parents worry:
- My teen doesn’t have close friends.
- My teen lacks confidence.
- My teen spends too much time online.
- My teen needs positive peers and good influence.
- Will my teen be ready for a world where AI is changing how everything works?
Wayfinders is here to address all of those concerns naturally.
Entrepreneurship for teens Toronto, youth leadership program, teen business mentorship at 918 Bathurst St, youth travel program, hands-on learning, AI-ready skills.— Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President
WHY WAYFINDERS EXISTS
The world your teen is entering looks nothing like the one you prepared for.
These are not skills you can download. They can't be taught through a lecture or a worksheet. They have to be practiced — through real situations, real challenges, real stakes.
That's what Wayfinders is. Not a class. Not a camp. A real experience where your teenager earns their way to a real trip by building the skills that no algorithm can replace, all in a fun and supportive environment among like-minded peers.
Entrepreneurship for teens Toronto, youth leadership program, teen business mentorship at 918 Bathurst St, youth travel program, hands-on learning, AI-ready skills.They earn it.
Donations or passive funding are not allowed to cover a teen’s share of the trip cost.
Over eight months, teens earn funds and develop real skills in business, teamwork, and execution through activities like:
- Their own business (working independently or as part of a team)
- Market booths and fairs
- Carnival and community fundraising events
- Babysitting and local service offerings
By the end of the program, participants don’t just earn a trip—they prove they can set a meaningful goal and create the value needed to achieve it.
Beyond the fun and practical know-how, this program nurtures mental well-being and helps teens grow into confident, capable, well-rounded adults ready to thrive in any future they choose.
This youth entrepreneurship program goes far beyond the basics, it teaches teens how to think creatively, solve problems, and take charge of their ideas. From managing money and marketing themselves to communicating with confidence and planning projects, they’ll build a toolkit of real-world skills. These aren’t just for now, they’re the building blocks for college, careers, and whatever passions they pursue down the road. Imagine your teen handling challenges head on, turning setbacks into opportunities, and standing out as a leader among their peers!
Join Cohort 2026-2027
Program Start Date: September 17th
918 Bathurst St, Toronto · Every Thursday · Sept 2026 — May 2027
We cap enrolment at 15 teens to protect the quality and community of the program.
Spots are filled in the order families complete enrolment.
WHAT PARENTS ASK
Questions & Answers
We’re also bringing in inspiring guest speakers and mentors that teens will genuinely be excited to meet and learn from — including entrepreneurs, creatives, artists, and other accomplished individuals with powerful real-life stories and experiences to share.
The goal is to expose teens to bigger possibilities, meaningful conversations, and people who can expand the way they think about their future.
To ensure the trip remains accessible and achievable regardless of fundraising outcomes, we prepare multiple destination options:
- Plan A: an out-of-province (BC, AB, NS) or international trip
- Plan B: a trip within Ontario or neighbouring provinces such as Quebec
- Plan C: a local outdoor or camping experience
• Leadership and initiative: Showing positive influence among peers and taking initiative in group activities
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others and supporting the group
• Attendance: Maintaining strong attendance at all program sessions
• Community involvement: Participating actively in community activities and group events
• Fundraising participation: Contributing to all group fundraising efforts throughout the program
Scholarships are awarded at Kindraza’s discretion and are not guaranteed for all participants. The final decision is based on your teen’s overall performance, commitment, and the availability of organizational funding resources. If Kindraza secures additional sponsorship or funding, more scholarship opportunities may become available. Teens who do not receive funding support will be responsible for covering the full cost of their trip.
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