Take the Lead!®

Take the Lead!

Take the Lead!® is is a free program fostering leadership skills and promoting active play.

Youth Leader training is designed for youth ages 11 to 14. The training empowers youth to deliver active, fun and safe play opportunities for their peers and younger children. 

Leadership Coach training is available for adults (coaches, teachers, program leaders) who want to support Take the Lead! programs. Through training, Leadership Coaches gain the skills to support Youth Leaders and to facilitate future Youth Leader training. 

Benefits of participation in Take the Lead! include: 

• Develops leadership skills and self-confidence 
• Promotes teamwork and team building 
• Increases physical activity and promotes physical literacy 
• Encourages outdoor play 
• Fosters safe and inclusive play environments 
• Empowers youth to be leaders for their schools and communities 

Since 2009, Take the Lead! has been successfully implemented by schools, communities and organizations across Saskatchewan. 

How to Participate

There are two, free in-person training workshops available for groups to select from:

Youth Leader Training (7.5 hours, in-person)

• Minimum 10 participants, maximum 25
• Facilitator, manuals and a TTL! Equipment Kit included

Leadership Coach Training (7.5 hours, in-person)

• Minimum 5 participants, maximum 25
• Facilitator, manuals and lunch included

To select a workshop: please complete this Training Request Form

Leadership Coach training is also available online, on-demand for a small fee. Register here

We review all requests as they're submitted and will be in touch with you shortly!

Training Modules

Youth Leader training is 7 1/2 hours long and is organized into 7 modules: 

1. Introduction and Getting to Know Our Team 
2. Why Me? Why Not? 
3. Leadership: I Can Do It! 
4. Communication...Actions Speak Louder Than Words 
5. Keeping it Safe, Fun and Fair 
6. Okay, Now How Do I Actually Lead? 
7. Get A Plan! 

Leadership Coach training is 7 1/2 hours long and covers the same 7 modules, but from a higher-level and from the perspective of learning how to support Youth Leaders in building their leadership skills. 

Helpful Resources

TTL! Games and Activities – Options for Physical Distancing Resource
This resource complements the existing Take the Lead! program materials with ideas for games and activities that are low-touch and promote physical distancing.

• Request Form

Saskatchewan Curriculum Alignment Document
Take the Lead! meets numerous outcomes in the Saskatchewan Curriculum, including Grade 6 & 7 Health Education, Grade 6 & 7 Physical Education and Grade 6 & 7 Career Education.

• Download (PDF)

12 Steps to Get Started with a Take the Lead! Program
Learn more about the steps to becoming involved and building a successful Take the Lead! Program in your school, community or organization.

• Download (PDF)

Endorsed by PHE Canada

PHE Canada champions healthy, active kids by promoting and advancing quality health and physical education opportunities and healthy learning environments.  
 
In 2016, we engaged PHE Canada to review the Take the Lead! manuals to ensure they’re high quality, current and meet the needs of youth in Saskatchewan. PHE Canada officially endorsed the updated Take the Lead! content and materials in 2018, saying, “the resource supports the aim and philosophy of [the] Health Education and Physical Education curriculum, is written clearly and would be applicable in the majority of recreational spaces.” 

Learn more about PHE Canada here.

For More Information

Contact: 

Kelsey Michaluk
SPRA Consultant - Youth Engagement (306) 780-9219 kmichaluk@spra.sk.ca