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Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa

Empowering newcomer and at-risk youth through education, sports, mentorship, and community support.
Join us in building brighter futures and stronger neighborhoods across Ottawa.

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Sports & Leadership Programs

Our Sports & Leadership programs use soccer, recreation, and creative expression to help youth build discipline, resilience, and teamwork.

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Overview

Our Sports & Leadership programs use soccer, recreation, and creative expression to help youth build discipline, resilience, and teamwork. The programs are more than games — they are opportunities for leadership development, cultural pride, and community connection.

Kids Soccer Program

Grassroots soccer for children and pre-teens. Focus on fun, teamwork, discipline, and healthy lifestyles.

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Soccer Summer League

ANYO’s flagship league for ages 16–30. Hundreds of youth play throughout the summer, leading up to the Grand Finale at TD Place Stadium.

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Let Girls’ Play Program

Safe, culturally sensitive spaces for newcomer and racialized girls to play soccer, develop confidence, and grow into leaders.

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Mobile Sports Clinics

Teaching strategy, focus, and patience while promoting discipline and leadership. 

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Kids Chess Program

Teaching strategy, focus, and patience while promoting discipline and leadership. 

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Music Program

Lessons in instruments, singing, and songwriting to foster self-expression and cultural pride.

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E-Sport Winter Program

Supervised gaming leagues where youth build teamwork, collaboration, and digital literacy. 

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Podcasting Project

Youth learn storytelling, media production, and public speaking by creating community-focused podcasts. 

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Objectives

  • Provide inclusive and affordable recreation.
  • Develop leadership and teamwork through sport and arts.
  • Increase access to activities in underserved neighborhoods.
  • Build community pride and cohesion.

Impact

Youth gain resilience, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships. Families connect through tournaments and showcases, while neighborhoods benefit from reduced risks and greater community pride.

Weekly Schedule

  • Mon/Wed/Fri, 5:00–8:00 PM: Soccer practices & games
  • Tue, 4:00–6:00 PM: Chess program
  • Tue, 4:00–6:00 PM: Music lessons
  • Sat, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (summer): Summer League games & clinics
  • Sun (winter), 2:00–6:00 PM: E-Sports program
  • Monthly: Podcasting workshops
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Kids Soccer Program

Grassroots soccer for children and pre-teens. Focus on fun, teamwork, discipline, and healthy lifestyles.

Register Here

Soccer Summer League

ANYO’s flagship league for ages 16–30. Hundreds of youth play throughout the summer, leading up to the Grand Finale at TD Place Stadium.

Register Here

Let Girls’ Play Program

Safe, culturally sensitive spaces for newcomer and racialized girls to play soccer, develop confidence, and grow into leaders.

Register Here

Mobile Sports Clinics

Teaching strategy, focus, and patience while promoting discipline and leadership. 

Register Here

Kids Chess Program

Teaching strategy, focus, and patience while promoting discipline and leadership. 

Register Here

Music Program

Lessons in instruments, singing, and songwriting to foster self-expression and cultural pride.

Register Here

E-Sport Winter Program

Supervised gaming leagues where youth build teamwork, collaboration, and digital literacy. 

Register Here

Podcasting Project

Youth learn storytelling, media production, and public speaking by creating community-focused podcasts. 

Sign Up Here

Our Core Programs

At Active Newcomer Youth Ottawa (ANYO), our programs are designed to give newcomer and at-risk youth the tools, skills, and support they need to succeed.

Education & Mentorship

Youth Support & Poverty Relief

Seniors – Intergenerational Connection

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815 St Laurent Blvd, Room 225, Ottawa, ON K1K 3A7
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