Beat the Streets Blog
Welcome to the Beat the Streets blog, a labour of love crafted by BTS staff, consultants, guest writers, and program participants. Based in Toronto, we focus on youth development programs, charity initiatives, and empowering active and healthy youth through sports and skill-building programs. Discover insightful articles on fitness, training, health, wellness, employment empowerment, program updates and the impactful stories that shape our journey.
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Get To Know Me!
Thank you to Canada Summer Jobs! Read this blog to learn a little more about me!
Who is Taha Shafiqi?
Thank you Canada Summer Jobs for this opportunity. Read this blog to learn a bit more about Taha Shafiqi.
Hello Hello Hellooo
My first blog post: an introduction of myself (involving lots of talk about biking…. I’m a biking geek, sue me)
Excited to be Here!
My first blog post is about the great things BTST has done for me in my life. Take a look at the positive impact it has done on me and how I aspire to continue working and growing with them. Arely Torales, here once again ready to learn, explore, and grow and an individual with BTST.
Social Media Manager
Beat The Streets is a charity that I wish I had access to as a young kid.
Apply for a summer job with Beat the Streets
BTS Is now hiring for its summer jobs program! Positions start May 17 and the deadline for applying is May 12, 2021.
Wrestle 4 Fun is underway!
Wrestle 4 Fun has begun! A big thank you to Ontario Trillium Foundation and to all the children and schools participating. Learn more about how it’s going and our dream team :)
New BTS program starts this week!
BTS begins it’s first Level Up class this week with Fletchers Meadow Secondary School.
You Grow Girl Workshop - Leadership & Confidence with Jessica Marasovic
In our final workshop for You Grow Girl (November 26 @ 4:00 pm), we will look at self-leadership, as well as tools and strategies to encourage confidence and resilience.
You Grow Girl Workshop - Coping Skills with Simi Jayeoba
Join us on November 10 at 2:30 pm for a FREE workshop on coping skills and transition to university/college with our very own BTS former student, employee and superstar - Simi Jayeoba!
New online programs to build resilience
Learn how we have developed three new online programs that respect social distancing and safety measures while returning to schools to build resilient, confident and active youth.
Decision-making workout with Coach Tyson
Free Fitness Video! Coach Tyson takes us through a decision-making workout. Short and to the point, with a bit of math thrown in to challenge your mind as well!
You Grow Girl Workshop - Decision-making with Marijana
Next week in You Grow Girl, we learn tips and tricks to help us make effective and positive decisions while improving our problem-solving skills, with Marijana Cuvalo. Interested? Read on!