Weir Active
142A Lochiel Street - Sarnia, Ontario
Weir Active is a research project funded by the Mike Weir Foundation in connection with the Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario (YWHO). The purpose of Weir Active is to show that movement has a place as part of a care model for youth.
Growth Mindset Co. developed and pitched the concept of adding an activity centre to the YWHO Sarnia-Lambton leadership council then secured the funding for the project through the Mike Weir Foundation in 2022. Growth Mindset Co. was responsible for site set-up, equipment orders, staffing the centre and for ongoing activity development and facilitation.
INSTEAD OF PERFORMANCE WE PRIORITIZE PLAY
Sometimes it is important to celebrate just by showing up. At Weir Active we don’t count sets and reps, instead, we will work on listening to what our body needs at any given moment. Research tells us that play is important as we develop.
Weir Active is not your typical fitness centre
INSTEAD OF BODY METRICS, WE FOCUS ON ENERGY AND MOOD
Isn’t the point of getting active to feel better? Our energy levels and mood can be our biggest indicators of well-being. It Isn’t about feeling great everyday as much as it is about feeling a little better than you did when you walked in.
Our Team
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Jake Simrak
Supervisor
Jake is the supervisor at Weir Active born and raised in Sarnia. He went to Gregory. A. Hogan and St Patrick’s Catholic High School and now is going into his third year at Lambton College for Child and Youth Care. He has been active in numerous sports including football, basketball, volleyball and has also played soccer competitively since he was 8 years old with Galladev’s United. Jake loves working with the youth in the community to help them to experience how beneficial being active is to the body and mind.
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Ksha Pino
Activity Instructor/Executive Assistant
Ksha is an activity instructor and executive assistant at Weir Active, originally from the Philippines. She came to Canada as an International Student and is currently studying for a post-graduate diploma in Business Management at Lambton College. She is passionate about community service and advocating for youth well-being, particularly mental health. Ksha believes in accepting and celebrating individuals from diverse backgrounds and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered for personal growth.
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Gabe Brokenshire
Activity Instructor/Event Coordinator
Gabe is a Child And Youth Care program graduate. He is dedicated to advocating with youth to promote a better community for everyone, he believes that although progress may be slow, progress somewhere is better than progress nowhere. Gabe also can’t take a photo without laughing,