Energizing Communities Collective

A hub for shouting your participation from the rooftops and finding the latest in news coverage, fundraising goals and school milestones as part of the Energizing Communities Collective, or The Collective.

The Power of Collaboration

See how the Energizing Communities Collective and Classroom Champions have come together to expand mentorship opportunities, empowering students in underserved and Indigenous communities

The Collective Impact

Grades K-8 program: 8 core SEL units, 150 schools, 30,000 students, 55 Indigenous communities, 200 program days annually.

You Made This Year Possible

Because of you, kids across our communities had a year of growth, mentorship, and confidence in 2025–26. Together, we're helping young people thrive and supporting their mental well-being every step of the way.

See the Full Year-End Update

An athlete mentor shows his medal to students wearing "Mindset of a Champion" shirts during a classroom visit.

Community Event Highlights

In addition to the year-round curriculum and mentorship provided by athlete mentors through The Energizing Communities Collective, several schools had the unique opportunity to host some very special community events.

Access the scrapbook

Cover for Classroom Champions' 2026 Community Events, powered by Energizing Communities Collective.

How to talk about The Collective

Here is some copy to share your involvement in The Collective

How to share with your Organization

Language to share about your participation
About Classroom Champions and The Collective

How to share with teachers and communities

Know a teacher or school interested in free Classroom Champions through The Collective? Share this with them—here’s what they’ll need.

Provide more information about the program
Introduce the program to schools & communities

Media Hits to Share

Local and regional hits to showcase recent activity made possible through The Collective

Visuals to Share

To save: Click on the item then right click to save. Pre-approved photos to use or create promotional images of your own.

The Collective

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Have questions? Katherine's got you.

We're here to help! No question too big or too small. Let us know how we can get you the info you need.

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Let us pitch your leadership team

We're going out to media to secure stories about the industry's involvement in The Collective. Offer up a spokesperson or a quote that we can use to get your corporation in the headline.

Share our Social Media

A few recent social posts, worth sharing with your network

Thank you for an unforgettable Champion Chats 2026, presented by Ovintiv and Tourmaline Oil Corp. 💙

Handmade poster from students to their mentor

What does it mean to leave a legacy? For our Olympic and Paralympic Athlete Mentors, it goes far beyond the games. It's chatting with classrooms, calling kids by name, and watching their faces light up with the realization that greatness isn't just something they see on TV — it's something they can actually reach for.

Akeem Haynes Athlete Mentor and Canadian Track Athlete

A journey that's come full circle. 💙 Long before he became an Olympic bronze medalist, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker, Akeem Haynes was one of the first students in Classroom Champions' pilot program with Steve Mesler, M.S.M., OLY.