Every child deserves a Champion

At Classroom Champions, we bring Olympic and Paralympic athletes into classrooms with a year-long curriculum to help kids build the confidence, perseverance, and skills they need to succeed in school and in life.Through interactive videos, hands-on activities and ready-to-use lesson plans, the Champion Mindset comes to life, helping kids become more confident, resilient, connected and invested in their goals and growth. And when schools add an Athlete Mentor to their classrooms, the magic multiplies. Through video updates, messages, and live-chat opportunities, world-class athletes connect with students and teachers all year long, building meaningful relationships that motivate and inspire.Through this connection, the students gain a Champion in their corner -- someone who believes in them, lifts them up, and inspires them to see new possibilities.
Students wearing #Better shirts watch a mentor speak via video call during a Classroom Champions lesson.

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The Classroom Champions Difference

During the live chat I had a student who could never attend events like this not only attend but he remained calm and asked a question on the screen. This was such a success! We had a student open up to Zachary sharing about his disability feeling brave enough to share in front of his peers. A young lady overwhelmed by nervousness still got in front and asked her question even though she was shaking. I walked away feeling inspired not only by Zachary and his incredible way with words but to watch middle school students with various disabilities conquer their fears and rise above! Classroom Champions is more than a program it’s a mindset and a way of achieving greatness no matter what.
Jenna Purdue, a Classroom Champions team member, taking a selfie in a classroom.
- Jenna Purdu
  • 91%

    of teachers said that being a part of the program made them more engaged in their work.
  • 83%

    of teachers reported that Classroom Champions improved student grades
  • 86%

    of teachers reported that the program improved their job performance

Evidence-based, Award-Winning Curriculum

Our evidence-based, award-winning curriculum is self-paced and includes everything from one minute videos to kickstart the day to full 30-minute lesson plans that dive into skills like managing emotions. Delivered by world-class athletes, each lesson helps students build resiliency and social emotional skills.In dual-track French and English schools, we can try to pair with a bilingual athlete (pending availability), so the whole school can benefit together from shared SEL language and supports. In Indigenous communities or schools with high Indigenous populations, classrooms are paired with Indigenous Athlete Mentors, because we know representation matters.
A Mindful Minute with Mountain Bike Racer Evan Guthrie on Anxiety

Connect With Us!

If you’d like to have a discussion (online or in person) with the Head of Canadian Outreach, please complete the expression of interest or reach out to Melissa (melissat@classroomchampions.org)

The Power of Support

School partnerships with Classroom Champions are fully funded in Western Canada, at no cost to the school or district, thanks to the Energizing Communities Collective (ECC). This group of 25+ corporations has joined together to support the work and mission of Classroom Champions. Since 2022, they have raised $7.5M to invest in and support Classroom Champions in school communities across Western Canada.

Western Canada Partners

Gold

  • ARC Resources Ltd logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • ATCO logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Athabasca Oil Corporation logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Cassels logo
  • HWX logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Keyera logo, a Gold Partner of Classroom Champions
  • Ovintiv logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Petronas logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Secure logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • South Bow logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Tourmaline Oil Corp logo close-cropped in colour on a transparent background
  • Whitecap Resources logo close-cropped in colour on a transparent background

Silver

  • Baytex logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Paramount Resources Ltd. logo, a Silver Partner of Classroom Champions.
  • Plains logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • RBC Capital Markets logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • SAF Group logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Tamarack Valley Energy logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background

Bronze

  • Element Technical Services logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Kelt Exploration logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • McDaniel logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Pembina logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Rubellite Energy logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Strathcona Resources Ltd logo
  • Spartan Delta Corp logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Spur Petroleum Ltd logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Topaz Energy logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background

Initiative Supporters

  • Calgary Foundation logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • CBC logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • CIBC Foundation logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Gallagher logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Jumpstart logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • Olympism in Action Award Winner logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background
  • SAF Group logo in colour, close-cropped on a transparent background