Shak's World is a fully accessible community centre in downtown Barrie that offers a variety of recreational programs for all ages. Its focus is to give youth a safe space that promotes physical and mental wellness.
The brand new 13,000 square foot facility will host a number of activities from arts and music programs to drop-in basketball. Youth are also encouraged to use the centre to complete homework in their safe studies space or just drop in and use the gymnasium to stay active. The staff at Shak's World is also made up of many Social Workers and Child Youth Workers who can help struggling youth deal with issues they might be having.
Shak's WorldIt's all about empowering youth across Simcoe County. Check out Shak's World on this episode of Movers + Makers, sponsored by Busch Systems . It's a new community center in the heart of downtown Barrie that provides a safe space to grow and empower youth through sports, arts, and education.
Posted by Barrie 360 on Thursday, November 5, 2020
After years of experience playing basketball at various levels, President of Shak's World, Shak Edwards, knew all too well the need to talk more about the mental health of young athletes. Creating a unified community has always been her mission and Shak's World is just one other way she is completing that mission.
