Frequently Asked Questions

• What is required of me to participate?

  There are three ways to take part in the 360°Experience, all of which involve a time commitment and a fundraising goal. Anyone who meets the criteria can participate.

  1. For the In-Person Experience, you must commit to spend one whole night outside, 12 hours and keep in mind the experience runs on a Thursday, this is to help remind participants, the challenges you face are real scenarios, faced by youth experiencing homelessness.  The second part in order to participate, you must raise a minimum of $2,000.
  2. The Corporate Challenge, requires teams to raise a minimum of $5,000 for a team of 10 (Max number).  The event is held at the Community Safety Village in Stouffville and participants must be present for 6+hours.
  3. The Student/Virtual Challenge, requires individuals to commit to fund-raise $100 and most importantly bring awareness of the issues, faced by youth experiencing homelessness and the programs and services available at 360°kids to help support youth in a time of crises. Individuals are asked to participate for 6 hours.

  We encourage teams to have fun fundraising for their goals. We often have competitions amongst individuals and teams  that help create excitement and in the end, help us raise more funds for our incredible programs and services.

  In November, we will be hosting information zoom sessions where you can learn about each stream and choose the experience that suits you best.

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• Will I or my group be alone?

  The 360°Experience is designed to include moments of isolation and alone-time, which are intended to encourage reflection on your current circumstances and everyday life. However, please note that you will never be completely alone during the experience.

  • For the In-Person option, we will provide a team of volunteer drivers who will follow your street routes. In case of an emergency, they will be available to assist you.
  • For the Corporate Challenge, there will be teams stationed throughout the Community Safety Village to provide assistance in case of an emergency.
  • For the Virtual/Student Challenge, we ask all participants to stay within their neighbourhoods and discuss the challenge with their family supports to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment throughout the experience.
• Do I get anything when I sign up?

  By registering, you will have the opportunity to spend a night learning, building community, and connecting with other individuals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of youth.

  When you meet your fundraising goals, you will receive exclusive 360°kids swag that is only available to participants of the 360°Experience.

  Key Milestones:

  • $100 – 360°Experience Toque
  • $450 – $25 Bloomex e-gift card
  • $750 – $50 Bloomex e-gift card
  • $1000 – $100 Bloomex e-gift card
  • $2,000 – The coveted 360°Experience Jacket

  and much more… See the registration page for full details and list of swag.

• Is there flexibility in groups and what about accessibility?

  At 360°kids, we strongly believe in promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). While we encourage everyone to participate in our experiences, we also provide flexibility in team formations to accommodate different preferences.

  Our experiences and challenges can be tackled by teams consisting of two or more participants. For instance, last year we had the Hyundai Canada team that chose to participate in two stream: In-Person, where six people participated,  Corporate Challenge with 8 teams, and the option to form a virtual team was also considered. All these teams were part of the larger Hyundai Canada Team, and we assisted them in creating a tailored experience for their organization.

  A very popular option for schools and sports teams is the  hybrid of In-Person and Virtual Experience.   Through the years, we have developed a School Challenge, specifically designed for students, schools, or sports teams. In this challenge, one or two individuals from the school participate in the In-Person, while the rest of the school joins in virtually and receives updates on the progress of the In-Person participants. This allows students to learn and follow the progress of their peers, while those participating in-person have the entire school cheering them on.

  We want to provide flexibility to make this an amazing experience for all, we are here to assist you in finding the best approach that suits your team or organization.

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• Will someone help me register and fundraise?

  Registration is as easy as filling out an online form, takes about 5 minutes and you are registered.

  As for fundraising, you will have the help of the 360°kids Resource Development team.  They will provide you with posters, content for work and social media and orientation zoom sessions where you can ask questions and get tips on starting your fundraising.

  If you still have questions, reach out to our team:

  Corporate Challenge contact – Daniel.Zaroski@360kids.ca

  In-Person, Student and General Questions – Alianna.Sprague@360kids.ca