Transforming Gaming into Growth Opportunities

GameHaunt is a specialized youth program within the VMRTN’s comprehensive suite of community services. As part of VMRTN’s Youth Programs initiative, GameHaunt harnesses the power of gaming and technology to create pathways for visible minority youth in the Greater Toronto Area to develop essential 21st-century skills while building confidence and community connections.

From Gaming to Growth

Gaming represents more than entertainment—it’s a bridge to essential skills that complement VMRTN’s broader youth programming. GameHaunt transforms recreational gaming into structured learning experiences that align with the Visible Minority Network’s commitment to empowering newcomer and racialized communities through education, mentorship, and career development.

How GameHaunt Enhances VMRTN Youth Programs

Provides technology-focused pathways for youth interested in STEM careers
Creates leadership opportunities through esports and game development projects
Builds digital literacy skills that support academic and professional success
Offers culturally responsive programming that celebrates diversity in gaming

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GameHaunt operates as a specialized technology and gaming program within the VMRTN’s Youth Programs. VMRTN empowers newcomer and racialized communities through comprehensive services including education support, career development, family services, and community building initiatives across the Greater Toronto Area.

Supporting VMRTN's Mission Through Gaming Excellence

Through GameHaunt’s specialized programming, participants develop skills that advance VMRTN’s core mission of empowering visible minority communities

GameHaunt works alongside other VMRTN Youth Programs to provide holistic support:

Academic Support: Gaming projects reinforce STEM concepts from tutoring programs
Career Development: Technology skills complement job readiness and entrepreneurship training
Leadership Training: Esports team management builds on VMRTN’s youth leadership initiatives.
Community Engagement: Gaming events create inclusive spaces for youth social connection.

Real Impact Across VMRTN Youth Programs

GameHaunt participants demonstrate outcomes that benefit the broader VMRTN community:

Cross-Program Success: Youth excel in multiple VMRTN services including tutoring and leadership programs.
Peer Mentorship: GameHaunt alumni support newcomer youth in other VMRTN initiatives.
Family Engagement: Parents become involved in broader VMRTN family services and community events.
Community Leadership: Youth organize gaming events that strengthen neighborhood connections

Join the VMRTN Youth Programs Network

GameHaunt is one pathway within VMRTN’s comprehensive youth development ecosystem. Explore how gaming and technology can complement other youth services:

For Volunteers: Contribute your gaming or tech expertise to VMRTN’s youth programming.
For Community Partners: Collaborate with VMRTN to expand opportunities across all youth service.
For Families: Learn about VMRTN’s full range of support services for newcomer and racialized families
For Youth: Discover how GameHaunt connects to tutoring, leadership training, and career development.

So far we have achieved

Years of community service

Events organized

Communities helped