AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Applicant operates a co-ed After School for up to 40 youth who predominantly reside in our catchment area and are between the ages of 13 to 21. The program operates for 36 weeks during the school year on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Priority outcomes for the program are increased physical activity, an increase in academic engagement, and increased of professional skill sets developed. Each session is split into an educational component and a physical activity component. Participants are provided tickets for public transit to ensure accessibility as well as healthy food options at each session.

The educational component provides academic support to help participants complete their homework and ensure they stay on track to completing their assignments.

The physical activity component mainly consists mainly of tennis instruction through collaborative and team based learning techniques. Participants learn about life skills such as resilience, communication, and leadership through structured activities.

The professional development components are linked to youth-led project management stream which takes place within the After School Program. Youth are taught project management and equitable principles combined with business development to design, organize, and deliver a community project for local residents.

Thank you to our generous supporters for making this program possible: