Gerrard Unit Programs: Afterschool Programs | Youth Programs
Gerrard K Club — Afterschool Programs
Program Hours
Monday to Friday 3:30 – 7:00pm Regular Program
Program Location
101 Spruce Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2J3
Ages
6-13 years old
Contact Number
416–925–2243 ext. 2
Contacts
Marnie Smith, Children’s Services Coordinator (ages 6-13)
416–925–2243 ext. 28
msmith@believeinkids.ca
Jessica Lawlor, Program Director
416–925–2243 ext. 24
jlawlor@believeinkids.ca
Program Overview
This structured After School program for six to thirteen year olds introduces members to a variety of activities and programs that promote physical, creative, educational and social development through play. This program operates from the first day of school in September through to the last day of school in June.
Children and youth are divided into groups by age and participate in a daily rotation of planned activities that starts with a nutritious snack followed by homework and quiet games time, gym, arts and crafts, games and computers. Participants also have the opportunity to choose to participate in various activities including Literacy for Life, Leadership, Dance, Gardening Club, Public Speaking and Chess.
Specialized Programs
Literacy for Life
A long time partnership with Frontier College, this weekly program provides a safe and quiet atmosphere for members to learn basic literary skills through storytelling, word activities and games.
Computers
This program introduces participants to the basics of computers, internet safety and introduction to a variety of software applications. Participants have the opportunity to complete homework assignments, conduct research and engage in open play in a structured and supervised lab.
Cooking Club
Participants are introduced to kitchen safety and basic cooking skills. Open-mindedness is encouraged through new foods and a multicultural focus. Members learn how to work together in positive and productive manner. The program incorporates all aspects of eating from planning, budgeting, shopping, preparation, table settings, hygiene, manners, customs through to clean up.
Chess Club
To provide a safe and quiet atmosphere that will allow members to learn a "relaxed" approach to competition and to learn basic chess play. We offer a structured Chess program with tournaments and ladders.
Dance Program
To develop basic dance skills. Members will explore different ways of moving the body and are encouraged to cooperatively. This program is constructed around weekly group dance classes, performances at Club events, workshops and guest speakers.
Fred Fielder Public Speaking Program
Develop confidence, practice speaking in front of a small group, learn how to write and develop a speech. This program is constructed around structured program, guest speakers and competitions, also providing cash awards.
Guitars Not Guns
This new program partnership provides guitars and lessons to children in a classroom setting with qualified teachers. The program empowers children and youth, builds self-esteem, provides books and develops self confidence. Children and youth participate in two 8-week program modules that introduce them to the basic skills and techniques of guitar.
Leadership
Leadership is a registered program that helps to develop values of our Club, community and personal self-esteem. Through a variety of activities ie. journals, guest speakers, volunteerism within and outside of the Club, members gain an understanding of their place in the Club and community and their impact on the world around them.
Safewalk Home Program
Provide safe transportation to and from programs for local members. Activities include sing-a-longs, observation games, etc. This is a registered program.
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Gerrard K Club — Youth Programs
Program Hours
Monday to Friday
6:00pm – 9:00pm — 13–24 yrs.
Program Location
101 Spruce Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2J3
Ages
13-24 years old
Contact Number
416–925–2243 ext. 2
Contacts
Youth Services Coordinator (ages 13-24)
416–925–2243 ext. 27
youth@believeinkids.ca
Jessica Lawlor, Program Director
416–925–2243 ext. 24
jlawlor@believeinkids.ca
Program Overview
The evening teen program is a combined drop-in and structured program for youth 14 to 18 years of age. A variety of program approaches are used to support members in various activities that promote physical, creative, educational and social development. This program operates from the first day of school in September through to the last day of school in June.
Specialized Programs
Book Club
The book club aims to support reading skills of youth members through the collective reading and discussion of books and novels exploring themes important to youth.
Computers
This program introduces participants to the basics of computers, internet safety and introduction to a variety of software applications. Participants have the opportunity to complete homework assignments, conduct research and engage in open play in a structured and supervised lab.
Cooking Club
Participants are introduced to kitchen safety and basic cooking skills. Open-mindedness is encouraged through new foods and a multicultural focus. Members learn how to work together in positive and productive manner. The program incorporates all aspects of eating from planning, budgeting, shopping, preparation, table settings, hygiene, manners, customs through to clean up.
Chess Club
To provide a safe and quiet atmosphere that will allow members to learn a "relaxed" approach to competition and to learn basic chess play. We offer a structured Chess program with tournaments and ladders.
Da Movement
Da Movement provides an arts-focused youth project targeting those young people most at risk of drug use and related risk behaviours. Through a series of 6 modules exploring 6 different art forms, youth have the opportunity to develop arts-based skills, self confidence, leadership skills and advocacy skills.
Dance Program
To develop basic dance skills. Members will explore different ways of moving the body and are encouraged to cooperatively. This program is constructed around weekly group dance classes, performances at Club events, workshops and guest speakers.
Fred Fielder Public Speaking Program
Develop confidence, practice speaking in front of a small group, learn how to write and develop a speech. This program is constructed around structured program, guest speakers and competitions, also providing cash awards.
Leadership
Leadership is a registered program that helps to develop values of our Club, community and personal self-esteem. Through a variety of activities ie. journals, guest speakers, volunteerism within and outside of the Club, members gain an understanding of their place in the Club and community and their impact on the world around them.
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