Programs & Services
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CHILDREN
Summer Enrichment Program - Children
An initiative focused on knowledge-sharing for children (ages 7-12) during July. This five-week program boasts hands-on learning in math, science and reading with a focus on nurturing critical-thinking skills and stimulating intellectual curiosity. Youth take part in sports, field trips, community exploration, arts, and learn about civic engagement and leadership.
Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN)
A one-day orientation held just prior to the start of the school year for children entering grades 7 and 8 preparing newcomer youth who have been in Canada for less than a year for middle school. The program aims to help kids understand the importance of structured daily routines to learning and features activities that nurture community engagement and leadership skills. During the day, the kids get to meet others entering middle school and attend a ‘graduation’ ceremony. The program has a strong peer-led component with older kids on hand to share their experiences of middle school to help make the overall experience less daunting and the mentoring is ongoing throughout the school year.
Social Club for Newcomer Kids
A weekly drop-in program, every Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, where children Grades 4,5 and 6 can have a safe space where they can get help with their homework, discuss different topics that interest them, have fun while learning, and build a friendship.
SEPT in Libraries (Summer)
YOUTH
Summer Enrichment Program - Youth
An initiative focused on knowledge-sharing for youth (ages 13-18 years) during July. This in this five-week program, newcomer Youth take part in different cool and fun activities such as sports, field trips, community exploration, arts, and learn about civic engagement and leadership.
Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) Program
A week-long program that provides high school students (grades 9-12) an orientation to their school before the start of the new school year. The program takes place at four school hubs every August and prepares newcomer high school-aged kids for the coming school year. Youth are provided daily routines, supportive networks, help in understanding the credit system for courses and the various school supports available to them. The program is peer-led with older kids providing support to newcomer students during the program and throughout the school year.
Youth Culture Arts and Media Program Weekly Drop-in
Youth CAMP is a safe space where newcomer youth learn, know, and connect through culture, arts, and media. It runs every week on Thursdays from 4 pm- 5 pm. Check their website for more programs: https://sites.google.com/view/ccsycamp
Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Schools
SENIORS
Happy Seniors Club
A weekly drop-in composed of Mandarin-speaking newcomer seniors who meet regularly on Monday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for social and learning activities. Through meaningful and healthy activities seniors are provided opportunities to feel engaged and supported. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, seniors have been meeting via Zoom where they continue to learn English, sing songs, share experiences, and learn information about emerging issues, common concerns, as well as Canadian system.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Student Connect offers settlement information and orientation to international students pursuing a post-secondary education in Ontario. The goal is to help international students and their families integrate successfully should they choose to settle in Ontario after graduation. Information is provided through 1-2 hours Let’s Connect Information Sessions or One-on-One Sessions.
Please connect with Gajay Selvarajah at gselvarajah@ccscan.ca for more information.
OTHER ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS
FOR NEWCOMER FAMILIES
MENTAL HEALTH
Our Crisis Support Counsellor and Mental Health Worker provide emotional support for clients experiencing any stressors in their day-to-day lives. Emotional support ranges from strength building, coping strategies, psychoeducation, and appropriate referrals as needed. Given the program is general, referrals to specialized services are made that range from: intensive mental health support, assessments, diagnosis, children’s support, and other services to meet newcomer needs.
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