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 32 weeks during the school year on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Priority outcomes for the program are increased physical activity and an increase in academic engagement. 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. Other educational opportunities are presented throughout the year, such as financial literacy, online safety, coding workshops, science experiments, etc.

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, etc through structured activities specifically designed activities to promote these outcomes.