SAFER TOMORROWS through EDUCATION and PLAY (S.T.E.P) PROGRAM

About S.T.E.P

 

This program is designed to assist students in grades 5 through 11 achieve academic success while building upon essential living and life skills.

 

Program Times

 

Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm

Friday- 3:00pm-6:00pm

 

The STEP Program offers;

 

A Safe Environment

 

The STEP Program offers a safe environment where students are free to learn and express themselves in a variety of pro-social ways with the guidance of experienced staff and committed community volunteers.

 

A Learning Environment

 

STEP offers general and one-on-one tutoring for program participants who need help with their homework. In addition a variety of workshops (resume building, problem solving, dispute and conflict management, self esteem building) are delivered throughout the school year.

 

A Fun Environment

 

STEP organizes a variety of field trips and events throughout the year, including an annual drama production where students get the chance to show off their talents on stage.

 

View Program Brochure

Complete a student registration form

 

SLST SNAP®

 

SNAP® (STOP NOW AND PLAN) is an evidence-based, award-winning, cognitive behavioral strategy designed to help children and parents regulate angry feelings by getting them to stop, think, and plan positive alternatives before they act impulsively. The SNAP® model, developed by the Child

 

Development Institute in Toronto, is the cornerstone for two gender-specific interventions, the Under Twelve Outreach Project (ORP) for boys, and the Girls Connection (GC) program for girls. These programs are designed for children aged 6-11 who display serious conduct problems or characteristics of a behaviour exceptionality such as stealing, lying, mischief and vandalism, aggression, assault, bullying and truancy.

The goals of these programs are to decrease antisocial and aggressive behaviors, and reduce the probability of future criminal involvement by working with students and their parents. The program is offered FREE of charge to families. Transportation, nutritious snacks, as well as childcare for any siblings, are provided as needed.

 

 

Download Under 12 Outreach Project Brochure
View the Girls Connection Program Brochure