Reconnecting Youth

Nelson Youth Centres

Therapeutic Summer Program

Focus: The program focuses on social skills development with the emphasis on self esteem and expression of feelings through therapeutic programs and recreational activities.

Program Description: The Therapeutic Summer Program is a group based program for children and youth who have attended the After School Treatment Program or Reconnecting Youth. The program is divided into two components. The first one is centre based targeting individual and group learning activities to enhance the development of effective social skills. The second component is community based focussing on group activities in the community to provide opportunities to practice the skills the children have learned. Activities planned will foster social skills and enhance peer relationships through involvement at the Centre and in the community.

Qualifying Criteria:

Children and youth between the ages of 7 and 17.

Children and youth who have attended other programs in the centre.

Program Goals:

Reinforcing skills developed in the After School Treatment Program

Bridge the gap between the end of the school year and the start of the new school year.

Program Details

       Two 3 week summer groups, one in July and one in August..

       Capacity of 12 children per group

       The group operates from Monday to Thursday, 9AM to 3:PM

Fees: Yes

Contact to Register: Tammy Marshall, Intake Coordinator

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