Youth & Family Resource Network of Essex County

After School Program

Art Club

Babysitters Safety Course

Skill Streaming for the Elementary Child

TREE Youth Group

After School Program Top of page^

Your child will experience lots of fun, physical activities, nutritious snacks, healthy eating & nutrition tips, wellness & personal health tips, social skills, homework assistance, arts & crafts and much more!

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: Monday to Friday

Time: 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Cost: Free

Who: Grades 1 to 8

Call 519-738-4050 to register.

Art Club Top of page^

This program partners creative youth with high school students to continue working on the murals and other related activities at our youth centre. The Art Club also participates in other community activities by creating special posters and other art work.

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: Thursdays

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: Free

Who: Youth, ages 8 -13

For more information on the program contact Youth & Family Resource Network

Volunteer Opportunities

Babysitters Safety Course Top of page^
Program is facilitated by certified staff trained by Red Cross

This course teaches youth to care for young children, how to perform basic first aid and how to keep the child’s environment safe in order to prepare them for successful babysitting.

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: May 15, 2010

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Cost: $35

Who: For boys and girls ages 11 years and up
Additional Info: Limited space available, register early!!

For more information on the program contact Youth & Family Resource Network

Volunteer Opportunities

Dances Top of page^

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: Fridays - April 9, 2010

May 14, 2010

June 11, 2010

Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Cost: $5 (get $1.00 off when you bring in a canned food item)

Who: Elementary School youth ages 10 yrs & up
Additional Info: An opportunity for youth to have a night of dancing in a safe and fun environment. Youth must register to attend

For more information on the program contact Youth & Family Resource Network

Volunteer Opportunities

Girls World Top of page^

A time for girls to have fun while learning about themselves. A great way to make new friends. This program is designed to address the issues faced by adolescent girls while focusing on building self-esteem and enhancing problem solving skills.

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: Mondays

Time: 6 to 8 pm

Cost: Free

Who: Girls ages 10-13

For more information on the program contact Youth & Family Resource Network

Volunteer Opportunities

Home Safe Top of page^

This program increases the child's safety awareness, builds upon their self-esteem, confidence and assists in developing effective decision making skills to prepare your child for being home alone and safe!

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: To Be Announced

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: $30

Who: For boys and girls ages 9 years and up
Additional Info: Limited space available, register early!!

For more information on the program contact Youth & Family Resource Network

Volunteer Opportunities

School of Rock Top of page^

This program partners youth who wish to learn music with high school volunteers who help them along the way. Youth will be learning the basics of rock and roll music while working together to form a band.

Youth must have their own instrument

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: Thursdays

Time: 6 - 8:00pm

Cost: $30

Who: Youth ages 10 - 16
Additional Info: Must have own instrument, drums and keyboards welcome.

For more information on the program contact Youth & Family Resource Network
Volunteer Opportunities

Skill Streaming for the Elementary Child Top of page^

Adolescents are taught valuable social skills and practical ways of dealing with problematic situations.

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: Included within the After School Program

Time: 3:30 - 6:00 pm

Cost: Free

Who: boys and girls ages 5-12

TREE Youth Group

This program is designed to bring teens in grades 8, 9, and 10 together with responsible teen and adult mentors for weekly meetings to discuss topics important to them.

Location: 25 McAffee Street, Harrow

When: Mondays

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost: Free

Who: Youths in grades 8, 9, 10