Youth Centre
Jacklyn Cameron
Youth Centre Coordinator
37 Robinson Rd.
10526 Hwy # 3
Yarmouth NS B5A 5J7
Phone: (902) 742-6928
Fax: (902) 742-4143
Email:
Program Review
After School Program
The After School program is for elementary aged students in grades primary-6. Wasoqopa’q First Nation Youth Center has space for up to 20 children in our After School Program. The program runs September-June, Monday-Friday from 2:30pm – 5:30pm. We provide daily activities, snacks, homework help and social development opportunities.
Drop-In Program
The Drop-In program runs Monday – Friday from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Youth are welcome to come into the center and explore our toys, electronics, etc. The center is available as a support network and social gathering place for youth community members.
Camps
The Youth Center runs a week-long March Break Day camp yearly with approximately 20 participants who are enrolled in grades primary – 6. Each day has a theme, and structured activities planned with free time given throughout the day. We also do planned outings such as the movie theatre, hotel swimming, etc.
The Summer Day Camp Program is an 8-week summer camp for students currently enrolled in grades primary – 6 for the upcoming school year. We have space for up to 25 children for the summer. Each week has a theme with planned activities and free time given throughout the day. Camp consists of weekly or bi-weekly scheduled outings to local beaches. We often do a sleepover or overnight trip to end off the summer.
The hours for camps are Monday-Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm
Wasoqopa’q First Nation Head Start Program
Head Start is an early childhood development initiative for children ages 2-5 years. Early Childhood Educators work with small groups of students to focus on supporting the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of Indigenous Children and their families. Head Start promotes school readiness and self confidence through connections to language, community and culture. Our Head Start Program runs each year from September – June.