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Education Programs for Kids & Teens

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Internet resources for elementary school children and teens listed on the School District website.

School District #47 Programs & Services

EDUCARE Learning Clinic (private practice)

6799 Cranberry Street (near Manson)

Eva van Loon, Cognition Therapist
604.483.4940   Email

EDUCARE provides a Brain-Train to take students out of learning deficits quickly and permanently. Accredited, experienced clinician in PACE and other programs.

Lets Educate About Drugs (LEAD)

Mental Health & Addiction Services

3rd Floor, General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue, V8A 5R3

Susan Hill  604 485 3300   Alternate   604 485 4415

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 weekdays

Website

A drugs and alcohol education and prevention committee whose goals are to be involved in projects which, in a creative and positive way, educate youth to enable them to make healthy informed choices.

Student Mom Program

Child, Youth & Family Services Society

#202, 7373 Duncan Street V8A 1W6

604 485 3090   Fax: 604 485 4215  Email

A partnership program with SD#47, providing support for teen parents enrolled in a secondary school program.

Youth Advisory Council

Child, Youth & Family Services Society

#202, 7373 Duncan Street V8A 1W6

604 485 3090   Fax:: 604 485 4215    Email

Regular planning group and activities that empower youth to provide leadership and problem-solving strategies regarding key identified health and social issues.

Youth Ambassador Program

Kim Miller   604 414 0024   (w) 604 485 4051
Email

Annual 7-month program for youth in grades 11 and 12 that teaches self-confidence, self-esteem, time management, volunteerism, community knowledge as well as sessions such as customer service, speech training, car basics, skin care and much more. Starts first Saturday in May; $15 per year.

Meetings: Wednesdays, Regional Economic Development Office, 4555B Marine

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Dolphins Blowing Rings

This is a very cool phenomena of nature that is well worth watching.

Video     Explanation