Teen Program
Someone’s got to be interested in how I feel,
just because I’m here and I’m real.
(Ani Difranco, singer/songwriter)
Counselor-In-Training Program
As part of the Saint Columba House Literacy Day Camp seven youth between the ages of 14 and17 from the community of Point St. Charles participate in our Counselor-In-training program. The youth undergo an application and interview process as an introduction to a first-time employment experience. We provide a one week training covering such topics as: Managing difficult behaviors, Teambuilding, CPR and first Aid, Planning and animation, Camp Safety and much more. Each youth works alongside a supervising counselor, assists on outings, as well as plans and animates an exciting and educational schedule of activities for a group of children.
Objectives of the program:
- To provide youth with a positive early work experience that focuses on a variety of skills: professionalism, teamwork, child-care, and much more.
- To enhance both French and English verbal skills. Youth have an opportunity to work with both Anglophone and Francophone children and staff members to further develop their second language skills.
- To establish a connection between the youth and their community
- To provide youth with hands-on experience working with children as well as to provide training to develop employment skills and prepare youth to eventually take on leadership roles as camp counselors.
- To work in a team with Counselors, other CITs and supervisors and to benefit from the mentorship of positive role models.
If you are interested in applying for the summer of 2008, call Michelle Duchesneau at (514) 932-6202 ext.233 or contact by email at: youthworker@saintcolumbahouse.org
Teen Tutoring program
Saint Columba House offers tutoring twice a week to high school students from secondary one through five. Students who require extra help in any subject from French to Math can register for the tutoring program that begins in October and continues until the end of May. Students work in small groups with a tutor and volunteers who are available to answer questions, motivate, help students develop good study habits as well as help them through areas of difficulty.
Summer Space Program
The YWCA Montreal once again is offering a two-week session of Summer Space, a leadership development and recreation program for girls aged 10 to 15 here at Saint Columba House. Activities include swimming, dancing, kickboxing, art activities, workshops, discussions and much more. The session will be take place from August 4th to 15th, 2008. The two-week session will be offered at a cost of $25.00 per participant. No girl will be refused because of an inability to pay. For more information or to register please contact:
Saint Columba House: Michelle at (514) 932-6202 ext.233
The YWCA Montreal: (514) 866-9941 ext. 509
Upcoming fall activities
A variety of activities will be offered once a week in the evenings for teens between the ages of 12-17. Keep an eye out for our workshops and activities that will include photography, art, discussions on sexual health, cooking and much more.
