On behalf of all the children, youth, families, volunteers and staff involved in the Enable Program, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of you who donated to the Giving Tree.
As of December 31st, the Giving Tree surpassed its goal, reaching a total of $5,400.
Your generous donations will help us to continue serving newcomer children and youth in Victoria. For a complete list of services please see: The Enable Program.
A very special thank you goes out to the TLC Fund for Kids for their $1,500 donation to the tree!
While the Giving Tree initiative has come to a close, the Enable Program can always use community support and would be
very grateful to accept any and all donations. For more information, please contact: enable@vircs.bc.ca
Launch of Giving Tree
For Immigrant and Refugee Children and Youth (Ages 6-19)
Enable supports newcomer children and youth as they transition to life here in Canada. Check out our programs and become part of the Enable family!
Homework Club/Tutoring
(All grade levels)
Homework club is a drop in space where you can get help with any subject at any grade level. If you need extra help we can find you a free tutor that will meet you when and where is easiest for you!
When: Every Tuesday 4pm-6pm Where: 3rd Floor of 637 Bay Street (VIRCS) ESL classroom
Sparks
(Ages 6-12)
A fun weekly ESL class and activity session for kids! It includes arts and crafts, games and activities to learn how to speak, read and write English in a culturally diverse and welcoming space.
When: Start date end of November/09 Where: George Jay Elementary School
(but open to students from any school)
Weekly Youth Activity Nights
(Ages 13-19)
Make new friends, learn about Victoria and have lots and lots of fun! We go on field trips, do arts and crafts, learn new types of dancing and have guest speakers from many places in the community.
When: Every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm Where: 3rd Floor of 1240 Yates Street (Boys and Girls Club)
Youth Theatre Project
(Ages 13-19)
What was your experience of moving to Canada? What are things in the community you think need to change? Join the theatre project and you will get a chance to go out into the community and share your ideas while making many new friends!
When: 10 weeks at a time. Start date alternates. Where: 3rd Floor of 1240 Yates Street (Boys and Girls Club)
Youth Strides Summer Camp
(Ages 13-19)
A one week FREE summer camp for immigrant and refugee youth. You will be involved in workshops, art based activities and outdoor recreation. Important world issues are explored such as racism, religion, media and cultural differences. Learn leadership and life skills while making life-long friendships, exploring the outdoors and having a whole lot of fun!
When: Usually the end of June Where: Location alternates
In-School Art Therapy Groups
(Local Elementary Schools)
Small groups explore settlement challenges through art projects with the guidance of a professional art therapist along with a teacher/counselor from the school.
Each program has 6-8 children and runs once per school year for 8-10 weeks. The children and youth participating may be facing difficult transitions within their first years in Canada.
When and Where: Please Contact us for more information
