THE NEWCOMER CLUB 

AT ETOBICOKE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

In February, the Sankofa and Youth in Action programs partnered with North York Community House to start an after-school program for newcomer students at Etobicoke Collegiate. The Newcomer Club is run on Thursdays right after school, from 3:30 to 5:30.

During the first sessions, we have done fun icebreakers and team-building exercises for the participants to mingle and get to know each other. We have also agreed on the rules we all commit to following to make sure everyone feels included and respected. Also, we have done some activities that involve reflection and discussions, such as reviewing our 2019 and establishing our goals for the year 2020.

This program serves over 20 newcomer students who enjoy learning different life and leadership skills, as well as playing sports and doing crafts. It is always nice to have a safe and positive space where you feel you belong!

Newcomer Youth Trip to a Blue Jays Game!

 CultureLink's Youth Centre Took 15 Newcomer Youth to a Canadian Blue Jay's Game!!

The Youth had a wonderful time watching the game and getting a crash course on Baseball!

The SkyDome was open, allowing for the full baseball experience of having the sun in your eyes as we watched from on high!

Overall an amazing Experience for our Newcomer Youth

Youth Programs Join Forces at Archery Circuit

Sankofa, Youth in Action and Youth in Arts programs partnered to participate in a fun filled afternoon at Archery Zone! Not only did we get a good work out, but we practiced team building and group work. We also bonded over the very long transit journey to the space (almost 2 hours!)

Eye protection can be cool!?

Taken moments before we did the exercises in glow in the dark! 

Final group show with our Nurffs!

Youth in Action & Sankofa - Fun in the Sun - Ultimate Frisbee

Despite the extreme heat this summer, the Fun in the Sun program has been going strong. In partnership with U of T's Hart House,CultureLinks Youth enjoyed a competitive game of Ultimate Frisbee. 

For more information on how you can join please contact Youth Program Worker Zarina - email: zbutt@culturelink.ca or phone: (416) 766-6288 x 240