Children & Youth

 

 

 



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Our Child, Youth & Family Centre is located at 15455 Vine Avenue
in White Rock. Phone 604-538-5060

Children's Programs & Services

 

 

Cool Cuisine - NEW! Community Kitchen Program
Children ages 8-12 and seniors are working together to learn about nutrition and healthy eating, as they develop basic culinary skills, try new foods, welcome guest chefs, plant herbs and much more! Not just a cooking program, we'll get out of the kitchen and into the community to visit a local grocery store, farm and gardens and we'll also help to prepare food for a community hot lunch program. There will be a variety of games and activities focused on food and fun too! To learn more or become involved in the fall session, call 604-538-5060 ext 23. This session is currently full!
This FREE program is funded by the United Way.

School Based Programming
Alexandra Neighbourhood House collaborated with several schools in the community to bring programs for school age children in 2009-10. Programs were offered to students of the specific school and range from after-school programs to lunch hour programs. Programs include a Girlfriends group for girls in grade 3, Connecting Kids for boys and girls in grades 4, 5, and 6, Confident Kids for boys and girls in grades 1 and 2, an Adventure Club that was run in collaboration with a school child care worker and an after school program for children ages 9-12. Please keep an eye open in your child’s school for these programs.

For questions, concerns or to register for these programs please call (604) 538-5060 ext 23.

Easter Eggstravaganza!:
Annual Easter Carnival and egg hunt for children organized and led by our Leadership students. Rain or shine at Camp Alexandra. Easter Monday, 1-3pm.

One-to-one Mentoring for Children: Alex House provides one-to-one mentoring support for children ages 5-12. Goals of service are created with input from both the child and caregivers, and may include addressing behavioural challenges, increasing self-awareness and social skills, promoting recreation, and building support networks. At this time, referrals are accepted only from the Ministry for Children and Family Development and Alex House Child, Youth and Family centre staff. For more information contact the Coordinator, Children's Programs and Services at 604-538-5060 ext 23.

Youth Programs & Services

Would you like to join our Youth Advisory Council? Want to have fun, make new friends, increase your leadership skills, gain volunteer experience or build your resume - and - make a difference in your community? Then come join our YAC. All welcome. Call 604-535-0015 ext 238.

Reconnect:
The Reconnect youth program is provided for at-risk youth and includes parent-teen mediation, support, informal education, referrals and emergency assistance to youth and their families. Program delivery is part of an integrated community response involving provincial ministries, schools and the community. This program provides support and direct service to more than 300 youth and many of their families each year.
Download the Reconnect Brochure

Family Mediation: Youth and/or family members can request the services of a qualified mediator. Professional referrals are welcome. Priority is given to MCFD referrals.

Outreach: Our outreach team makes regular visits to schools and other areas of the community where youth tend to gather. We also develop and implememnt group activites for youth on an ongoing basis.

Education and Support: We conduct and /or co-facilitate workshops for youth, parents or community regarding issues about and/or relevant to at-risk youth. Professionals and other community members are welcome to request this service at any time.

Vine Avenue Youth Wellness Drop In: Alexandra Neighbourhood House Child, Youth & Family Centre at 15455 Vine Ave, White Rock, is home to the Vine Youth Wellness Drop In for young people 12-21. Alex House is collaborating with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and Fraser Health to provide a drop in for youth around issues of wellness. During drop in hours Fraser Health's Vine Youth Clinic provides integrated health and wellness  services to young people in our community. Drop In hours are 3:30-6:30 pm Mondays (except stat holidays - will be open Wednesday of that week instead) and the 4th Wednesday of every month, during which time a youth can meet with a physician around general health issues and/or speak 1-1 to a youth worker around non-medical issues related  to wellness. Youth Workers are also available to provide support, information, and referrals.  Ongoing program development includes groups facilitated by MCFD's Child and Youth Mental Health team, as well as groups facilitated by youth workers around topics such as anger  management, stress management, physical and emotional wellness, addiction  management, and pregnant and parenting teens. Vine Youth Clinic doctors  will be available for consultations around issues such as mood disorders,  contraceptive counselling, teen pregnancy, addiction and eating disorders  as well as general medical conditions. Youth will be able to obtain  screening, treatment and medical counselling in a safe and supportive  environment. Call 604-542-3926 for more information.

www.vineyouthclinic.com

Outdoor Leadership Program:
This 13-week program, offered January – April each year, provides students in grades 10 and 11 opportunities for mentoring, leadership, and learning skills and techniques for working with children in recreational programs. Youth learn more about themselves as both individuals and members of a group, as well as child development, program planning, group leadership and group dynamics. An outdoor component teaches canoeing, survival skills and nature activities and certification is available in food safe, first aid and canoeing. The youth are active volunteers in many programs and special events at the neighbourhood house and work directly with adults with disabilities, seniors, and children. Outdoor Leadership teens volunteer about 100 hours each year at a variety of events for children. Meaningful connections are made with the wider community and they are further prepared for employment and responsible participation in society. Many of the youth become employed by the neighbourhood house upon completion of this program.

Programs and events are offered on an ongoing basis providing youth with opportunities to develop their strengths, overcome their challenges and connect with their community.