Immigration Youth - Youth Settlement Services
AKA: YSS ; School-Aged Children's Programs (former name)Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association
Service Description
Provides a variety of programs and activities for newcomer school-aged children. Includes:
- Social and educational workshops: Activities and information sessions exploring age-specific themes that create an educational and inclusive space for immigrant students to meet, learn and have fun
- Boys Council: A support group for male immigrant students to share their needs and issues while working on skill-building including community involvement, overnight retreat and workshops
- Girls Circle: A support group for female immigrant students ages 9-18 years to foster self-esteem and social connection while participating structures sessions
- Summer program: Learn Canadian life skills while participating activities such as art instruction, outings to educational venues including overnight camping
- Youth sport assistance: Helps income eligible newcomer families apply available funding for youth to participate in sports. (Example: Kidsport PEI)
- Additional programs: Occasional opportunities may be available in partnership with other community organizations
Information
Eligibility:
Open to registered clients of IRSA * Kindergarten through Grade 12 * Specific programs may have other eligibility requirements
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Individuals who are not registered clients can book an appointment with an Intake Worker to become clients for free * Existing clients can drop in, call or contact through website to make an appointment
Documents Required:
Specific programs may require the parent/guardian to sign a consent form
Program Hours:
Varies
Program Email:
Language:
English * Interpreters are available
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3
- Coverage Area:Kings County * Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- September to June: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
July to August: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-628-6009
- 30 Greenwood Drive, unit 6, Summerside, PE C1N 3Y1
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- September to June: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
July to August: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-439-4720