Hosted by the Mountain Metis Nation Association, the Youth Connections (formerly called the Homework Connection Program) has partnered with local schools to achieve program objectives by providing Grande Cache youth, ages 10 and up, with the following services:
~ During and after school tutorial services for youth requiring extra support and encouragement.
~ After school programming providing yout
h access to computers, libraries, recreational activities, homework help, and job and employment skills development.
~ Assistance with post-secondary planning and funding applications.
~ Friday afternoon programming for short school days such as cultural activities, workshops, and life skills development.
~ Recreational activities that include swimming, skating, and holiday events.
~ Transportation support.
~ Annual summer camps. Every year has been successful for Youth Connections and depending on partners and sponsors different opportunities may be available to participating youth each year.
