OUR PROGRAMS
After School Program
Grades 6 - 8
Weekdays: 3PM - 5:30PM
July & August Hours:
1PM - 5:30PM
Teen Program
Grades 9 - 12
Weekdays: 5:30PM - 9PM
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
LIFE SKILLS
WORKSHOP
Youth in our programs are taught key life skills that are often left out of school. These include topics such as money management, leadership and cooking within budget.
Our trained supervising staff are always present to provide guidance, mediate conflict, support youth during times of crisis or simply keep activities fun and interesting!
TRAINED ON-SITE
STAFF
HOMEWORK
HELP
Both our staff and peer mentors are ready and able to provide help with homework to ensure that our youth get the most out of their education!
DAILY HEALTHY
FOOD
We always provide our youth with free healthy snacks and meals.
JOB SEARCH
ASSISTANCE
We help connect our youth with FORT-exclusive volunteer opportunities, build their resume and conduct mock-interviews so they can put their best foot forward when entering the workforce!
RESUME
HELP
We're always there to help out our youth when building a resume. We walk them through getting experience, layout and wording to ensure they represent themselves professionally.
MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS
All of our centres are equipped with pianos, guitars, ukuleles and microphones youth are free to use. Once a week, we also offer free music lessons for those interested.
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
In times of crisis, the FORT is able to provide youth with fast and free access to a variety of resources (which can be seen below), as well as trained, supportive staff and emergency kits.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
We connect our youth with FORT-exclusive opportunities such as Special Olympics and cooking for the Salvation Army to gain experience and achieve their volunteer hours for graduation!
FIELD
TRIPS
A few times a year, we take our youth on free and exciting field trips!
Free Professional Counselling
Life Skills Workshops
RESOURCES
Confidential Supportive Conversation
On-Site Resource Library
Social Services Referral
Guidance in Making Healthy Choices
Emergency Shelter & Housing Support Services
Job Search
Assistance
Emergency Meals & Clothing
Professional Mental Health Counselling
The FORT understands that today’s youth face many different challenges as they grow. Stress, peer pressure, and difficulties at home or at school can take a heavy toll on a teenager. While the FORT provides a safe, comforting place to help teens deal with their problems, sometimes professional help is needed, and the FORT is there to provide it.
The FORT is able to offer any youth who may need it access to a professional psychologist at no cost. The FORT is dedicated to ensuring youth get the help they need when they need it. We are able to provide teens with care and attention in as little as a few days, and ensure they are connected with a trained professional who can help guide them. As with all programs at the FORT, this service is provided free of charge!
Youth Job Postings
The FORT understands the difficulties youth face in finding their first jobs. We’re here to help and guide them every step of the way.
We offer in person resume building assistance and job search support to ensure youth are ready for success in securing a job. Also, we offer more than just employment help - our weekly volunteer opportunities in the community help you develop skills and stand out to employers.
Explore new student job listings just below and kickstart your journey to success with the FORT’s support. Additionally, you can connect with the employment help centre here or take a look on Indeed for local student jobs here.
Below are some additional links to assist you with acquiring a job:
1. Dressing to Impress
2. Things to do Before, During, and After an Interview
