After School Programs
YMCA Lethbridge Youth Programs*
Link: http://www.lethbridgeymca.org/youth/youth-drop-in.html
"The Lethbridge YMCA is where children, youth, and adults develop spirit, mind and body, a sense of belonging and community." They offer many programs that are available to members. You may pay drop in fees to participate without a membership. Some of the programs offered for youth include: TGIF, Youth Night, Sports Classes, Exploration of the Arts, Science Explorers, Gymnastics, and Youth Leadership.
"The Lethbridge YMCA is where children, youth, and adults develop spirit, mind and body, a sense of belonging and community." They offer many programs that are available to members. You may pay drop in fees to participate without a membership. Some of the programs offered for youth include: TGIF, Youth Night, Sports Classes, Exploration of the Arts, Science Explorers, Gymnastics, and Youth Leadership.
Extreme by Nature (Helen Schuler Center)*
Link: http://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/Nature-Centre/Pages/default.aspx
"We are an urban nature centre delivering diverse and dynamic nature interpretive programs in our community through a team of volunteers, staff and partners. Our community appreciates and understands the local natural environment through experience and discovery.
Opened in 1982, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre is operated by the City of Lethbridge. In its first year of operation, over 8,500 people visited the Nature Centre and took part in the programs. By 1984, more space was needed, so an additional programming room and offices were added. The Nature Centre has changed and grown with the community, and now receives more than 30,000 visitors each year!"
"We are an urban nature centre delivering diverse and dynamic nature interpretive programs in our community through a team of volunteers, staff and partners. Our community appreciates and understands the local natural environment through experience and discovery.
Opened in 1982, the Helen Schuler Nature Centre is operated by the City of Lethbridge. In its first year of operation, over 8,500 people visited the Nature Centre and took part in the programs. By 1984, more space was needed, so an additional programming room and offices were added. The Nature Centre has changed and grown with the community, and now receives more than 30,000 visitors each year!"
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lethbridge*
Link: http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/lethbridge/en/Home/default.aspx
"As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge has been creating friendships since 1973. We started out matching Big Brothers with Little Brothers and have grown to include a variety of different programs that serve both boys and girls. We are proud of our achievements and continue to strive to be on the leading edge of the Big Brothers Big Sisters movement in Canada."
"As Canada’s leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge has been creating friendships since 1973. We started out matching Big Brothers with Little Brothers and have grown to include a variety of different programs that serve both boys and girls. We are proud of our achievements and continue to strive to be on the leading edge of the Big Brothers Big Sisters movement in Canada."
Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge*
Link: http://www.bgclethbridge.com/programs/
"We provide before and after school programming for children ages 5-12. However we refer to our programs for Kindergarten aged children as Kinder Club and our programs for 6-12 year old children as Days End. We run all the programs for our north side schools at our north side facility at 1405 8th Avenue North (south of Adams Ice Center)."
"We provide before and after school programming for children ages 5-12. However we refer to our programs for Kindergarten aged children as Kinder Club and our programs for 6-12 year old children as Days End. We run all the programs for our north side schools at our north side facility at 1405 8th Avenue North (south of Adams Ice Center)."
It's a BLAST*
Link: http://www.itsablastprogram.com
"The Lethbridge Community Out of School Association IT’S A BLAST program, established in 1992, is a non-profit organization licensed to provide out of school care for children 6 to 12 years old.
We offer various Before, After School, Kinder Kare and Holiday programs in several schools throughout the city."
"The Lethbridge Community Out of School Association IT’S A BLAST program, established in 1992, is a non-profit organization licensed to provide out of school care for children 6 to 12 years old.
We offer various Before, After School, Kinder Kare and Holiday programs in several schools throughout the city."
Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society*
Link: http://opokaasin.org/services/earlyintervention.html
"Community accessible programs geared toward providing Aboriginal children, youth, and families with cultural teachings, Blackfoot language, health & wellness, and a safe environment to gather with one another.
Program goals: Children are safe, Children will foster positive self-identity, Children will be connected to their community, Parents/Caregivers will be involved with their children."
"Community accessible programs geared toward providing Aboriginal children, youth, and families with cultural teachings, Blackfoot language, health & wellness, and a safe environment to gather with one another.
Program goals: Children are safe, Children will foster positive self-identity, Children will be connected to their community, Parents/Caregivers will be involved with their children."
Lethbridge Public Library*
Link: http://www.lethlib.ca/teen
The Lethbridge public library offers many free programs for kids and teens. They have up to date calendars posted on their website outlining events.
The Lethbridge public library offers many free programs for kids and teens. They have up to date calendars posted on their website outlining events.
Scouts Canada*
Link: http://www.scouts.ca
"Scouts Canada is the country's leading youth organization. For more than 100 years, we have brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience and friendship to 17 million Canadian youth.
Scouts have a lot of fun discovering new things and experiences they wouldn't have elsewhere. Along the way they develop into capable, confident and well-rounded individuals, better prepared for success in the world.
Scouting offers a world where you can discover the best in yourself and the best in others. Dollar for dollar, our programs provide significant value. They run all year round and offer adventures that youth will remember for a lifetime!"
"Scouts Canada is the country's leading youth organization. For more than 100 years, we have brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience and friendship to 17 million Canadian youth.
Scouts have a lot of fun discovering new things and experiences they wouldn't have elsewhere. Along the way they develop into capable, confident and well-rounded individuals, better prepared for success in the world.
Scouting offers a world where you can discover the best in yourself and the best in others. Dollar for dollar, our programs provide significant value. They run all year round and offer adventures that youth will remember for a lifetime!"
Lethbridge Sea Cadets*
Link: http://www.lethbridgecadets.com/sea-cadet-program.html
"Royal Canadian Sea Cadets learn about the naval and maritime environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off the water.
Sea Cadets specialize in sailing, seamanship, shipboard life, naval communications, power boat handling, boat repair, and marine engineering. Selected senior cadets have the opportunity to attend international exchanges, to sail aboard a Tall Ship or participate in ship deployments aboard Canadian Navy and Coast Guard ships. Additionally, Sea Cadets can compete for a chance to participate in annual sailing regattas!
Sea Cadets also participate in ceremonial events and citizenship activities that allow them to connect to their Canadian naval heritage.
The hands-on activities, exciting challenges and leadership opportunities for Sea Cadets are many. Canada’s motto, A Mari usque ad Mare (“From Sea to Sea“) can be applied to Sea Cadets. With Sea Cadet Corps found all across the country and given Canada’s abundance of water and shoreline, the opportunities are many whether inland or on either coast .You are bound to observe a Sea Cadet making a splash somewhere, from sea to sea!"
"Royal Canadian Sea Cadets learn about the naval and maritime environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off the water.
Sea Cadets specialize in sailing, seamanship, shipboard life, naval communications, power boat handling, boat repair, and marine engineering. Selected senior cadets have the opportunity to attend international exchanges, to sail aboard a Tall Ship or participate in ship deployments aboard Canadian Navy and Coast Guard ships. Additionally, Sea Cadets can compete for a chance to participate in annual sailing regattas!
Sea Cadets also participate in ceremonial events and citizenship activities that allow them to connect to their Canadian naval heritage.
The hands-on activities, exciting challenges and leadership opportunities for Sea Cadets are many. Canada’s motto, A Mari usque ad Mare (“From Sea to Sea“) can be applied to Sea Cadets. With Sea Cadet Corps found all across the country and given Canada’s abundance of water and shoreline, the opportunities are many whether inland or on either coast .You are bound to observe a Sea Cadet making a splash somewhere, from sea to sea!"
Lethbridge Ary Cadets*
Link: http://lethbridgearmycadets.ca
"Cadets appeal to teenagers craving exciting outdoor activities where their personal limits as individuals and team-members will be tested!" - We develope abilities in the use of map and compass, GPS technology, first-aid, camping and survival skills, etc. We get involved in ceremonial military events that allow us to connect to our heritage! We develope a great sense of pride and discipline through our involvement in a system that allows us to hone our leadership skills as we grow older and we also learn to care for others! Join a unique team!"
"Cadets appeal to teenagers craving exciting outdoor activities where their personal limits as individuals and team-members will be tested!" - We develope abilities in the use of map and compass, GPS technology, first-aid, camping and survival skills, etc. We get involved in ceremonial military events that allow us to connect to our heritage! We develope a great sense of pride and discipline through our involvement in a system that allows us to hone our leadership skills as we grow older and we also learn to care for others! Join a unique team!"
Lethbridge Air Cadets*
Link: http://lethbridgeaircadets.ca
"The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national youth organization for teens aged 12 to 18, sponsored by the Air Cadet League (a civilian organization) and the Department of National Defence. The organization is made up many training centres, headquarters, and most importantly, the squadrons, of which every cadet is a part of. 11 RCACS is one of the 450 Air Cadet squadrons across Canada, located in Lethbridge, Alberta."
"The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national youth organization for teens aged 12 to 18, sponsored by the Air Cadet League (a civilian organization) and the Department of National Defence. The organization is made up many training centres, headquarters, and most importantly, the squadrons, of which every cadet is a part of. 11 RCACS is one of the 450 Air Cadet squadrons across Canada, located in Lethbridge, Alberta."
CWSF (Canada Wide Science Fair) Lethbridge Region
Link: https://secure.youthscience.ca/fairlocator/regioninfo.php?id=115
"Every year, over 500,000 young Canadians participate in project-based science – as many as are registered in minor hockey. Unlike hockey, the numbers don’t last. And no wonder. If we played hockey the way we play science – “Read the chapter on body-checking and answer the questions at the back” – there would be a lot less hockey in this country. Since 1962, Youth Science Canada has played a vital role in nurturing the scientific impulse amongst our youth - encouraging them to get their hands dirty and develop scientific and technological knowledge and skills through project-based science."
"Every year, over 500,000 young Canadians participate in project-based science – as many as are registered in minor hockey. Unlike hockey, the numbers don’t last. And no wonder. If we played hockey the way we play science – “Read the chapter on body-checking and answer the questions at the back” – there would be a lot less hockey in this country. Since 1962, Youth Science Canada has played a vital role in nurturing the scientific impulse amongst our youth - encouraging them to get their hands dirty and develop scientific and technological knowledge and skills through project-based science."
Canada World Youth - Leadership and Volunteer Programs
Link: http://canadaworldyouth.org/about/programs/
"CWY provides a variety of programs, in over 20 countries around the world, for youth between the ages of 15 and 35 looking to gain leadership experience through participation in community-driven development projects."
"CWY provides a variety of programs, in over 20 countries around the world, for youth between the ages of 15 and 35 looking to gain leadership experience through participation in community-driven development projects."
Junior Achievement Southern Alberta
Link: http://southern-alberta.jacan.org/youth
"For more than 50 years Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta has been engaging local business and community leaders in its mission to help students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, a solid and practical understanding of business and finance and a commitment to community. Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta reaches nearly 23,000 students annually with 1,500 dedicated business volunteers. Junior Achievement is the link between education and the world of work by giving youth the confidence and knowledge they need to define personal success, enhance their workforce readiness and pursue their dreams."
"For more than 50 years Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta has been engaging local business and community leaders in its mission to help students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, a solid and practical understanding of business and finance and a commitment to community. Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta reaches nearly 23,000 students annually with 1,500 dedicated business volunteers. Junior Achievement is the link between education and the world of work by giving youth the confidence and knowledge they need to define personal success, enhance their workforce readiness and pursue their dreams."
Fifth on Fifth Youth Services*
Link: http://youth.ab.ca
"5th on 5th Youth Services was founded in 1994 as a project of the Lethbridge Youth Foundation. We are a not-for-profit organization. We provide a variety of programs and services, free of charge, for youth ages 15 to 30.
The mission of 5th on 5th Youth Services is to support youth, through programs and services, in becoming responsible, capable, and caring individuals by providing opportunities to pursue goals in academic development, career development, social development, and employment"
"5th on 5th Youth Services was founded in 1994 as a project of the Lethbridge Youth Foundation. We are a not-for-profit organization. We provide a variety of programs and services, free of charge, for youth ages 15 to 30.
The mission of 5th on 5th Youth Services is to support youth, through programs and services, in becoming responsible, capable, and caring individuals by providing opportunities to pursue goals in academic development, career development, social development, and employment"
Serentity Equestrian
Link: http://serenityequestrian.com/Seasonal_Camps/seasonalcamps_summer.htm
Serenity is offering camps for all ages and levels of experience.
Our camps teach the riders to have a relationship and understanding on the ground first - and then move on to mindful riding. So, whether your already familiar with horses but sense there is more, or you are a beginner, there is a place for you in our horse community.
Serenity is offering camps for all ages and levels of experience.
Our camps teach the riders to have a relationship and understanding on the ground first - and then move on to mindful riding. So, whether your already familiar with horses but sense there is more, or you are a beginner, there is a place for you in our horse community.