Children and Youth Programs
AIWCC’s Youth Program supports school-aged newcomer and immigrant youth, including high school students preparing for post-secondary education. The program provides a safe, inclusive environment where youth strengthen their identity, confidence, leadership abilities and connections to their community. Available supports include mentorship, goal setting, academic guidance, tutoring and enrichment through the After-School Program. High School to University Transition support helps students prepare for post-secondary success.
Youth can also attend workshops focused on leadership, communication, healthy choices, social-emotional development and life skills. Recreational opportunities include sports, arts programming, school-break camps and winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding. Together, these services help youth become more engaged in school, resilient, confident and prepared to succeed at home, in education and throughout their communities.
After School Program
This after-school program has many activities for youth during the school year that help build personal skills and promote healthy living. Counselling and mentoring services will help youth find their first jobs, have fun with arts and crafts, and feel supported.
High School to University Transition Program
This program gives newcomer high school students the opportunity to work with local university students to help them with the transition from high school to university. Learn how to apply to university, receive student loans, and be prepared for the first year.
Horumar Summer Programs
This is a summer school program that helps youth prepare for the upcoming school year and improve their learning over the summer break.
Mentorship and Leadership
This program helps newcomers aged 7-18 years old build leadership skills and meet new people.
Youth Night
Youth Night is a way for kids to get together and have fun with indoor physical activities that help them connect with other kids in the community.
“I like coming to the program because I can be myself here. I’ve made new friends, tried activities I probably wouldn’t have tried before, and learned how to speak up and share my ideas. The staff listen to us and make us feel like what we think matters. I feel more confident now than when I first joined.”
Youth Program participant - 2026