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

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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

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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

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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
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 Email:	rocio@peianc.com
Language:	English * Interpreters are available
Website:	www.peianc.com/en/programs-for-children
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Program Hours:	Varies

Charlottetown Office

49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3
Coverage Area: Kings County * Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
September to June: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
July to August: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
info@irsapei.ca