Homework Club 

About the Program

Homework Club seeks to provide youth in the Spence neighbourhood with the support they need not only to excel in school, but also to enjoy learning. Participation is on a drop-in basis, and participants are welcome to join at any time of the school year.

Objectives

• Increase participants’ academic competence

• Increase participants’ confidence in their schoolwork

• Create opportunities for youth to build positive relationships with adult mentors

• Provide unique and diverse opportunities for learning

Activities

In addition to homework help, the program also gives participants opportunities to explore learning through fun activities, games, and media.  We also provide:

• Volunteer tutors

• Worksheets and educational resources

• Lending library

• Computers

• Educational games

• Healthy snack

• School supplies

• Field trips

Special Programs

On Tuesdays students perform science experiments with the aid of volunteers. In partnership with Lets Talk Science and Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre student are guided through a science lesson and experiment. A nutritious meal is provided to students on arrival. 

Thursdays is Computer Club at Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre. Students are walked over from the MERC and given an hour and a half of computer time in the Computer Lab. Students are encouraged to play educational games or learn to code on Code Academy.