Children and Youth Programs

Out of School Care

Out of School Care is licensed under the Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulation Act and delivered in 2 locations within the City of Wetaskiwin for children in kindergarten to grade 6.

Program delivery is developmentally appropriate, intentional, well organized, and tailored to participants interests. Out of School care programs address the developmental needs of children by understanding the stages of child development and building assets and competencies relevant to supporting children to become successful adults. This program provides a safe and fun environment for children that promotes positive values and attitudes, enhances children’s self-esteem, builds resiliency and protects against at-risk behaviours.

Safe transfer of children from Wetaskiwin school sites to Club programs and a healthy snack is provided.  

This program is generously supported by:

Day Camps

Day Camps are offered on non-instructional school days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Community members are welcome to register.  The cost is $35.00/day.

Downtown Location: 

5109 – 51 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB 

Clubhouse Location:

4705 – 47 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB 

Summer Day Camps

Summer Day Camps are offered July and August

Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Downtown Location: 

5109 – 51 Street, Wetaskiwin, AB 

Clubhouse Location:

4705 – 47 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB 

This program is generously supported by:

Torch Club

Torch Club helps kids develop leadership skills and self-esteem in a respectful, diversified environment. The program also offers the opportunity to give back to others and gain a sense of responsibility that comes when young people make their own decisions. A small group experience monitored by an adult mentor, Torch Club serves as a launch pad for pre-teens before joining the Keystone program. Torch Club helps young people 10 – 13 years of age develop listening, speaking, and leadership skills. The program fosters positive self-esteem, personal growth and the opportunity to give back to others and gain a sense of responsibility that comes when young people make their own decisions. Torch Club members are excellent role models and ambassadors for promoting character, diversity and inclusion.

This program is generously supported by:

Lead UP

Lead UP provides youth with opportunities to engage in service initiatives that will address community needs, encouraging them to develop life and work skills, self-confidence, and self-efficacy, while discovering new opportunities. The program engages youth in meaningful service and promotes youth civic engagement.

This program is generously supported by:

Thrive

Thrive helps youth think about, talk about, and understand issues of mental health and wellness within a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. In an active, peer-based format, youth are given the knowledge, skills, and strategies to cope with stress while promoting positive mental health and wellness.

This program is generously supported by:

RBC Raise the Grade

Raise the Grade. supported by RBC Future Launch, increases academic skills, high school graduation rates, and access to post-secondary education. It is a multi-faceted, interactive, after-school education program that allows young people to explore their personal interests, receive homework support, connect with mentors and/or tutors, interact with peers, increase their digital literacy, and plan for post-secondary education. Young people are given the skills and tools they need to be successful in school, work, and life.

This program is generously supported by:

Respect2Connect

Respect2Connect is a 12-week program that provides guidance, support, and education on healthy relationships, including diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous knowledge. The program provides tools and techniques to identify, develop, and sustain healthy relationships through a strength based, trauma informed perspective as well as assists in the prevention of the continuation of the generational cycle of abuse and trauma.

This program is generously supported by:

Skilled4Success

Skilled4Success is a 10-week job-readiness program that provides youth with work experience, mentoring, workplace skills, and confidence to find their way in today’s job market. The program also includes topics to enhance resume writing, job searching, interviewing, financial literacy, organizational skills, and problem solving.

This program is generously supported by:

Youth Drop In

Make new friends, play games, participate in activities, be creative, and try something new…Youth Drop-in is a place to hang out in a safe and supportive environment.  All welcome!

This program is generously supported by: