The Switch Yard is a
Support of Religion Charity located in Bancroft, ON.
Services Provided by The Switch Yard
THE SWITCH YARD IS A YOUTH CENTRE THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, POSITIVE, HEALTHY AND ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT FOCUSING ON YOUTH IN THE AGE GROUP OF 13-19 YEARS. WE DO NOT DIFFERENTIATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOUR, CREED AND/OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION. APPROXIMATELY 150 YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE GAMES, COMPUTERS, ARTS, LIFE SKILLS, MEALS, HOME WORK/EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE,(INCLUDING TUTORING AND SUPPORT TO ATTAIN CREDITS TOWARD THEIR SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA), SPORTS, MOVIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, DISCUSSION FORUMS AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES. THE CENTRE IS STAFFED BY TRAINED YOUTH WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND ADDRESS THE PERSONAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE YOUTH.
