Youth programs
Empowerment Squared provides newcomer and marginalized youth with a diverse scope of programming that helps them to succeed in their academic and personal pursuits, build their confidence, and empower them to make safe and healthy decisions in their day to day life. All youth programs offered by Empowerment Squared are free of charge.
Orientation: School Readiness Program
Empowerment Squared’s School Readiness Program is a series of activities to support students’ successful transition into the Canadian School System and reduce the feelings of isolation and anxiety associated with starting at a new school. The program is for newcomer students entering grades five through eight who have been in Canada for less than six months and are starting school in Canada for the first time. Activities will include the following: cultural literacy, introductory English language skills, peer mentorship, recreational activities, and social-emotional coping strategies.
Participant Ages: Grades 5-8
Program Dates: August 22, 2022 to September 2, 2022
- Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided)
Location: In-Person at Empowerment Squared East
Student and Family Advocacy
The Student and Family Advocacy Program provides culturally relevant, community-based advocacy, information literacy, and system navigation for Black and newcomer students and families in Hamilton, including educational advocacy and mediation, and assistance in engaging with government agencies and systems.
On-going appointments available.
Home alone safety
Empowerment Squared’s Home Alone Safety Program is a four session online program aimed at empowering youth to make decisions that will keep themselves and their siblings safe if they are facing a crisis. This course is based on the Home Alone Safety for Kids program developed by SOS 4 Kids! This course does not certify youth to babysit.
Participant Ages: 10-13
Sports and Recreation (Soccer)
During the summer months, youth between the ages of six and 14 have an opportunity to practice their soccer skills alongside a facilitator and mentors three days a week. The program allows participants to build personal relationships with fellow youth and mentors while having fun and learning basic soccer skills. This program is being hosted by Empowerment Squared in partnership with Munar Learning Center.
Participant Ages: 6-14
Program Dates: July 11, 2022 – August 18, 2022
- 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Location: In-Person at Corktown Park