Homework Club/ Tutoring, 7-12 years – Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office, Overlea Blvd
| What is it? | Free homework help for children aged 7-12. |
| Area of focus |
Learning support Workshops for parents |
| Agency/ Provider | Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office |
| Description |
It is a free, registered program. The program progresses with the joint partnership of the local public school, parents and teachers and volunteers. High school students from Marc Garneau Collegiate, college and university students tutor one-on-one to support the children in math, English and French. Guests, including community members, are invited to bring music, science activities and fun in an educational way to our program. Support for the family is also offered through regular workshops provided for the parents of the Homework Club children. The Homework Club focuses strongly on helping children with their homework by providing reading materials in different languages, opportunity to play, relax and interact with peers. It is provided Monday to Friday. It runs only during school year (September to June). |
| Communities Served | For children and their parents living in the Thorncliffe Neighbourhood. |
| Languages Served | Program is offered in English. Reading material is provided in different languages. |
| Website | http://www.thorncliffe.org/homeworkclub/ |
| Contact Information |
Homework Club staff: 416-421-8997 ext. 37 Location: Ontario Early Years Centre -45 Overlea Blvd. Unit 108a |
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