Lighthouses After School Program

The City of Brandon, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, have initiated the 2008-2009 Lighthouses After School program. The program provides youth a positive environment to get involved in pro-social, recreational and crime prevention activities after school.

Schools confirmed to date include George Fitton, New Era, Betty Gibson, Valleyview, King George and Meadows. Also, this year we will be offering this program at one of our local community centres. We will be holding a Youth Lighthouse Program out of the North End Community Centre for New Era students that are not able to attend the already schedule Friday session at the school due to transportation issues. These youth will participate in arts & crafts, kids in the kitchen and, dependant on ice, will be able to partake in some evening skates.

Two Activity Leaders are hired for each site to provide supervision, quality instruction, interact with the youth and act as role models. It is a program where one day a week, students can stay after school, be physically active in the gym and interact with their peers.

Monday	Valleyview	3:30-5:00pm
Tuesday	George Fitton	3:30-5:00pm
Wednesday	Betty Gibson	3:30-5:00pm
Wednesday	Meadows*	3:30-5:00pm
Thursday	North End Community Centre*	6:00-7:30pm
Friday	New Era	3:30-5:00pm
Friday	King George	3:30-5:00pm

*Kids in the Kitchen & Arts & Craft activities

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the City of Brandon, Community Services at 729-2257.