Programs
For eligibility and registration, please contact our Program Facilitator Cliff Simon at 905.297.7929 or via email at csimon@libertyforyouth.org
*New* Uplay Program (ages 12 – 17)
Mondays from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Transportation and Meal Provided
U-Play is an experience-based role playing program. It puts youth into a position where they observe, respond and evaluate situations through role playing.
*New* The Champion Program (ages 12 – 17)
Wednesdays from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Transportation and Meal Provided
In the Champion Program youth learn the value and fulfillment of responsible, positive peer influence. They operate as peer-planners in creating and managing projects for the community in a leadership capacity.
*New* The TMF Hood (ages 12 – 17)
Saturdays from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Transportation and Meal Provided
Statistics show, youth between the ages of 12 -17 years of age, who are involved in criminal activities are 80% less likely to have a positive father/son relationship. Through the TMF Hood Program (Teenhood, Manhood, Fatherhood) youth embark on a journey of reconciliation with their father (emotionally and physically when possible). At the beginning of the program youth learn what the value of being a man is and the true role of a father. As part of this program, there is a one day TMF Hood Conference where the youth can invite their fathers or mentors. Here the participants, both fathers and sons, will share their experiences, participate in activities together and reward each other for their efforts.
Prodigal Sonz Basketball (ages 13 – 21)
Practice – Twice a Week
Game – Once a Month
The Prodigal Sonz is a basketball team made up of at-risk youth, post incarcerated youth and mentors. They play 12 games per year throughout Ontario. The Prodigal Sonz program is to help at-risk youth direct their energy to a positive team sport. The goals of this program include:
- Having fun
- Winning games
- Inspiring others to escape or avoid lives of poverty and crime
The team practices twice per week and engages in a competitive game once per month with various High School and Rep teams. All the practices and games lead up to the annual Liberty and Justice Unity Basketball Event which takes place on July 10, 2010.
There is no cost for eligible youth to be a part of Prodigal Sonz. All that is required is a need for commitment and a desire for a positive lifestyle. The youth must also commit to attend one of Liberty’s other programs.
The Prodigal Sonz is always looking for opportunities to play teams or for speaking engagements at schools.
If you would like them to speak at your school or event, please contact
Frederick Dryden at 905-297-7929 or via email at frederick@libertyforyouth.org
Character Development (ages 15 – 21)
Fridays from 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Transportation and Meal Provided
This program helps youth identify individual strengths and skill sets. Participants learn how they can be more positively involved with their immediate surroundings. Positive interaction with others is the key to successful character development.
Leadership Awareness (ages 15 – 21)
Sundays from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Transportation and Meal Provided
Leadership Awareness builds leadership qualities that, without intervention, could turn into negative pursuits. Transformation to positive outcomes is the goal of the Leadership Awareness Program with a focus on Esteem.
Visitation (ages 12 – 25)
This program implements the 7 Principles of Restoration which are: Realization, Resolution, Repentance, Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Restoration. It involves group and individual counselling as well as weekly visits in homes, prisons, and detention centres.
