​Students attend Wayfinders after school several times a week and some weekends. Here, they work with our team to build study skills, contribute to their communities and discover their passions in a safe, welcoming environment.

Ultimately, they receive the personal, academic and financial support needed to make successful transitions into post-secondary education.

As part of the program, every Wayfinders student receives:

• A Student Parent Support Worker who works with them and their family as an advocate at school and the program, encouraging them to achieve their academic and life goals

• Homework support from a network of subject-specific volunteers, who work with them to improve achievement and explore new interests

• Encouragement to invest in themselves through new life experiences

• Opportunities to participate in activities that give back to and strengthen their communities

• On-site daily food program

• School supplies

• Mentorship opportunities and workplace experiences

• $400 per year towards passion and talent development such as arts lessons, athletic equipment or fees, workshops and camps

• $1000 per participation year (to a maximum of $4000) held in trust for education/post-secondary expenses after high school graduation

Quality education and extracurricular involvement come at a cost – we work to lessen that load for families who may not otherwise be able to provide such opportunities to their kids.​