A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps out at home because a family member needs help in their everyday activities. The family member could be a parent, a grandparent or a sibling, and they may need help for all kinds of reasons. It could be they have an illness that makes it difficult to walk, or a brain injury that makes it tough for them to remember things. Some families need their children to help out because a parent struggles with depression, and others have a brother or sister with autism. There are all kinds of different reasons for children and youth to be young carers.
The Young Carers Initiative (YCI) is a non-profit agency with a mission to promote the well-being of young carers, their families and their community partners. Powerhouse Project is an inter-agency strategy developed by the YCI to establish two centres to meet the needs of young carers and their families. A holistic approach to assess the needs of the entire family will be used to support young carers in both the Niagara and Haldimand-Norfolk Region.
The Powerhouse Project offers a variety of services and activities to empower young carers, and give them time where "kids can be kids". The social, leisure, educational and skill development opportunities offered at our
Drop-In Centre and during "on the road" programs will include: Workshops to develop practical skills, Crafts, Homework help, Video Games, Computer Access, Movie Nights
Come join us for day camp in Hagersville Monday, July 19-Friday, July 23, 9:00 - 3:00 pm. Each day brings new and different adventures. Hurry! Don’t miss out. Phone Debbie at 905-768-4488 ext. 208 to reserve your spot. See you!
Come join the photography club on a visit to Happy Rolph’s in St. Catharines on Friday, July 23rd from 4:00-6:00 pm. You must bring your own digital camera and be between 13-18 years of age. Spaces are limited for this popular activity so call Sommer or Lori at 905- 834-3629 ext. 272 or 271to reserve your spot!
FUN IN THE SUN! Are you looking for something to do? new friends? fun activities? interesting food? Come join us - Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30th, 9-3 at Lester B. Pearson Park, St.Catharines. Don’t miss out! Call Sommer at 905 834-3629 ext. 272 for reservations. As always, there is no cost to the participants for these actiivities.
Fun night at the movies Tuesday, July 20th at Niagara Square 6:30 -9:00. Call Lori at 905-834-3629 ext. 271to reserve a spot!
We are pleased to announce our newest partnership with Fight Club Canada (FCC)! FCC is a Mixed Martial Arts club for beginners, pro fighters, kids, people who are looking to get in shape and most of all people looking to have fun! FCC offers classes in Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Cardio Boxing, Cardio Kickboxing, Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Muay Thai, Personal Training and Women’s Only classes. http://www.fightclubcanada.com
If you are interested in joining FCC, please contact Sommer at (905) 834-3629 ext. 272
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Don’t forget Movie Night in Welland at the Seaway Mall. We will meet at 6:15 outside the theatre. Movie selection to be determined. Call Sommer at 905 834-3629 ext. 272 to sign up.
Come and learn survival techniques in St.George, June 26 from 1-4pm as part of our Luna Project. Contact Debbie at 905-768-4488 ext. 208 to register for this popular special event. Don’t delay - call today !
Come join the photography club as we visit the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory from 4-6 on Friday, June 25th. You must bring your own digital camera and be between 13 and 18 years. Spaces are limited so call Sommer at 905 834-3629 ext 272 as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed.
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Come join us for an outdoor adventure at Hay Creek in Port Dover June 10 from 6-8 pm . We will apply knowledge gained from reading the book, “Hatchet” towards practising good trail etiquette and building a personal survival shelter. Please call ahead to register at (905) 768-4488 ext 208 and ask for Debbie!
mini-putt-niagara-falls Let’s get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather!! Young carers ages 7-15, join the Powerhouse on Wednesday, June 16 from 6-8pm at ‘Super Putt’ in N.F., for a fun round of mini putt and then a cold ice cream after, on us ofcourse! Call Sommer to sign up: (905) 834-3629 ext.272