Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre 550 Hamilton Rd., London, Ont. N5Z 1S4 The Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre is a neighbourhood organization that brings diverse people together to plan, develop, and provide services and activities that support and build community capacity, and nurture the well-being of all residents in the Hamilton Road Community. Crouch offers free recreational programming for youth. Drop-in activities and organized clubs are a great way for youth to make new friends in a positive, healthy neighbourhood environment. They offer a community development program, neighbourhood support services, and a youth program. The focus of these programs is to improve the physical activity, health, wellness, and nutrition of children and youth in our community. In addition, homework help, literacy and numeracy skills, arts and crafts, and cultural activities are integral parts of the programming. Tel: 519-642-7630 Email: info@crouchnrc.org Girl Guides Of Ontario Girl Guides of Ontario offers the widest range of activities of any extracurricular activity for girls and young women. Developing friendships, while exploring the arts, sciences, cultural awareness, and so much more. Their programs let girls from 5-18 try a variety of enriching experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime. Through fun activities and dynamic discussions, their goal is to increase girls’ awareness about the wider world, promote cross-cultural understanding, and educate girls on global issues that will inspire them to take action. Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the membership fee. Toll Free: 1-877-323-4545 Email: info@guidesontario.org The Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre 244 Adelaide St. South, London, Ont. N5Z 3L1 The Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre offers children’s and youth programs. Their programs offer access to positive experiences, role models, and opportunities for objective, self-evaluation. Tel: 519-668-2745 Email: info@gccrc.ca London Recreational Services Spectrum 151 Dundas St., 3rd Floor, London, Ont. N6A 4L9 The London Recreation Services Spectrum offers year-round sports and recreational programs for children and adults, including summer camps. All programs can be subsidized. However, you must provide a letter from a recognized Social Service agency to confirm your financial situation. You may still be asked to pay 50% or more of the costs. Programs occur in neighbourhoods throughout the whole city. Local libraries carry copies of their current programs. You can also give them a call, or visit their website (click on the headline) for listings. Visit the Play Your Way Fund webpage as well. Tel: 519-661-5575 Email: recreation@london.ca London Scouts 541 Windermere Rd., London, Ont. N5X 2T1 Scouts Canada employs a system of progressive self-education, which includes the practices and methods of committed to the values in a Promise and Law, learning by doing, commitment to the values of doing one’s best, contributing to the community, respecting and caring for others, contributing as a family member, relevant through youth and young adult engagement, and the use of outdoor activities as a key learning resource. Co-ed programs for boys and girl, include Beavers, Cubs, Venturers and Rovers. Programs start at age 5, and go until young adulthood. Their programs cover adventure, recreation, education, social and community work. Financial assistance is available, including the cost of uniform—all you have to do is ask. Groups meet every week throughout the school year, and there are groups organized in neighbourhoods throughout London. There are also camps organized for the summer months. Tel: 519-432-8313 Email: info@scouts.ca YMCA Of Western Ontario The YMCA or The “Y” is a charitable organization, offering health, hope, and opportunity for all. They are dedicated to the enrichment of communities through growth in spirit, mind, and body, for people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. It provides programs and flexibility to serve everyone’s unique needs. Their facilities include track, swimming, exercise classes, weights, day and overnight camps for children. The “Y” offers subsidized memberships to individuals and families who are low-income, or on assistance. Minimum payment is usually $5 but, if you can afford more, then you may be asked to contribute more. Subsidies require proof of income, and a meeting with a “Y” staff member to process your application. For camp subsidies, you must apply months in advance. 382 Waterloo St., London, Ont. N6B 2N8 Tel: 519-667-3300 1050 Hamilton Rd., London, Ont. N5W 1A6 Tel: 519-451-2395 920 Sunningdale Rd. East, London, Ont. N5X 0H5 Tel: 519-667-4400 SOURCE: https://www.lifespin.org/mental-health
