YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Barrie, Youth Outreach Programs, Youth Gambling Awareness Program

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Record #: BAR2183 Last Modified: 19 Apr 2012 Last Full Update: 19 Apr 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address49 High St, Ste 101-A
Barrie, ON L4N 5J4
 
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LocationBarrie
IntersectionHigh St and Dunlop St W
Office Phone705-726-5572
Fax705-726-5058
E-Mailymca_youthservices@ymca.ca
Websitewww.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactGlenn Holland, Team Leader; Phone: 705-726-5572 ext 22; Email: glenn_holland@ymca.ca
Primary ExecutiveJanette Mcgee, General Manager of Youth Services; Phone: 705-726-5572 ext 23; Email: janette_mcgee@ymca.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionAn educational prevention program geared towards youth ages 8-24, using harm reduction to raise youth awareness with regards to gambling, healthy/active living and making informed decisions *the program offers accurate information allowing youth to make informed choices around gambling and other high risk activities * free interactive sessions are delivered to schools, youth groups, parents and professionals who are involved with youth, upon request * Curriculum Support Packages are provided for teachers to use with students in Grades 3-6, 7-8 and 9-12
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Interactive sessions/Presentations available weekdays and weekends, daytime and evening
DatesYear round
Areas ServedMuskoka District ; Simcoe County
EligibilityAges: 8 year(s) - 24 year(s) 
 
Children * Youth * Young adults * Schools * Community groups * Youth groups * Parent groups * Professionals that work with youth
ApplicationCall for information
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Established2000