PARC’s summer program is an intensive four day training program for youth 16+ who are beginning the process of transitioning out of care. The purpose of the program is to prepare youth for their successful transition to independence by building their financial literacy knowledge and cooking for independence skills.
Youth who participate in the program will develop the skills to set and achieve financial goals as well as have the confidence to make informed choices and respond effectively to their evolving financial circumstances. Youth will learn the fundamental principles of money management including how to appropriately use credit, credit cards and loans, on-line banking and shopping, how to choose and utilize the right bank account, as well as instruction on saving their money and building their credit rating.
Participants will also have the opportunity to develop their culinary skills by learning a variety of ways to make economical and healthy meals that fit their budget. We will spend two half days attending PC Cooking School receiving instruction from an experienced chef who will teach us basic cooking skills and how to work safely in a kitchen.
Participants will receive $100.00 honorarium and a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of the four day program.
COST: The cost for the one week session is $100.00
PAYMENT TROUGH OCBe AT CAST:
This cost may be covered through OCBe funding for youth under the age of 18 who are in care or on a VYSA and complete the program prior to their 18th birthday. Worker must request funding at the time of application and enroll the youth in a session which is prior to the youth’s 18th birthday. When completing the OCBe request in CPIN, select Transition to Independence and include the session dates in the narrative. Please ensure that the youth is the Nominee and request that $100 be paid by cheque NOT Direct Deposit. A cheque will be issued in the youth’s name and given to them by a PARC staff after the successful completion of the program.
OR PAYMENT BY CHEQUE:
If the cost of the honorarium is not being covered by OCBE funding by CAST please make cheque payable to:
Pape Adolescent Resource Centre
c/o The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
*If you are unable to cover the cost of registration, please contact PARC to enquire about funding options.
Sessions:
There are four sessions available and each session runs for four days, 10:00am to 4pm daily.
Session 1: July 8th to July 11th
Session 2: July 15th to July 18th
Session 3: July 22nd to July 25th
Session 4: July 29th to August 1st
Weekly Schedule for Sessions 1, 3, and 4:
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Day |
Start Time and Location |
End Time and Location |
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Monday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:00pm PC Cooking School Maple Leaf Gardens 60 Carlton St. |
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Tuesday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:00pm 647 Logan Ave |
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Wednesday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:00pm 647 Logan Ave. |
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Thursday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:00pm PC Cooking School Maple Leaf Gardens 60 Carlton St. |
***Please note that participants attending the program during Session Two: July 15th to July 18th will follow this weekly schedule:
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Day |
Start Time and Location |
End Time and Location |
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Monday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:00pm
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Tuesday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:00pm PC Cooking School Real Canadian Superstore Don Mills 825 Don Mills Rd. |
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Wednesday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:00pm 647 Logan Ave. |
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Thursday |
10:00am 647 Logan Ave. |
4:30pm PC Cooking School Real Canadian Superstore Don Mills 825 Don Mills Rd. |
Please fill out the application and fax or email to:
Linda Kennedy
F:(416) 462-0161
lkennedy@TorontoCAS.ca
Lunch and tokens will be provided.