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Program: Children's Programs

Organization: Roots Community Services
Description of Services: Provide academic, cultural and social education to help children and youth succeed in school and in life

Programs
  • Arts, Literature and Tutoring (ALT) Club-for children ages 6-14 years * helps children complete their homework, obtain assistance with difficult subjects and build social skills and self confidence * offers individual tutoring in subjects children struggle in school
  • Summer Camp-day camp for children ages 6-16 years from low income families * 8week program * encourages youth to develop their personal skills, build self-confidence through recreational and leisure activities
  • Student and Family Advocates-supports Black students and their families a they navigate the education system * promotes responsive education systems, positive student outcomes and increased student belonging * students ages 6-18 years * provides culturally responsive support * develop and offer wrap-around service to students identified to be at risk of not completing high school and those involved with child welfare and the justice system * provides support to schools

Fees: No fees for most programs * $30 registration fee for Homework Club
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Children and youth
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Use rear entrance
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Halton Region and Peel Region

Phone Numbers: ALT Club/Summer Camp: 905-455-6789 ex 103 * Student and Family Advocates:905-455-6789 ext 125
Fax: 905-455-6162
Email: intake@rootscs.org
Website: rootscs.org/childrens-program
Address: Goodison Building
36 Queen St E, Lower Level
Brampton, ON
L6V 1A2
Intersection: Main St N and Queen St E
Location: Brampton (Downtown)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Executives: Shane Joseph - Chief Executive Officer
905-455-6789 ext 123 * chiefexecutiveofficer@rootscs.org

 

About Us

A charitable multiservice organization that provides culturally-enriching services, programs and support that enhance the lives of families and individuals throughout the Region of Peel's Black and Caribbean communities

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/21/2025

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