ICAN Youth Services consists of:
After School Campus which runs from Monday to Friday 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The program teaches age appropriate life skills necessary to direct and manage their life within the home, school and community.
School Holiday Program, which includes, Christmas Break, Professional Development Day and exam days. The program runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and consists of a variety of recreation, social and life skills.
Camp Programs, which includes March Break and Summer Camp. The program runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and consists of a variety of recreation, social and life skills.
Respite Saturdays parental respite day includes one Saturday per month from September to June. The program runs 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and consists of a variety of recreation, social and life skills while providing parents with an opportunity for time for themselves.
Criteria for programs above is:
- Between the ages of 12-18
- Physical disability
- Able of have the potential to learn how to direct their own needs
Teen Life Skills Program is for young adults with physical disabilities age 16 to 18 who are transitioning from children services to adult services. The program assists teens to set goals and learn the life skills required to achieve independence. Some of the topics include:
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Self Awareness
- Cost of program is covered through Ministry of Health
Northern Transition to Independence Program (TIP) operates for one week in the summer to support teens and young adults who have a desire to increase their skills to live independently. Topics may include money management, street smarts, household management and post secondary options. Opportunities to practice newly developed skills are the highlight of the Northern TIP.
Transportation - Parents and teens are responsible for organizing transportation. For the After School program, regular bussing will drop off the teens. Teens can be picked up by parent or utilize Handi-transit or accessible taxi to return home. For all other programs, Handi-transit or parent pick up can be used for transportation.